Edison’s Middlesex College, Rutgers Sign Agreement To Help Students

EDISON, NJ – Students from Middlesex College in Edison will now be able to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Rutgers University after they complete an associate degree.

Rutgers University and Middlesex College recently signed an agreement offering students admitted to Middlesex College automatic conditional admission to Rutgers–New Brunswick.

The agreement was signed at the Edison Campus of Middlesex College.

The agreement is a first-of-its-kind Dual Admissions agreement between Rutgers University and a two-year college.

Under the terms of the agreement, Middlesex College students who have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and complete the application process will be eligible to attend any academic program at Rutgers–New Brunswick, with the exception of 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, they will have advising available from both institutions beginning in their first semester at Middlesex College.

“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,” Middlesex College President Mark McCormick said.

“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.”

Leaders from both schools agreed that each of these institutions will be enriched by this agreement.

“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.”

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