Can I Transfer from Bergen Community College to Rutgers?

I'm aiming to transfer from Bergen Community College to Rutgers. Has anyone gone through this process before? Would love some advice on courses or credits that are crucial for the transfer.

Yes, transferring from Bergen Community College to Rutgers is quite common and totally feasible. Each year, numerous students successfully navigate this transition.

Remember to evaluate and plan your course schedule at Bergen carefully, keeping your intended degree program at Rutgers in mind. Use Rutgers' Transfer Course database to check which of your classes at Bergen Community College will transfer over. You want to get as many of your Bergen courses as possible to count towards your Rutgers degree.

Take advantage of NJ Transfer, a resource that provides guide plans for NJ community college students who aim to transfer to NJ 4-year institutions. Specific pathways are laid out for transferring from Bergen to Rutgers, so make sure to review those as well.

You should also consider attaining your Associate’s degree at Bergen before you transfer. New Jersey has a Comprehensive State-Wide Transfer Agreement which ensures seamless transfer of academic credits from the Community College to four-year public colleges in New Jersey, within the same field of study. However, this doesn't mean you cannot transfer before completing your Associate's degree, it simply makes the transfer process more straightforward.

Lastly, check in regularly with a transfer advisor at Bergen (and reach out to one at Rutgers) to ensure you're on track. They can provide personal guidance and answer any specific questions regarding your transfer process. Ensure that you met the Rutgers' basic transfer requirements which include a minimum 2.0 GPA (although some colleges within Rutgers may have higher requirements), completion of at least 24 college credits, and being good academic standing.

It can be done! Good luck in your academic journey!