WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Mercer County Community College (MCCC) announced the finalization of an agreement with The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) that provides room and board services for MCCC students at TCNJ’s campus in Ewing, N.J. While taking classes at Mercer, students can now benefit from Residential Education and Housing at TCNJ, enjoying access to a wide range of essential student services including housing, dining, the fitness center and recreational spaces, intramural sports and student organizations, the library, and more.
The goal of the agreement was twofold: To provide housing for MCCC students and to make admission and transfer to TCNJ more feasible for these students. Both goals match MCCC’s commitment to providing the most comprehensive, supportive, accessible, and seamless college experience for its students.
The agreement provides MCCC students with a specialized rate on room and board at TCNJ. After completion of their associate’s degree, students in good academic and conduct standing who decide to transfer to TCNJ, will be offered an extended discount on their room rate for the next two years. “We are thrilled to be working hand-in-hand with TCNJ to provide students with the opportunity to pursue their MCCC education while simultaneously experiencing all of the benefits that go along with living on campus,” said MCCC President, Dr. Deborah Preston. “We are excited for MCCC students to take advantage of the vibrant community that comes with residing at an excellent four-year institution like TCNJ.”
"We look forward to welcoming Mercer County Community College students to an affordable and convenient residential experience here at TCNJ," said TCNJ President Michael Bernstein. "We know our community will welcome them with open arms as these new residents enjoy what TCNJ has to offer. We hope the students that spend time living on our campus continue their educational journey with us after completing their associates degrees.”
The program is open to current and prospective students enrolling at MCCC for the Fall 2024 semester and beyond. For more information on the housing agreement between MCCC and TCNJ, including how to take advantage of this opportunity, please visit www.mccc.edu/housing.
About Mercer County Community College
Established in 1966, Mercer County Community College is a publicly supported comprehensive institution that provides opportunities for higher education through an open-door admission policy. The scenic 292-acre West Windsor Campus was opened in 1972 to serve the needs of Mercer County residents. MCCC’s James Kerney Campus, located in downtown Trenton, serves as an educational and cultural hub for city residents that meets the changing needs of thousands of students and community members seeking educational fulfillment and personal and career growth. President: Deborah E. Preston, Ph.D.; www.mccc.edu
About The College of New Jersey
Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ delivers an exceptionally high-quality education, in a collaborative and supportive environment. The college has the ninth highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. The college is situated on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township, New Jersey, in close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for a wealth of degree programs offered through the college’s seven schools: Arts and Communication; Business; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science.