Wilmington University Degrees Available To MCCC Students

Affordable Wilmington University bachelor's and master's degrees are now available on Mercer County Community College’s campus in Trenton, the college announced.

“Today, we bring together two institutions of higher learning with very different histories, but dedicated to a common goal: making a college education more accessible,” Mercer County Community College President Dr. Jianping Wang said. “Because of Wilmington University’s extensive experience in urban settings, creating this opportunity for the residents of Trenton means more options for individuals eager to improve their lives through education.”

Initially, Wilmington University will offer degree programs in three majors at the college, including Criminal Justice, Media Design, and a master’s of education degree in School Leadership.

Eventually the bachelor’s degree program will be expanded to include Health Sciences and Software Design. Wilmington will also offer a bachelor’s degree program in Business Management/Professional Aeronautics on the West Windsor Campus.

“Wilmington University is proud to partner with Mercer County Community College to bring flexible, career-focused four-year degree programs to Mercer County residents,” Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne T. Harmon said. “This partnership enables us to provide affordable academic opportunities to diverse students who deserve the chance to compete in an increasingly global society and build fulfilling lives for themselves and their families.”

To be considered for admission to the Wilmington program, students must hold an associate degree or have earned more than 45 credits from an accredited community college or four-year institution, and may transfer up to 90 credits.

Candidates must meet Wilmington’s admissions criteria. Students enrolled in off-campus programs are Wilmington students, and have access to all university services, such as libraries. Mercer County Community College already hosts bachelor’s degree programs on the West Windsor campus through agreements with William Paterson University, Rutgers University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Felician University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

The attached image was provided by Mercer County Community College: Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon (left) and Mercer County Community College President Dr. Jianping Wang exchange documents during a signing ceremony paving the way for Wilmington to offer bachelor’s degree programs on Mercer’s James Kerney Campus in downtown Trenton.