Rider, Mercer County Community College Expand Transfer Agreement

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ - Rider University recently signed a transfer agreement with Mercer County Community College that added 15 majors to the guaranteed transfer list, the colleges announced.

The 15 new majors include nine in Business Administration concentrations, one in Computer Science, and five in Health Sciences, boosting the number of Mercer/Rider agreements to 46.

Under the terms of the agreement, Rider will grant full junior-class admission to Rider for Mercer County Community College students who have completed an Intent to Enroll Form before accruing 30 credit hours, have taken and completed all courses in their prescribed program curriculum, have earned their associate degree, and have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Rider will waive application fees.

In addition, students participating in the program will have the opportunity to enroll in one course at Rider University in their declared major, free of charge, prior to graduation from Mercer County Community College.

“This is an ongoing relationship, and this signing today is somewhat symbolic of not only an expansion of that relationship, but an evolution to a higher level,” Rider University President Dr. Gregory Dell’Omo said. “The bottom line is that this is for the students, and helping students make transitions in terms of time, location, flexibility, and affordability.”

“This is a sign of a great friendship, and a great partnership,” Mercer County Community College President Dr. Jianping Wang said. “We are very proud to partner with Rider University to create new opportunities for our students to earn a bachelor’s degree by making the process smooth, accessible, and affordable.”

The attached image was provided: From left: Dr. J. Brandon Shaw, MCCC Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Jianping Wang, MCCC President; Dr. Gregory Dell’Omo, RU President; and Dr. Jonathan Millen, RU Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences.