Listen to this articleStockton University and Brookdale Community College are extending their Transfer Pathways agreement.
The program, launched in 2018, is designed to create a seamless process by offering opportunities for students to pursue associate and bachelor’s degrees at the two institutions.
An important new element of the agreement will offer Brookdale students the opportunity to participate in Stockton’s Live-Work-Learn Atlantic City Summer Experience.
Key things to know:
- Brookdale students who complete their associate degree can automatically transfer to Stockton with junior standing to complete their bachelor’s degree
- Students who complete at least 45 credits at Brookdale and a total of 64 credits between Brookdale and Stockton are eligible to receive a retroactive associate degree from Brookdale
- The two institutions will develop specific program-to-program articulation agreements for high-demand majors
- Students will receive joint advising from Stockton and Brookdale; a Stockton advisor will have office space and a regular schedule at Brookdale
- Students will be eligible for financial aid from whichever institution they are attending
- Stockton has similar partnerships with 12 of the state’s community colleges
- Brookdale students who complete two semesters will have the opportunity to participate in Live-Work-Learn
“The unique aspect of Live-Work-Learn is that in addition to our students earning an hourly wage while gaining hands-on experience, our 12 partner employers pay for the cost of housing for the student during the summer,” said Stockton President Joe Bertolino. “If you are a college student, nothing is better than living in an apartment on our beachfront Atlantic City campus.
“Opening this opportunity up to students after two semesters at Brookdale gives them the opportunity to have a closer relationship with Stockton even before they transfer.”
Stockton alumnus and Brookdale President David Stout said the Lincroft-based institution is proud to continue and expand its partnership with Stockton.
“Together, we are opening doors for our students by creating seamless pathways that lower costs, shorten time to degree and provide unique hands-on learning experiences like Stockton’s Live-Work-Learn program,” said Stout. “These opportunities not only help our students achieve their academic goals, but also prepare them to thrive in New Jersey’s workforce and communities.”
