Mercer County Community College (MCCC) and Georgian Court University (GCU) signed a formal dual admissions agreement on Monday allowing MCCC graduates to transfer to the university with full junior status, and tuition discounts of up to 52 percent.
“I see today’s signing as a new beginning for our partnership,” MCCC President Dr. Jianping Wang said. “The more we succeed in providing an accessible, affordable, quality education, the more our students succeed.”
The agreement covers more than 80 associate degree programs at Mercer, with special requirements for Education, Nursing, and Dance programs. MCCC students must complete 60 transferable credits with a grade of C or higher, and may transfer up to 75 credits.
Students with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher qualify for tuition discounts at GCU ranging from 20 to 52 percent. Students will also have access to additional grants and scholarships available at GCU.
“We are happy to expand our mission of affordability, accessibility, and the completion agenda through this agreement,” GCU President Dr. Joseph R. Marbach said. “It is very natural for Georgian Court and Mercer County Community College to work together toward these goals, especially considering our commitment to underserved communities.”
Other student benefits of the dual admissions program include early planning with MCCC and GCU counselors to assure smooth transfer; participation in activities and use of facilities at both schools; and a guarantee that students who meet the requirements will have a reserved space at GCU.
