Essex CC Dual Admission Program
The dual admission program between Saint Peter's College and Essex County College allows eligible students to begin their studies at Essex County College and complete them at SPC. Students who enroll in the program are offered the following advantages:
- Automatic admission to Saint Peter’s College upon completion of the Associate Degree program at Essex County College with a 2.5 grade point average or better.
- Joint academic advising from counselors at Saint Peter’s College and Essex County College to ensure a seamless transition between colleges.
Students currently attending Essex County College may join the dual degree program if they have not completed 30 college credits.
Frequently Asked Questions about this Program
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What is the Saint Peter’s College/Essex County College dual admission program? |
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The dual admission program is a joint admission effort between Saint Peter’s College and Essex County College through which a student pursues an Associate’s degree at Essex County College , followed by a Bachelor’s degree at Saint Peter’s College. |
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Should a student interested in the program apply to both Saint Peter’s College and Essex County College? |
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If you previously applied to Saint Peter’s College, then yourapplication to Saint Peter’s College will serve as the application toEssex County College . Students will be required to sign a SaintPeter’s College Dual Admission Interest Form so that Saint Peter’sCollege can release a copy of the admission folder to Essex CountyCollege.
If you have not previously applied to Saint Peter’s College, but would like to join the Dual Agreement program and has less than 30 credits, please a Transfer Coordinator at Essex County College about joining the program. |
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How do students apply for financial aid? |
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Saint Peter’s College and Essex County College require students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students should request the FAFSA report be sent to Saint Peter’s College (code 002638) and Essex County College. |
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How does Saint Peter’s College help students to transition into a Bachelor’s program upon graduating from Essex County College? |
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Dual admission students must achieve a 2.5 cumulative GPA in the course of study at Essex County College to enroll at Saint Peter’s College. Once accepted to Saint Peter’s College, students will participate in a special advising session regarding their transfer credits and will also receive a minimum award incentive of $8,500 from Saint Peter's College to continue in the dual admission program. |
Transfer Coordinator
If you have any questions about this program, please contact Joanne Emmanuel, Transfer Coordinator at 201-915-9213
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