3+1 Frequently Asked Questions

You need to be an RCBC student to apply to 3+1. If you are not an RCBC student apply to RCBC at rcbc.edu/apply. After you are accepted to RCBC, follow steps 3-7.

The Rowan Relations office encourages students to sign up when they have completed anywhere from 0-75 credits. Students interested in the Inclusive Education major should apply during their first semester at RCBC. 

Please note that students are not eligible for the 3+1 program in Nursing until they have been accepted into the RCBC Nursing program.

Only Psychology is offered fully online. The other programs require at least 1 in-person course. Please reach out to 3plus1@rcbc.edu for specific information about your major and the number of in-person courses required. 

Yes. Please send all official college transcripts to RCBC to see what transfers into the freshman-junior year. You will also be required to submit a second official copy of your transcripts to Rowan University prior to beginning your senior year.

Yes. Make sure you apply to RCBC and select non-degree seeking as your major. Send all official college transcripts to RCBC for evaluation. RCBC will determine how many credits transfer in towards the 3+1 program. Students need to complete about 90 credits before moving on to senior year courses with Rowan University.  After applying to RCBC, follow steps 3-7. Please note students with associate degrees from a school other than RCBC may not be eligible for state grants.

Yes. If it has been more than three years since you graduated from RCBC (or BCC), please fill out the RCBC application again and select non-degree seeking as your major. If you graduated from RCBC fewer than three years ago, log into your baron-one account and click on the Self-Service tile. Then follow steps 3-7.

Yes. If it has been more than three years since you took a course with RCBC (or BCC), please fill out the RCBC application again and select a major to complete an associate degree. If you took courses fewer than three years ago with RCBC, you can see Academic Advising to see how close you are to completing an associate degree. Log into your Self-Service account and follow steps 3-7.

Registration is through RCBC and completed the same way you registered for your freshman and sophomore year. You can register through Self-Service or in person with RCBC registration.

Before enrolling in the program, please follow the major maps. Once you are enrolled in the program, you will be provided an individual plan to follow by the Rowan Relations Office.

The junior year courses are charged at RCBC’s cost. Please visit rcbc.edu/student-accounts/tuition-fees for more information.

Students can receive private scholarships throughout the program and are encouraged to apply. Click here for information about private scholarships. Students in the freshman-junior year can apply for RCBC foundation scholarships, as well. Seniors will receive a discount on the Rowan University tuition but no additional scholarships from Rowan University.

Freshman, sophomore and junior year financial aid is processed through RCBC. Please review RCBC’s financial aid website for information about filling out the FAFSA, deadlines and completing any required documents. Senior year aid is processed through Rowan University. Make sure RCBC’s school code is on your FAFSA for freshman, sophomore and junior year, and make sure Rowan University’s school code is on your FAFSA for senior year.

Most students will earn two degrees and receive two separate diplomas for an associate degree from RCBC and a bachelor’s degree from Rowan University. If you have an associate degree from another school, you will just earn a bachelor’s degree from Rowan University.

You will pay Rowan University’s tuition and fees for the senior year. Students will have between 30-32 credits left to complete in the senior year. If classes are taken in Mount Laurel or online, students will pay a discounted tuition rate. Click here for information about financial aid and billing for seniors.

Senior year courses are with Rowan University and the registration process is through Rowan University’s Registrar’s Office. 3+1 students will have Rowan University advisors on the Mount Laurel campus to assist in registration and advising for the senior year. Click here for information for seniors.

No! The senior year for all 3+1 majors is completed on the Mt. Laurel campus and/or online. Students never have to travel to Glassboro to take classes during their senior year. A student can choose to change to the Glassboro campus for senior year, but they will not receive a discount on tuition and will need to leave the 3+1 program.

Please click here for information about senior year. Please make sure you meet with your Rowan University advisor. It is mandatory before starting your senior year.