The College of New Jersey

The College of New Jersey requires at least 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. The College of New Jersey accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, The College of New Jersey has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 86% of students who start college at The College of New Jersey graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: The College of New Jersey may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At The College of New Jersey?

The College of New Jersey has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with The College of New Jersey directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at The College of New Jersey

When choosing a major, The College of New Jersey students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at The College of New Jersey.The College of New Jersey allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. The College of New Jersey offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The College of New Jersey

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Does The College of New Jersey Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ The College of New Jersey does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does The College of New Jersey Have An Online Program?

✅ The College of New Jersey true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does The College of New Jersey Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ The College of New Jersey true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does The College of New Jersey Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at The College of New Jersey, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at The College of New Jersey.

Does The College of New Jersey Require Internships?

🟨 The College of New Jersey does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About The College of New Jersey

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The College of New Jersey Library

The main library on campus is the R. Barbara Gitenstein Library.

Dual Degree Programs at The College of New Jersey

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

TCNJ offers these dual degree programs:

•Education of the deaf and hard of hearing, elementary education, special education and urban education, public health

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does The College of New Jersey have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

The College of New Jersey has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at The College of New Jersey include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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