Middlesex College and Rutgers University–New Brunswick have formalized an agreement to facilitate student transfers between the two institutions. The agreement allows students who complete an associate degree at Middlesex College to pursue a bachelor's degree at Rutgers.
The signing event took place on Thursday at Middlesex College's Edison Campus. This marks the first dual admissions agreement of its kind between Rutgers University and a two-year college.
Students from Middlesex College with a minimum GPA of 2.8, who complete the application process, will gain eligibility for admission into most academic programs at Rutgers–New Brunswick. They will enter as third-year students, with waived application fees and transferred credits, in accordance with New Jersey’s Comprehensive Statewide Transfer Agreement. Financial aid will be provided by Middlesex College during the associate degree period and by Rutgers during the bachelor's degree period.
Advising services from both institutions will be available to ensure students take necessary prerequisite courses from their first semester at Middlesex College. A part-time transfer advisor will also support students through this transition.
“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.”
Middlesex College offers over 85 degree and certificate programs across its campuses in Edison, New Brunswick, and Perth Amboy.
