Admissions
Click here to download an Admission Application to attend Cumberland County College. General Admission PolicyAdmission to Cumberland County College is open to all persons who can benefit from higher education. CCC students represent a variety of ages and cultures adding to the diversity and richness of a Cumberland County College education.Admission Eligibility and CriteriaAdmissions procedures and requirements are listed for each admission category below.Degree and Non-Degree1. Non-restricted programs and courses - Student must be a high school graduate, or have a general equivalency diploma (GED), or be 18 years of age or older. 2. Restricted programs and courses - Students must be a high school graduate, or have a general equivalency diploma (GED). They must meet the admission criteria for selective programs (Nursing, Radiography or Elementary/Early Childhood Education) and complete specific course prerequisites.High School StudentsCurrently enrolled high school or home school students may enroll for credit courses with permission/recommendation from their high school and parent, or as a participant in the college's Dual Credit program.Non-Credit Students may enroll in non-credit continuing education courses by completing the necessary registration forms. Some continuing education courses require specific background skills or knowledge.Full-Time/Part-Time StatusFull-time is 12 or more credits per semester. Part-time is fewer than 12 credits per semester.Basic Skills AssessmentStudents must have their basic academic skills assessed before enrollment in degree programs and certain subject area courses. Students who demonstrate a need for pre-college level instruction will be required to complete such courses prior to enrollment in most college-level courses. Admissions ProceduresDegree (Matriculated) StudentsStudents enrolled in programs of study leading to a degree or certificate.1. Submit a completed admission application with a $25 non-refundable fee.2. Submit high school transcripts and/or, if applicable, a copy of general equivalency diploma (GED). High school graduates must submit a final transcript showing graduation date.3. Take the Accuplacer Exam. This test is for course placement and not for determining admission to the college. Students whose test results are more than five years old and who have not taken the required basic skills courses or demonstrated proficiency through successful completion of appropriate college-level courses are required to retake the test or appropriate sections of the test. *Students with a specific learning disability may be approved for special testing accommodations. Please call Assistant Director of Learning Disabilities, Sandra Sheard, in Project Assist at 856/691-8600, ext. 282, for an interview.4. Full-time students born after 1956 must be immunized for measles, mumps and rubella, including a second measles immunization. Applicants must submit a certificate of immunization from a physician.5. Full-time students are required to have health/accident insurance. Evidence of such insurance must be provided or purchased at the time of registration. Health/accident insurance is also available for part-time students.Transfer Students/Receiving External Credit1. Complete the steps as listed for degree candidates (transfer students may not be required to take the placement test depending on transfer evaluation).2. Have official transcript(s) sent from any other college(s) you may have previously attended (including CLEP, Advanced Placement, etc.)3. An evaluation of credits transferred will be provided for the matriculated student.International Students (F-1 Visa)Cumberland County College is authorized by the U.S. Bureau of Immigration and Citizenship Services to admit foreign students for full-time attendance under the F-1 student visa program. Students with proper documentation, including documents demonstrating financial and educational ability may enter the college each fall and spring semester and should allow a minimum of 90 days for processing. Please refer to the college website www.cccnj.edu or call the Office of Enrollment Services to receive an instruction packet. All international students will undergo basic skills testing upon arrival in English, Reading and Math. A comprehensive English as a Second Language program is available if needed.IRIS OnlineThe Integrated Registration and Information System (IRIS) is accessible on the CCC home page www.cccnj.edu. Visitors may log-on as guests and view course offerings and descriptions. Current students may log on and view their course schedules and course histories. Current students with 9 or more college credits completed may self-register using IRIS Online.Non-Degree (Non-Matriculated) StudentsStudents enrolled in credit courses for personal interest, job skills, career advancement, enrichment or transfer to another institution.1. Submit a completed admission application with a $25 non-refundable fee.2. Upon the completion of 12 credits, students must take the Accuplacer Test.3. After the completion of 24 credits, non-degree students should apply for degree admission. Entry into English and mathematics courses and upper-level college courses requires appropriate placement test scores or course prerequisite completion.Continuing Education (Non-credit) StudentsStudents may enroll in courses or programs of varying length for which no credit is assigned or awarded, for purposes of personal interest, job skills, career advancement, enrichment or professional continuing education. Submit a continuing education registration form with the appropriate fee. Questions? Call 691-8600, ext. 345.Selected High School StudentsCumberland County College offers the opportunity for selected high school students to enroll for college courses while still in high school. This is available through the Dual Credit program or to students independently enrolling for college courses. Enrollment in college courses requires the approval of the high school and the student's parents. Students must comply with all college rules. Non-degree admission procedures must be completed. Grades and credits are recorded on a permanent academic record.Basic Skills AssessmentTo assist students with appropriate and effective course placement, Cumberland County College provides basic skill assessment for all students. Proper course placement, selection and advisement are important factors for successful course completion. Degree seeking students must take the Accuplacer as part of their initial enrollment at the college. This test is administered through the Success Center and offered both on and off campus. The Accuplacer provides assessment of basic skills for the areas of reading, writing, math computation and elementary algebra. Introductory college-level courses require that students test out of reading and/or comple te the recommended course(s) based on the Accuplacer.Non-degree students who have completed 12 credits should take the Accuplacer. These test results are used for basic skills assessment and course placement. While the Accuplacer is not used to determine admission to the college, program and course entrance and selection may be restricted, based on the student's test results.Students may be exempt from taking the Accuplacer if they:1. Are transferring from another college and have successfully completed equivalent college-level courses, including English and mathematics. 2. Have taken the placement test at another New Jersey college and have submitted the results. 3. Have earned an associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. 4. Have taken the SAT with specific scores. 5. Are taking the ACT ESL Placement Test.
Information and/or requests for exemption from the Accuplacer should be directed to the Enrollment Services Office.
Enrollment Consultation
Students identified through basic skills assessment and/or previous academic records who show limited or marginal academic skills will have an interview with a college representative. This interview will review the student's educational goals and requirements for compatibility with the student's demonstrated academic skills. A recommendation for enrollment or alternative educational options will be provided.
Academic Advisement
Advisement Services are coordinated through the Advisement Center. Advisers assist studen ts with appropriate course selection and provide information about the programs of study. Students should obtain advisement from their assigned adviser throughout their enrollment to ensure that all program requirements are complete in the most appropriate sequences. Students may also drop into the Advisement Center for assistance with course selection, questions about their majors, etc.
Advisers are assigned to students according to the students' program of study. New students may obtain career counseling for selecting a major from the Office of Non-degree students are not assigned an adviser. They may, however, receive advisement assistance from the Advisement Center, college counselors or faculty members in the academic areas in which they wish to take courses.
Nursing Program Admission Procedures - (For more info click here!)
Applicants to the Nursing Program are required to submit the following information to Enrollment Services prior to consideration for admission to the Nursing Program.
New CCC applicants should submit a Cumberland County College admission application indicating Nursing (code 741) as the program of choice along with the appropriate application fee. The form may be obtained from the Enrollment Services Office.
Applicants who are attending or have previously attended Cumberland County College must complete an Application Activation Form. This will activate the applicant's application and file for Nursing Program consideration. The form may be obtained from the Enrollment Services Office, and is available beginning October 1st of each year.
An official high school transcript or high school equivalency certificate (GED) Official transcript(s) from other college(s). Transcripts should be forwarded to the Cumberland County College Enrollment Services Office.
For Allied Health Activation Information, please click here!
Results of the National League for Nursing (NLN)
Pre-Admission Examination - RN.
Results are to be submitted to Cumberland County College. NLN test results are valid for five (5) years. The test must be retaken if five years have elapsed. Contact the Enrollment Services Office (856) 691-8600 ext. 220 for additional information.
Results of the Accuplacer Test
Contact the Success Center, (856) 691-8600 extension 300 to arrange an appointment for this test. Nursing Program applicants are required to complete the Accuplacer regardless of previous college credits received. Test results are valid for a period of five (5) years.
Additional Nursing Program Applicant Information
Basic Skills: deficiencies in the areas of reading, English and mathematics as indicated by the Accuplacer Test must be remedied prior to admission to the Nursing Program.
Science Background: applicants must meet the requirements for admission to Anatomy and Physiology (BI 106) or have completed college Anatomy and Physiology lab courses. Prerequisites for admission to Anatomy and Physiology are one of the following: completion of Biology 101; Biology 102; Chemistry 101; or permission of the instructor. Applicants who have graduated from high school and have successfully completed Advanced Placement Biology or Advanced Placement Chemistry with a grade of "C" or better within two years of registering for BI 106, Anatomy and Physiology, may request to waive the pre-requisite for Biology 106.
The responsibility for completing the admissions process lies with the individual applicant. No applications will be considered or reviewed for admission until all requirements are completed.
Radiography Program Admission Procedures
Applicants to the Radiography Program are required to submit the following information to Enrollment Services prior to consideration for admission to the Radiography Program.
New CCC applicants must submit a Cumberland County College admission application indicating Radiography (code 751) as the program of choice along with the appropriate application fee. The form may be obtained from the College Enrollment Services office.
Applicants who are attending or have previously attended Cumberland County College must complete an Application Activation Form. This will activate the applicant’s application and file for Radiography Program consideration. The form may be obtained from the Enrollment Services Office, and is available beginning October 1st of each year.
An official high school transcript or high school equivalency certificate (GED) Official transcript(s) from other college(s). Transcripts should be forwarded to the Cumberland County College Enrollment Services Office.
For Allied Health Activation Information, please click here!
Results of the Health Occupation Aptitude Test
Contact the Success Center (856) 691-8600 extension 300 for the testing dates and additional information. The Health Occupation Aptitude Test is a general test that identifies the applicant’s abilities as related to mathematical concepts, reading, vocabulary, spelling and general science concepts.
Results of the Accuplacer Test
Contact the Success Center, (856) 691-8600, ext. 300 to arrange an appointment for this test. Test scores are valid for five years.
Additional Radiography Program Applicant Information
Basic Skills: deficiencies in the areas of reading, English and mathematics as indicated by the Accuplacer must be remedied prior to admission to the Radiography Program.
Science Background: applicants must meet the requirements for admission to Anatomy and Physiology (BI 106) or have completed college Anatomy and Physiology lab courses. Prerequisites for admission to Anatomy and Physiology are one of the following: completion of Biology 101; Biology 102; Chemistry 101; or permission of the instructor. Applicants who have graduated from high school and have successfully completed Advanced Placement Biology or Advanced Placement Chemistry with a grade of "C" or better within two years of registering for BI 106, Anatomy and Physiology, may request to waive the pre-requisite for Biology 106.
Applicants are encouraged to review all policies specific to the Radiography Program. Policies addressing student health, technical standards, pregnancy, and program progression and retention are published in the Radiography Program Student Handbook. Copies of the Radiography Student Handbook are available for download from the Radiography Webpage.
The responsibility for completing the admissions process lies with the individual applicant. No applications will be considered or reviewed for admission until all requirements are completed.
Rutgers Dual Degree Program
Any New Jersey high school senior who applies to Rutgers University and is not admitted will be referred to a community college for admission. Upon receiving an AA or AS degree, students will be admitted to one of the Rutgers University campuses providing: (1) they maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average; (2) they follow the recommended transfer programs (RTP) for their intended major outlined in the Rutgers web page at www.artsys.rutgers.edu. In addition, the student's CCC transcript must be sent to Rutgers Undergraduate Admissions Office after each semester. Assistance is available at the Advisement Center. See www.njtransfer.org.
Advanced Placement (AP)
The college recognizes high school advanced placement programs. High school students who receive grades of 3, 4 or 5 in advanced placement exams will receive appropriate college credits. Students must submit official AP scores to Enrollment Services.
College Tech Prep
Students participating in certain programs at local secondary schools may receive advanced placement college credit for specified competencies achieved in high school. For more information, contact the high school guidance department or the Tech Prep coordinator at Cumberland County College.
Program on Non-Collegiate Sponsored Instruction (PONSI)
Educational programs, training programs and courses sponsored by non-collegiate organizations (business, industry, professional association, government agencies, etc.) may be accepted for appropriate college credits. Non-collegiate programs considered for credit must be listed in the National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs, published by the American Council on Education. The credit recommendations from the guide must be applicable to the student's degree program at Cumberland. Students must submit documentation of completed non-collegiate sponsored instruction to the Enrollment Services Office.
