State-Wide Transfer Agreement
Students who graduate with an associate’s 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 | ||
| Kean University | ||
| Montclair State University | ||
| New Jersey City University | ||
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | ||
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Richard Stockton College of New Jersey | ||
| Rowan University | ||
| Rutgers University | ||
| Thomas Edison State College | ||
| University of Medicine and Dentistry | ||
| William Paterson University of New Jersey |
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 associates degree) is the equivalent of half of the credits required for the four year degree.
To view the Comprehensive State-wide Agreement, click here.
