WCC/Montclair State University, Transfer Agreement

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Associate’s Degree Required: Yes
Learning Format: In person

Transfer Agreement Highlights:

  • WCC graduates transferring to and admitted to Montclair State University will be granted the NJ in-state tuition rate  for specific degree programs in effect at the time of their admission (see table below for degree programs that are eligible for NJ in-state tuition).
  • Students must graduate from Westchester Community College with an Associate’s of Arts (AA) or Associate’s of Science (AS) degree.
  • WCC graduates with an A.A. or A.S. degree and a minimum GPA of 2.75 will be guaranteed acceptance to Montclair State University and will transfer with junior standing.
  • WCC graduates with an A.A. or A.S. degree will receive a waiver of the Montclair State General Education Requirement.
  • A maximum of 60 credits will be applied toward the completion of the articulated Montclair State University Bachelor’s degree program.
  • Students must select a major from the list of approved programs listed in Section 5 of the Transfer Agreement.
  • Students in this program will have access to workshops, special events, and advising to help them transition smoothly to Montclair State University.

Transfer Agreement Details:

  • WCC graduates transferring to and admitted to Montclair State University will be guaranteed housing. Housing is subject to availability and adequate annual appropriations.
  • The application fee will be waived by Montclair State for WCC graduates transfer from WCC into this Program.

Note:

Students graduating from WCC who have not participated in the dual admissions portion of this agreement can still benefit from the program to program alignments below and the in-state tuition rate.

Opt-in link and Dual Admission information: to follow

Transfer Agreement:

WCC/Montclair State University Transfer Agreement

Additional Information:

For more information, visit the Montclair State University website. 

Transfer Pathways:

Please note:

The majors listed below are those that already have an established 2 year track at MSU. However, with proper advising, a student transferring in with any AA or AS degree should be able to complete one of the majors listed below within 2 years of full-time study.

Westchester Community College Associate’s
Degree and Degree Type
Montclair Bachelor’s Degree and Degree Type
Business Management A.S. Economics B.A.
Health Studies A.S. Public Health B.S.
Foods & Nutrition A.S. Nutrition and Food Sciences: General B.S.
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities A.A. Anthropology B.A.
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities A.S. French B.A.
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities A.A. German B.A.
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities- History A.A. History B.A.
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities A.A. Linguistics B.A.
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social Sciences A.A. Political Science B.A.
LAS: Social Sciences – Psychology A.A. Psychology B.A.
LAS: Social Sciences – Sociology A.A. Sociology B.A.
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities- Spanish A.A. Spanish B.A.
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities- Spanish A.A. Spanish: Concentration in Translation B.A.
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities A.A. Italian B.A.
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics and Science- Mathematics A.A. Mathematics B.A.
Environmental Science A.S. Earth & Environmental Science B.S.