Rutgers, Statewide, originally known as Rutgers Off-Campus Degree Completion Programs, launched its first partnership program in 1998 at Brookdale Community College. This program was created in response to recommendations made to the N.J. Commission on Higher Education by the Blue-Ribbon Task Force on the Capacity of New Jersey’s Higher Education System. The task force, which was established as part of the Higher Education Restructuring Act of 1994, identified a lack of access to post-secondary degree programs in the state's northwest, southwest, and coastal regions. Rutgers Statewide has provided access to higher education for thousands of students who can now pursue their educational goals at community college partnership sites. Select your desired location from the list below to get started.
Rutgers at Atlantic Cape Community College
Rutgers at Brookdale Community College
Rutgers at Camden County College
Rutgers at County College of Morris
How It Works
Incoming students must successfully complete 60 college credits through one of the following methods:
- Graduate from an accredited community college with an associate degree
- Successfully complete at least 60 college credits from an accredited 4-year college or university
- Successfully complete an associate degree through a dual enrollment program
- Select your preferred location and your major of interest
- Schedule a pre-advising appointment with one of our on-site advisors
- Complete the Undergraduate Admissions Application
- Attend Rutgers courses, taught by Rutgers instructors at a community college partner site through in-person or online classes
- Students can attend full-time or part-time through in-person and online courses
- Travel to Rutgers-Camden, Rutgers-Newark, or Rutgers-New Brunswick is NOT required
Convenient
- Earn your bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University without the long commute.
- Attend a full-time or part-time student.
- Classes are available in the day or evening, hybrid and online options are also available.
Cost-Effective
- Apply for financial aid and save on tuition during your junior and senior years through the Garden State Guarantee.
- Save money by avoiding the commute and on-campus housing.
Connected
- Earn a degree from a land-grant, public research university that is ranked in the top 100 universities in the nation.
- Join a powerful network of more than 585,000 Rutgers alumni.
- Benefit from holistic advising from certified Life Coaches who will guide you toward achieving your academic goals, career development, health and wellness, financial management, and overall well-being.
- Whether you are still in high school, a recent community college graduate, or have been out of the classroom for years, Rutgers Statewide is here to guide you on the next step in your journey.
