Associate-to-Bachelor’s (2+2) Applicants
Earn your associate's degree at a partner community college, then seamlessly transfer to Montclair State University to finish your bachelor’s – with guaranteed admission and a clear pathway into your major.
Our partnership with community colleges offers transfer-friendly support.
- Work with advisors from Montclair and your community college to complete your AA or AS in two years.
- Upon graduation and meeting program criteria, transfer to Montclair with junior standing and all general education requirements waived.
- Begin upper-level courses right away.
Your 2+2 Path to Montclair
Who can participate?
Students enrolled at participating community colleges:
- Bergen
- Brookdale
- County College of Morris
- Essex County College
- Hudson
- Middlesex
- Ocean
- Passaic
- Union
- Westchester
Next Steps
- Talk with your community college advisor about the Montclair 2+2 pathway for your intended major.
- Connect with Montclair’s Community College Liaison msupromise@montclair.edu to confirm your eligibility and get your questions answered.
From Community College to Camera-Ready
“Going to a community college to get prerequisites done makes a big difference. Once that’s done, you can go to a four-year school to continue what you want to do.”
Brian Scott ’26
Film and Television
Meet Your 2+2 Support
Get help with questions about the 2+2 pathway, transferring and next steps from Montclair’s Undergraduate Admissions team.
Have Questions? We’re Here to Help
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Whether you’re looking to begin an application, have questions about transferring to Montclair or trying to check your application status, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to help you in any way we can.
- msuadm@montclair.edu
- 973-655-4444
- Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100
2+2 Students
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