New Jersey City University and Mercer County Community College have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a transfer agreement for students of both institutions.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“NJCU continues to develop pathways with like-minded institutions to ensure our state’s students have an expeditious process to fulfill their academic promise without the burdensome obstacles that some students have historically and inequitably faced,” NJCU President Andrés Acebo said in a statement.
“This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to academic excellence and ensures that students can pursue their educational goals with greater flexibility and support. While the MCCC | NJCU Transfer Program also strengthens the ties between our institutions, at the same time it embodies our dedication to student success and academic collaboration.”
The MOU is effective this month and will be valid for at least the next five years, officials said. NJCU and MCCC will adopt specific program-to-program pathways under the dual admissions to facilitate the transfer of credits.
Many pathways have already been developed and can be found here. Additional pathways will be developed over time and added to that page.
Both schools will also work to develop joint admission standards, provide academic advising and support programs and staff for students enrolled in the program, and collaborate to market the opportunity to current and prospective students.
“We are always happy for students to have seamless pathways to continue their education,” added MCCC President Dr. Deborah E. Preston.
Additionally, the schools will conduct regular and joint data-driven evaluations of the program to assess its effectiveness and make adjustments when necessary. All application fees for transfer students into NJCU will be waived.
The schools will also establish procedures for the sharing of campus resources and student support services and dedicate staff to administering the program.
Furthermore, students transferring from MCCC to NJCU as part of the joint program will be eligible for transfer scholarships.
