Middlesex College and Rutgers University–New Brunswick have signed an agreement offering students the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Rutgers after they complete an associate degree at Middlesex College.
The two schools gathered at an event held Thursday on the Edison Campus of Middlesex College to sign the agreement, which offers students admitted to Middlesex College automatic conditional admission to Rutgers–New Brunswick.
The agreement is a first-of-its-kind dual admissions agreement between Rutgers University and a two-year college.
Under the agreement, Middlesex College students with a minimum GPA of 2.8 and complete the application process will be eligible to attend any academic program at Rutgers–New Brunswick, except a few specific programs.
Students meeting all criteria will enter Rutgers–New Brunswick as fully matriculated third-year students, with application fees waived and credits transferred, according to New Jersey’s Comprehensive Statewide Transfer Agreement. Financial aid will be processed and provided by Middlesex College during the associate degree period and by Rutgers–New Brunswick during the bachelor’s degree period.
To ensure that students take the correct prerequisite courses to enter Rutgers, advising will be available from both institutions beginning in their first semester at Middlesex College. The College will provide dedicated space and a part-time transfer advisor to support students and manage the partnership’s operations.
“Transfer partner institutions like Rutgers report that our students generally perform better than their native students in every outcome, including grade point average, time to degree, and attainment of the bachelor’s degree,” said Middlesex College Board of Trustees Chair Praful Raja. “With the signing of this new agreement, we are affirming for students and their parents that beginning at Middlesex College is a smart move that will position students for success at Rutgers–New Brunswick.”
“Middlesex College is delighted to create this partnership with Rutgers University–New Brunswick, making it easy for students to continue their educational endeavors at the flagship public four-year institution of higher education in New Jersey,” said Middlesex College President Mark McCormick. “Providing accessibility to high-quality education close to home is central to our mission, and we look forward to collaborating with Rutgers on this important agreement that will benefit so many of our students.”
“Rutgers–New Brunswick is proud to provide New Jersey’s brilliant students with a world-class education that is accessible and affordable and prepares them to succeed in their future pursuits and as engaged citizens,” said Rutgers–New Brunswick Chancellor Francine Conway. “Our partnership with Middlesex College creates new pathways for students who have completed their associate degrees at an outstanding institution and are ready to continue the life-changing journey of higher education.”
About Middlesex College
Middlesex College, formerly Middlesex County College, is a public, two-year institution of higher education located in the heart of New Jersey. With a main campus in Edison and centers in New Brunswick and Perth Amboy, Middlesex College offers over 85 degree and certificate programs for its more than 10,000 students.
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Middlesex College President Mark McCormick and Rutgers University-New Brunswick Chancellor Francine Conway. – Image courtesy of Middlesex College.
