WEST WINDSOR – Mercer County Community College (MCCC) and Thomas Edison State University (TESU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the MCCC/TESU Professional Studies Transfer Agreement – a transfer program enabling a seamless pathway from MCCC to baccalaureate degree programs at TESU. The MOU, signed by MCCC Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Robert Schreyer, and TESU Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Cynthia Baum, is currently in effect for at least the next three years.
Under the terms of the agreement, students in good academic standing who have earned an Associate of Applied Science in Professional Studies at MCCC, will be granted admission into TESU to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies or a Bachelor of Science in Technical Studies. “We are thrilled to offer our students the opportunity to pursue seamless transitions toward earning four-year degrees and beyond,” said MCCC President, Dr. Deborah E. Preston. “This collaboration provides an exciting opportunity for Mercer students to achieve their goals in a supportive environment filled with continued enrichment and high-quality education.”
“This partnership reflects the shared commitment of two institutions of higher education deeply rooted in Trenton,” said Dr. Merodie A. Hancock, President, TESU. “Together, we are not only expanding academic opportunity but also investing in the long-term strength and vitality of the community we both serve.”
The schools will maintain academic programs and services so that students may take full advantage of their combined educational opportunities, with the goal of making higher education barrier-free and easily accessible for everyone.
For more information, click here.
About Mercer County Community College
Established in 1966, Mercer County Community College is a publicly supported comprehensive institution that provides opportunities for higher education through an open-door admission policy. The scenic 292-acre West Windsor Campus was opened in 1972 to serve the needs of Mercer County residents. MCCC’s James Kerney Campus, located in downtown Trenton, serves as an educational and cultural hub for city residents that meets the challenging needs of thousands of students and community members seeking educational fulfillment and personal and career growth. The MCCC President is Deborah E. Preston, PhD. Visit www.mccc.edu for more information.
About Thomas Edison State University
Thomas Edison State University provides distinctive undergraduate and graduate education for self-directed adults through flexible, high-quality collegiate learning and assessment opportunities. One of New Jersey’s senior public institutions of higher education, the University offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs. Students earn degrees through a wide variety of rigorous and high-quality academic methods that can be customized to meet their individual needs. Identified by The New York Times as “the college that paved the way for flexibility,” the University is a national leader in the assessment of adult learning and a pioneer in the use of educational technologies. The New Jersey State Library is an affiliate. To learn more, visit www.tesu.edu or email admissions@tesu.edu