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RCBC Advising
Mount Laurel Campus
Student Success Center, Second Floor
transfer@rcbc.edu
(856) 222-9311, ext. 2737
Do you need more information to help you transfer to your next school, or are you unsure where to go next? We’re here to help! These resources can help put you on the right path to your next destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nearly every school and major has specific courses that students should complete. It is recommended that you meet with a transfer advisor as early as possible to determine appropriate program and general education courses to maximize the efficiency of your work at RCBC and get most, if not all, your credits to transfer.
There are a few ways to do this:
- Go directly to the four-year college website and click on "undergraduate academic majors" to view the required courses for that major.
- For schools in New Jersey, go to www.njtransfer.org which lists the recommended courses for all majors at nearly every school in New Jersey.
- Meet with a Transfer Advisor early on to create an academic plan for graduation from RCBC and transferring.
It is recommended that you meet with a transfer advisor during your first semester (or as soon as you made the decision that you want to go on for a Bachelor's degree). The earlier you meet with a transfer advisor the more accurate your plan will be.
First, and most importantly, you must identify your intended career and work backwards. Once you identify a career, you can then select a related major at the four year college and correlating major at RCBC.
NOTE: If you are undecided about a career, it is important to meet with a Career Advisor in Career Services to engage in self-exploration to determine how your interests align with careers. While deciding, you should take the required General Education courses which will continue your progress toward your associate degree and also provide exposure to a variety of academic disciplines that may influence your decisions about your future major.
YES!! Visit a few if you want. Contact the school's Admissions Office and ask for an appointment or sign up for a tour of the campus. Tell them, in advance of your visit, what your interests are and ask if they can arrange for you to meet with someone who is very knowledgeable about your potential major.
NO! Guaranteed admissions is just one way for a student to transfer. It is more formal than going through the "regular" transfer process.
STUDENTS MUST:
- Apply for GAP before registering for your 30th credit at RCBC
- Follow the recommended transfer plan for the intended major at the four-year school
- Earn a specific grade point average and graduate from RCBC
Following these requirements, you are GUARANTEED ADMISSION into that major at that school.
Absolutely! It is never a good idea to "put all your eggs in one basket". Researching several schools gives you a good idea of which school may truly be the best fit for you.
Students who graduate with an associate degree from one of New Jersey’s 19 community colleges, and transfer to a public college in New Jersey, are now supported by the State-wide Transfer law. The law ensures that the first two years of college will be counted towards a bachelor’s degree at any public, four year college or university. The purpose of the state-wide transfer agreement is to provide a seamless transition for New Jersey Community College students.
New Jersey State Colleges and Universities:
| The College of New Jersey | www.tcnj.edu | |
| Kean University | www.kean.edu | |
| Montclair State University | www.montclair.edu | |
| New Jersey City University | www.njcu.edu | |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | www.njit.edu | |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | www.ramapo.edu | |
| Richard Stockton College of New Jersey | www.stockton.edu | |
| Rowan University | www.rowan.edu | |
| Rutgers University | www.rutgers.edu | |
| Thomas Edison State University | www.tesc.edu | |
| University of Medicine and Dentistry | www.umdnj.edu | |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | www.wpunj.edu |
The state-wide transfer agreement does have rules and regulations, therefore it is important to plan ahead and be as prepared as possible for transfer.
Details of the Comprehensive State-wide Transfer Agreement (Lampitt Bill):
- The Lampitt Bill law applies only to an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree and an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree. NOTE: It does not include the Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) or the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.).
- Students are not guaranteed admission into any 4 year institutions. Refer to the institution’s admissions office website to review the entrance requirements for transfer students.
- Transfer students are expected to meet the specific designated graduation requirements and program requirements of the four-year institution, even if they graduated with a RCBC Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. Example: If a four-year institution requires a literature course as a "graduation requirement", students must take the literature course at the four year institution if an equivalent course is not taken at RCBC.
- Generally, the 60-64 credits earned at RCBC (completion of associate degree) is the equivalent of half of the credits required for the four year degree.
To view the Comprehensive State-wide Agreement, click here.