Transferring
New Jersey Transfer Law and You – The latest information you need to know!
Good news! New Jersey has a new law, the Lampitt Bill, about smooth transfer from community colleges to New Jersey four-year public colleges. It provides for full transfer of AA and AS credits for graduates, but there are rules and regulations.
Questions regarding transferring, please email here:
Transfer Advisor
Here’s what you as a student need to know:
Facts
The law applies to AA and AS degree graduates only
Major-to-major transfer will work best under the law
It is valid only for NJ public institutions
Transfer acceptance at a public 4-year school is still competitive; the law does not guarantee that you’ll get in
Your Responsibilities
Choose your transfer major carefully
Choose your transfer school as soon as possible
Check your transfer school(s) program requirements (prerequisites, etc.)
Follow your community college General Education requirements carefully
Resources
Your community college Transfer Advisor
The NJ Transfer website at www.njtransfer.org
Your transfer college website
The community college catalog and the catalog for your intended transfer institution
Transferring Credits
At Warren County Community College, our degree and certificate programs are designed to provide a solid foundation of courses that will transfer to four-year colleges and universities. You can see exactly how your WCCC credits will transfer by visiting the NJTransfer Web site at www.njtransfer.org.
Advisors in the Office of Student Services are available to assist you in planning for transfer:
- Choosing a program of study
- Selecting a four-year college or university
- Reviewing the requirements of the transferring school
- Developing a plan to make sure that you maximize your transferring credits and meet WCCC graduation requirements
To schedule an appointment with an advisor, visit the Office of Student Services or call (908) 835-2300.
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