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Rutgers & Atlantic Cape Community College Premier Partnership

Seamlessly transfer from Atlantic Cape Community College to Rutgers University–Camden by taking advantage of our Premier Partnership. Start your future now.

What is the Premier Partnership?

The Premier Partnership is a seamless and cost-effective pathway for Atlantic Cape students to transfer and earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in Camden or Rutgers at Atlantic Cape in Mays Landing within two years. Students participating in the Premier Partnership can take advantage of financial incentives and campus resources at both institutions.

Who Is Eligible?

Current or prospective students of Atlantic Cape Community College who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may enroll in the Premier Partnership while earning their associate degree. Students must maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA and complete the FAFSA each year to participate.

Students with a GPA below 2.8 are still encouraged to apply and may be considered for conditional admission.

Restrictions

  • Participants must be Atlantic Cape Community College students.
  • Students may not enroll at another institution after Atlantic Cape and before transferring to Rutgers–Camden.
  • Students who already hold a bachelor's degree are not eligible.
  • International students are not eligible.
  • Former Rutgers University students are not eligible.

The School of Nursing–Camden is not included in the Premier Partnership, with the exception of the RN to BSN program.

Apply to Rutgers University–Camden

Make your transition from Atlantic Cape Community College to Rutgers University–Camden even easier through the Premier Partnership program.

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When Do I Officially Become a Rutgers–Camden Student?

Upon enrolling at Atlantic Cape and entering the Premier Partnership, you will be a part of the Rutgers family from day one, enjoying access to Rutgers–Camden facilities such as the library, fitness center, and student organizations. Atlantic Cape students who have earned or are about to earn an Associate Degree can transition their Premier Partnership status into a seamless transfer to Rutgers–Camden to waive their application fee and utilize merit-based scholarships to dramatically lower tuition costs.

You are not an official Rutgers student until you complete a Rutgers application and are admitted/enrolled.

Where Can I Take Rutgers–Camden Classes?

You can apply to the Rutgers-Camden campus and/or the Rutgers-Camden @ Atlantic Cape location. Once you enroll at a site, you will complete both years at that same location.

What is the Difference Between the Two Locations?

Rutgers–Camden (On-Campus)Rutgers–Camden at Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing
Students can explore dozens of academic majors available at Rutgers–Camden. This is available to eligible partnership students in their 3rd and 4th year.Off-Campus Premier Partnership Students who are enrolled at ACCC are guaranteed not to pay more than the ACCC tuition and fees for their first 30 Rutgers credits. (does not apply to summer or winter semesters). Eligible participants receive a grant (based on need) to reduce the charges to match ACCC tuition after Rutgers tuition is billed, financial aid is applied and their balance is reviewed
Students have access to on-campus housing (optional).Eight majors currently available at Rutgers–Camden at Atlantic Cape: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Health Sciences, Liberal Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, and RN-BSN.
 All courses are instructed by Rutgers faculty. Courses meet once per week in the evening, Monday through Thursday, 6pm to 8:50pm.

Next Steps

Select the option that best describes you.

    1. Apply to Atlantic Cape Community College
      If you have not already done so, apply to Atlantic Cape Community College.
       
    2. Mark Premier Partnership on the Application
      When applying to Atlantic Cape Community College, select that you are interested in the Premier Partnership.
       
    3. Transfer to Rutgers–Camden
      Apply to Rutgers–Camden as a transfer student during your last semester at Atlantic Cape Community College.
    1. Fill out the Premier Partnership Application
      Complete this form to let us know that you want to be a part of the Premier Partnership.
       
    2. Transfer to Rutgers–Camden
      Apply to Rutgers–Camden as a transfer student during your last semester at Atlantic Cape Community College. Be sure to mark that you are interested in the Premier Partnership.
    1. Transfer to Rutgers–Camden
      Apply to Rutgers–Camden as a transfer student during your last semester at Atlantic Cape Community College. Be sure to mark that you are interested in the Premier Partnership.
       
    2. Fill out the Premier Partnership Application
      Complete this form to let us know that you want to be a part of the Premier Partnership.