Dual Admission
A Rutgers–New Brunswick & Middlesex College Partnership
Together, Rutgers–New Brunswick and Middlesex College are providing a new opportunity for students to pursue their undergraduate degrees to expand access to higher education and continue professional education in the State of New Jersey.
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Your Future Awaits
As a dual admit, you will jumpstart your education at Middlesex College, and upon successful completion of your associate’s degree, you will be guaranteed admission to Rutgers–New Brunswick. Only Middlesex students who applied to Rutgers–New Brunswick and were offered dual admission are eligible for this program. This program is open to all schools at Rutgers–New Brunswick with the exception of the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Mason Gross School of the Arts, and School of Nursing.
If you completed your associate's degree before graduating from high school, you are not eligible for this program.
Your Next Steps
- Confirm your participation in the Dual Admission program by completing the Dual Admission Program Interest Form. Once submitted, you will receive your Middlesex College application fee waiver.
- Review the helpful FAQ’s below.
- Visit the Middlesex College Admissions Office website to begin your dual admission journey! Use the Apply Now link to start your application.
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No, dual admission is not open to all Rutgers–New Brunswick schools. The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Mason Gross School of the Arts, and School of Nursing are excluded from dual admission.
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Unfortunately, you are not eligible for the dual admissions program.
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Yes! You must successfully complete your Associate of Art (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. In addition, any student matriculating at Rutgers–New Brunswick within four years of their original enrollment at Middlesex will be guaranteed admission to Rutgers–New Brunswick and subject to the specific degree requirements for the applicable Rutgers–New Brunswick program. If more than four years have passed between the date of enrollment at Middlesex and the date of matriculation at Rutgers–New Brunswick, the student will need to submit a new application as a transfer student.
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You will be advised by Middlesex College to ensure completion of the correct prerequisite courses as a Dual Admission participant. Middlesex advisers are collaborating with Rutgers–New Brunswick advisers to ensure successful transfer under the Dual Admission requirements. Please review transfer eligibility requirements for participating professional schools:
- Rutgers Business School–New Brunswick
- School of Engineering
- Edward J Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy:
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All financial aid will be processed and provided by Middlesex College during the period of enrollment at Middlesex. Once you are enrolled at Rutgers–New Brunswick you will receive financial aid information from our institution. For more information about financial aid at Middlesex, please visit middlesexcollege.edu/financial-aid.
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Dual admission indicates that you start your collegiate career at Middlesex College with access to their resources and programs. Prior to the completion of your associate’s degree, you will be advised by Middlesex to ensure a smooth transition. Upon successful matriculation at Rutgers–New Brunswick, you will have access to our resources, programs, and housing (if you choose to live on campus).
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Rutgers–New Brunswick will email you a Dual Admission Program Interest Form prior to the start of the fall semester at Middlesex College. Be sure to complete this form to confirm your intent to participate and to consent to the sharing of information between Rutgers–New Brunswick and Middlesex College. After you enroll at Middlesex, complete their Onboarding Form to help ensure a smooth transition back to Rutgers–New Brunswick.
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No. If you were previously matriculated at Rutgers–New Brunswick, part or full time, you are not eligible for dual admission.
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No. As a Dual Admission Program participant, your Middlesex College application fee will be waived. Information about the fee waiver code will be shared via email once you complete the Dual Admission Program Interest Form.
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Once you reach your final semester at Middlesex, you’ll be ready to apply to Rutgers–New Brunswick as a transfer student through our application. Use the same login credentials from your original Rutgers application to access your Application Portal and update your biographical and academic information. Submitting a new application keeps your record current in our system. Your application fee will be waived, so no payment is required at submission.