County College of Morris, Ramapo College announce new transfer agreement guaranteeing admission
RANDOLPH TONWSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — County College of Morris (CCM) and Ramapo College of New Jersey have established a new transfer agreement that will provide eligible CCM graduates with guaranteed admission to Ramapo to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Under the new 2+2 agreement, students who complete an associate degree at CCM and meet the eligibility requirements will be automatically admitted to Ramapo College to continue their education in the same or a closely related field. The agreement excludes nursing programs.
The partnership is designed to provide students with a clear pathway to a four-year degree from the time they begin their studies at CCM, helping simplify the transfer process and ensure credits count toward their bachelor’s degree.
“We’re rewriting how transfer works in New Jersey. Through this partnership, every credit counts toward a bachelor’s degree,” said Dr. Anthony Iacono, president of CCM. “Students no longer must wonder where they will be accepted; they now have a clearer, more seamless path to earning a four-year degree. Students knowing their next step when they start is a powerful motivator for student success.”
Dr. Cindy R. Jebb, president of Ramapo College of New Jersey, also highlighted the benefits of the partnership during the agreement ceremony.
“Starting as a Titan and finishing as a Roadrunner is a seamless transfer that provides continuous support. Ramapo is the premiere public Liberal Arts college in New Jersey, and this is a perfect partnership for transfer,” Jebb said.
State and county officials also expressed support for the agreement, emphasizing its potential to make higher education more accessible and provide students with a more affordable pathway to earning a bachelor’s degree.
“Students will get a great foundation at a reasonable price and then automatically transfer to a four-year. This should be the model for the future across New Jersey,” said Sen. Anthony Bucco.
Assemblywoman Aura Dunn praised the collaboration between the two institutions.
“This is a needed program that is a good government story, because it didn’t need government,” said Assemblywoman Aura Dunn. “It was built through a strong partnership and relationship. CCM is the crown jewel of community colleges for the state of New Jersey, and we recognize it’s the model for the state.”
Morris County Commissioner Director Stephen Shaw said the agreement also demonstrates CCM’s role in preparing students for careers and supporting workforce development throughout the region.
“What goes on inside these buildings at CCM after they are built provides industries with talent throughout the region and helps students find jobs,” said Morris County Commissioner Director Stephen Shaw. “CCM has become a hub for preparing students for careers and this is a phenomenal example of how we are doing that.”
CCM has been recognized as the Best for Transfer among community colleges in New Jersey.
Applications for admission to CCM are currently being accepted for the spring 2027 semester. Prospective students can learn more at https://www.ccm.edu/admissions/.
Additional information about CCM’s transfer opportunities and articulation agreements is available at https://www.ccm.edu/student-support/transfer-services/.
Details about the Ramapo College transfer agreement can be found at https://www.ccm.edu/student-support/transfer-services/ramapo-college-of-new-jersey-partnership/.
