Rutgers & Atlantic Cape Community College Premier Partnership

Seamlessly transfer from Atlantic Cape Community College to Rutgers University–Camden by taking advantage of our Premier Partnership. Start your future now.

What is the Premier Partnership?

The Premier Partnership is a seamless and cost-effective pathway for Atlantic Cape students to transfer and earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in Camden or Rutgers at Atlantic Cape in Mays Landing within two years. Students participating in the Premier Partnership can take advantage of financial incentives and campus resources at both institutions.

Who is eligible?

Current or prospective students of Atlantic Cape Community College who are current U.S. citizens can enroll in the Premier Partnership at any time while they are earning their Associate Degree(s). Participation in the Premier Partnership while at Atlantic Cape requires a minimum GPA of 2.8.

The School of Nursing–Camden is not included in the Premier Partnership with the exception of the RN to BSN program.

Completion of a FAFSA is a requirement for all Premier Partnership students.

When do I officially become a Rutgers–Camden student?

Upon enrolling at Atlantic Cape and entering the Premier Partnership, you will be a part of the Rutgers family from day one, enjoying access to Rutgers–Camden facilities such as the library, fitness center, and student organizations. Atlantic Cape students who have earned or are about to earn an Associate Degree can transition their Premier Partnership status into a seamless transfer to Rutgers–Camden to waive their application fee and utilize merit-based scholarships to dramatically lower tuition costs.

You are not an official Rutgers student until you complete a Rutgers application and are admitted/enrolled.

Where can I take Rutgers–Camden classes?

In your third and fourth year, you can choose to apply to the Rutgers–Camden campus or at the Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing location.

What is the difference between the two locations?

Rutgers–Camden (On-Campus)	Rutgers–Camden at Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing
Premier Partnership students who complete a FAFSA are automatically considered for the Road to Success/Garden State Guarantee grant which can lower tuition by up to 100% (based on family adjusted gross income.	Students are guaranteed not to pay more than the Atlantic Cape tuition for their 3rd year (for full-time students) or for their first 30 Rutgers credits (for part-time students). Eligible participants receive a grant to reduce the charges to match Atlantic Cape Community College tuition after Rutgers tuition is billed, financial aid is applied, and their balance is reviewed. In their 4th year students are eligible for The Road to Success/Garden State Guarantee grant.
Students can explore dozens of academic majors available at Rutgers–Camden. The School of Nursing–Camden is not included in the Premier Partnership with the exception of the RN to BSN program.	Eight majors currently available at Rutgers–Camden at Atlantic Cape: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Health Sciences, Liberal Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, and RN-BSN.
Students have access to on-campus housing (optional).	All courses are instructed by Rutgers faculty. Courses typically meet once per week or every other week in the evening, Monday through Thursday, 6pm to 8:50pm.

Next Steps

Select the option that best describes you.

1. Apply to Atlantic Cape Community College
  If you have not already done so, apply to Atlantic Cape Community College.
2. Mark Premier Partnership on the Application
  When applying to Atlantic Cape Community College, select that you are interested in the Premier Partnership.
3. Transfer to Rutgers–Camden
  Apply to Rutgers–Camden as a transfer student during your last semester at Atlantic Cape Community College.
1. Fill out the Premier Partnership Application
  Complete this form to let us know that you want to be a part of the Premier Partnership.
2. Transfer to Rutgers–Camden
  Apply to Rutgers–Camden as a transfer student during your last semester at Atlantic Cape Community College. Be sure to mark that you are interested in the Premier Partnership.
1. Transfer to Rutgers–Camden
  Apply to Rutgers–Camden as a transfer student during your last semester at Atlantic Cape Community College. Be sure to mark that you are interested in the Premier Partnership.
2. Fill out the Premier Partnership Application
  Complete this form to let us know that you want to be a part of the Premier Partnership.