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Articulation Agreements

Salem Community College has established articulation agreements with regional and national colleges and universities.  For more information, call Student Affairs at 856.351.2701.

Chestnut Hill College

Under the dual-admission agreement with Chestnut Hill College, Salem Community College students will be guaranteed admission into a bachelor’s degree program in Chestnut Hill College's School of Continuing and Professional Studies or the School of Undergraduate Studies with a third-year (junior) status on the condition they:

  • graduate from SCC with an associate in science or associate in arts,
  • earn a minimum grade point average of 2.0,
  • complete the dual-admission intent form by the time they apply to Chestnut Hill College and
  • satisfy all other Chestnut Hill College admissions requirements.

Chestnut Hill College will offer scholarships to SCC transfer students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and who are enrolled full-time.

For more information about Chestnut Hill College, visit www.chc.edu.

Excelsior College

Salem Community College has established an articulation agreement with Excelsior College.  Graduates of SCC’s Associate in Applied Science degree in Nuclear Energy Technology may transfer into Excelsior’s bachelor of science in Nuclear Engineering Technology. In addition, graduates of SCC’s Associate in Applied Science degree in Sustainable Energy Technology may transfer into Excelsior’s bachelor of professional studies in Technology Management. In order for a course to be considered for transfer, students must have earned a C or higher. Students may transfer a maximum of 88 specified credits.

For more information about Excelsior College visit www.excelsior.edu.

Kaplan University

Salem Community College has established an articulation agreement with Kaplan University. Kaplan University will facilitate the transfer of SCC associate-degree graduates to baccalaureate programs at Kaplan. This advanced start baccalaureate program (also known as a "2+2 option") is designed to maximize a student’s transfer credit award.

SCC students in good standing and eligible graduates will be reviewed as pre-qualified applicants for Kaplan University degree programs. Applicants will be required to complete all Kaplan University admissions requirements in force at the time of application.

To be eligible for application to an advanced start bachelor's program, a student must be an associate-degree graduate or must submit a letter from SCC indicating that the student is in good standing, the expected date of graduation and the degree expected to be earned. Upon graduation, the student must submit proof of having been awarded an associate degree.

Upon acceptance and signing of the Kaplan University enrollment agreement, transfer students will be subject to all Kaplan University policies, codes of conduct, college procedures, and requirements, as described in the Kaplan University catalog.

Kaplan University will complete a course-by-course review of all transfer credits submitted on official transcripts from SCC. Kaplan University reserves the right to make a final determination on all matters related to transferability and course equivalencies. Kaplan offers a 10 percent tuition reduction to SCC graduates, reduced tuition to active military and veterans, and scholarships.

Kaplan University, which offers over 100 degree programs, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

For more information about Kaplan University, visit www.cc.kaplan.edu or call 1.866.397.9456.

Savannah College of Art and Design

Salem Community College has established an articulation transfer agreement with Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Graduates of SCC’s Associate in Science degree program in Computer Graphic Art may transfer into SCAD’s bachelor of arts in visual communication with graphic design concentration program. Graduates of SCC’s Associate in Fine Arts degree program in Digital Media may transfer into SCAD’s bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design. In order for a course to be considered for transfer, students must have earned a C or higher. Students may transfer a maximum of 18 courses.

For more information about Savannah College of Art and Design, visit www.scad.edu.

Strayer University

Salem Community College has established an articulation agreement with Strayer University.  Through the agreement, SCC students will be guaranteed admission into a related baccalaureate degree program at Strayer University, provided they:

  • graduate with an associate degree and
  • hold a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Once admitted, students are subject to all other policies and procedures, including the residency requirement of Strayer University, as outlined in the Strayer University Catalog.

SCC students, who have completed or will complete an associate degree by the time they enroll in classes at Strayer University, will be exempted from paying the Strayer application fee.

Strayer University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, information systems and public administration at campuses in 11 states and the District of Columbia. Strayer also offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as accounting, business, health services administration, information systems and public administration in an online format.

For more information about Strayer University, visit www.strayer.edu.

Thomas Edison State College

Salem Community College has established an articulation agreement with Thomas Edison State College. Graduates of SCC’s Associate in Applied Science degree in Nuclear Energy Technology may transfer into Thomas Edison’s bachelor of science in Nuclear Engineering Technology or bachelor of science in Applied Science and Technology – Energy Systems Technology or bachelor of science in Applied Science and Technology – Technical Studies. In order for a course to be considered for transfer, students must have earned a C or higher. Students may transfer a maximum of 80 specified credits.

For more information about Thomas Edison State College visit www.tesc.edu.

Wesley College

SCC has established a transfer agreement with Wesley College in Delaware. Under this agreement, Salem Community College students will be guaranteed admission into a bachelor’s degree program at Wesley College with third-year (junior) status on the condition they:

  • graduate from SCC with an associate in arts or an associate in science degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.5,
  • enroll at Wesley College within one year of SCC graduation,
  • do not attend another college between the time they graduate from SCC and enroll at Wesley College,
  • complete a “Dual-Admissions Intent” form at the time of SCC admission or before they have completed 30 transferable credits, and
  • satisfy all other Wesley College admissions requirements.

Students who have completed SCC’s associate in science degree in nursing with a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and who have attained R.N. licensure will be admitted into the Wesley Bridge Program, which culminates in a master of science degree in nursing, provided that they:

  • enroll at Wesley College within one year of SCC graduation,
  • do not attend another college between the time they graduate from SCC and enroll at Wesley College,
  • declare their intent to transfer when they have completed 30 transferable credits, and
  • satisfy all other Wesley College admissions requirements.

For more information about Wesley College, visit www.wesley.edu.

Wilmington University

Salem Community College has developed a dual-enrollment agreement with Wilmington University. Through this agreement, SCC students who earn an associate degree and meet all terms of the agreement will continue in a corresponding bachelor’s degree program with junior status at Wilmington University.

To enroll in one of the following dual-admission programs, students must sign a letter of intent in Student Affairs. For more information, call 856.351.2703.

The agreement covers the following programs of study:

Associate in Science (AS)

AS in Business Administration to Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management

AS in Business Administration to BS in Finance

AS in Business Administration to BS in Sports Management

AS in Computer Graphic Art to BS in Interactive Multimedia Design

AS in Nursing to Accelerated RN to BSN in Nursing

AS in Nursing to BS in Nursing

AS in Sport Managementto BS in Sports Management

Associate in Arts (AA)

AA in Liberal Arts to BS in General Studies

AA in Criminal Justice to BS in Criminal Justice

AA in Education to BS in Elementary Education, Grades K-6, with minor in Special Education (Grades 1-8)

AA in English/Humanities to BS in General Studies

AA in Social Science, Psychology Option, to BS in Behavioral Science

AA in Social Science, Psychology Option, to BS in Psychology

Other

Any SCC degree to Accelerated BS in Organizational Dynamics

Any SCC degree to Accelerated BS in Organizational Management

Students interested in a WU bachelor’s degree program in a different field of study from their conferred associate degree may be required to complete prerequisite courses. SCC students entering WU are encouraged to meet with a WU academic advisor to clarify the course requirements for their chosen major.

For more information about Wilmington University, visit www.wilmu.edu.