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Instructions:

Submit the completed application with your non-refundable $35 application fee electronically via secure server. Submit all supplementary documentation and information to the Admissions Office, Atlantic Cape Community College, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ 08330-2699. Your application will be processed and you will be contacted regarding registration.


Admission to ACCC

Admission to Atlantic Cape Community College is available to all applicants who are 18 years of age and older, have graduated from an accredited secondary or preparatory school, or those with a state equivalency certificate. The Academy of Culinary Arts and the college's Nursing and Allied Health programs have additional criteria that must be met before a student is accepted into those programs. The college catalog provides complete information. Admission may be offered to applicants who do not meet the criteria for regular admission. Contact the Admissions Office at (609) 343-5000 or (609) 886-7189, ext. 5000 for more information.
ACCC does not discriminate in admission or access to its programs and activities on the basis of race/color, national origin, religion/creed, disability, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Students seeking a degree:

  • Complete the online application, indicating desired program of study, and submit a $35 non-refundable application fee (payable online via secure server at time of submission).
  • Forward copies of official high school(s) transcript(s).
  • Arrange to take the College Placement Test by contacting the Testing Office at (609) 343-5099 or (609) 886-7189, ext. 5900. Students who provide proof of SAT scores of 500 or more for English, 469 or more for Mathematics, or who provide a college transcript demonstrating successful completion of college-level English and Mathematics, are exempt from taking the test. Out-of-county students may take the test at ACCC or their home county college and have the results sent to ACCC's Testing Office.

Students not seeking a degree:

  • Complete the online application, indicating the program of study as "Undeclared", and submit a $35 non-refundable application fee (payable online via secure server at time of submission). Acceptance to the college is automatic upon receipt of the application and payment of the fee. Students not seeking a degree are not eligible for financial aid.
  • Before registering for an English or Mathematics course, take the College Placement Test. A list of courses that do not require students to take the College Placement Test before registration are available in the Career & Academic Planning Center, "J" building or call (609) 343-5621 or (609) 886-7189, ext. 5621.
  • After completeing 12 credits, take the College Placement Test before registering for additional courses.

Additional Information:

  • Students transferring credits from other colleges must submit official transcripts from all colleges attended and complete a Transcript Evaluation Request form, available from the Admissions Office or at www.atlantic.edu. There is a $20 fee for transfer credit evaluation.
  • Applicants to the Academy of Culinary Arts must also submit a $300 non-refundable deposit. The deposit will reserve a seat for a maximum of two semesters and is applied toward the semester tuition bill when the student registers.
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) applicants graduating from an American high school/GED may be exempt from the ESL Placement Test based on an interview with the ESL Department. All other applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test. For more information, contact the ESL Coordinator at (609) 343-4881, or (609) 886-7189, ext. 4881.
  • International visitors must complete the Application for Admission, the Supplemental Form for International students, and submit a non-refundable $35 application fee (payable online via secure server at time of submission).
  • I-20 Applicants must complete the online application, Supplemental Form for International students, Sponsorship Form and submit a non-refundable $100 application fee. Forms are available from the Asmissions Office or at www.atlantic.edu. For further information call the Admissions Office at (609) 343-5000 or (609) 886-7189, ext. 5000.

Instructions:

Atlantic Cape Community College's online application represents our first official contact with you. By completing it, you will share important information about yourself. This information will help us serve you better. Please complete the online application and submit the non-refundable $35 ($100 for international I-20 applicants) application fee (payable online via secure server at time of submission). Supplemental materials can be returned to any of ACCC's locations, or mail to Admissions Office, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ 08330. Your application will be processed and you will receive additional information regarding registration.

5100 Black Horse Pike,
Mays Landing, NJ 08330-2699
(609) 343-5000
http://www.atlantic.edu

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