Looking for a challenge? A different major? More student life offerings? Rutgers welcomes transfer students like you. We'll ease your transition to Rutgers through orientation, academic advising, registration assistance, and ongoing support.

Transfer Credit

Credit evaluations are completed after admitted students have confirmed their intention to enroll. In general, credit is granted for academic courses taken at accredited institutions if they are the equivalent of Rutgers courses and a grade of at least a C has been earned.

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Maximum Credits Accepted From Two-Year Institutions

90 credits is the maximum credits accepted from four-year institutions. Your credit evaluation will determine time to degree completion. Use NJTransfer as your guide.

 

Transfer Student Handout
Looking back, there was surely no other choice I would have made because Rutgers is everything I could have asked for.
Jonathan F.
Classical Languages and Philosophy
Jonathan's Story
You get a lot of diversity. And not just culturally, but how people interact with each other. That’s something that you probably won’t find at a lot of schools.
Hunter Betz '17
Computer Science
Hunter's Story

NJ Community College Students

There’s a smooth road to Rutgers for transfer students from New Jersey's community colleges when you use NJTransfer as your guide. The New Jersey State-Wide Transfer Agreement provides additional information about transferring from a New Jersey community college.

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Transfer Programs Offered at Each NJ Community College

Use NJTransfer to determine how your courses transfer and view recommended transfer programs.

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I love to be involved as much as I can. I love Rutgers because it offers so many opportunities.
Chris W.
Microbiology
Chris' Story

Interested in Applying?

Use the Correct Application

There are different applications for different types of students. The Coalition Application may be an option.
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Coalition Application

Learn About Credentials Required of Transfer Students

Make sure you know what to submit with your application. If you have less than 24 college credits, you are required to submit a high school transcript.
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