Transfer Agreements

Transfer Agreements

Articulation Agreements

Kean works with a host of community colleges to match coursework and help students make a smooth transition to Kean University. Our articulation agreements have several benefits to students, most notably the acceptance of the entire Associate's Degree and the seamless transfer of credits. Please note that articulation agreements are not necessary to transfer credits to Kean University.

Advantages:

No wasted time
Advising is clear and easy to follow
Seamless transfer of all college credits

Bergen Community College

Kean University, Department of Computer Science and Information Technology
Kean University will allow students who successfully complete the appropriate or corresponding associate degree at Bergen Community College to transfer credits upon their admission to undergraduate programs offered at the Department of Computer Science and Information and Technology. The number of credits transferred will depend upon the equivalency of courses pursuant to the document provide directly below. The number of credits transferred and awarded by Kean University shall not exceed 50% of the baccalaureate requirements. Students enrolling into Kean University's Global Business School must meet all applicable admission requirements

Select from the below to view Course Equivalency Sheets between Bergen Community College and Kean University:

College of Saint Elizabeth

Kean University, Master's degree in Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Kean University will permit students who successfully complete the 15 credit Graduate Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Education at the College of Saint Elizabeth and meet all relevant Kean admission requirements to transfer nine (9) academic credits upon entry into the Kean University Master's Program in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Credits will be assigned per the Course Equivalency document provided below. Students would have to meet all applicable admission requirements of Kean University and the Master's Program in Holocaust and Genocide Studies to enroll.

Select from below to view Course Equivalency Sheets between the College of Saint Elizabeth and Kean University:
- M.A. in Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Joint Admissions Agreements

Kean University also partners with two-year colleges to develop joint admissions programs, which allows students to begin their coursework at a community college and be provisionally accepted at the same time by Kean University. These programs allow students to stay on track without wasting any time, credits, or money. In addition, provisionally accepted students have access to Kean University support and resources as they complete their Associate’s Degree. Upon completion of their Associate’s Degree, students will be accepted with full Junior status into Kean University.

Advantages:

Kean University faculty and advising are available to students while attending community college
Students will receive Kean communications, including invitations to special programs and events
No wasted time
Kean application fee waived
Seamless transfer of college credits
One-time college transcript fee

Essex County College

Kean University, B.S. Global Business
Kean University will allow students who successfully complete the appropriate associate degree at Essex County College to transfer credits upon their admission to undergraduate programs offered at the Global Business School. The number of credits transferred will depend upon the equivalency of courses pursuant to the document provide directly below. The number of credits transferred and awarded by Kean University shall not exceed 50% of the baccalaureate requirements. Students enrolling into Kean University's Global Business School must meet all applicable admission requirements.

Select from below to view Course Equivalency Sheets between Essex County College and Kean University:
- B.S. Global Business
Kean University, Robert Busch School of Design & Michael Graves School of Architecture
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Arts (AA) or an Associate of Science degree at Essex County College will be admitted to Kean University with their general education requirements fulfilled pursuant to the Course Equivalencies. Up to 35 credits may be transferred. Admission to the BFA in the Robert Busch School of Design, or the BA in preparation at the Michael Graves School of Architecture shall depend on Kean's assessment of each student's portfolio. Additional transfer credits may be awarded upon portfolio review. Students enrolling into Kean University will be required to meet all applicable admission requirements.

Select from below to view additional Course Equivalency Sheets between Essex County College and Kean University:
- General Education Courses, Robert Busch School of Design & Michael Graves School of Architecture

Union County College

On October 18, 2017, Kean University and Union County College have extended their long-standing partnership through the signing of an expanded Joint Admissions Agreement.

Kean University, B.S. Global Business
Kean University will allow students who successfully complete the appropriate associate degree at Union County College to transfer credits upon their admission to undergraduate programs offered at the Global Business School. The number of credits transferred will depend upon the equivalency of courses pursuant to the document provided directly below. The number of credits transferred and awarded by Kean University shall not exceed 50% of the baccalaureate requirements. Students enrolling into Kean University's Global Business School must meet all applicable admission requirements.

Select from below to view Course Equivalency Sheets for Kean University's...
- B.S. Global Business
Kean University, Robert Busch School of Design & Michael Graves School of Architecture
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Arts (AA) or an Associate of Science degree at Union County College will be admitted to Kean University with their general education requirements fulfilled pursuant to the Course Equivalencies. Up to 35 credits may be transferred. Admission to the BFA in the Robert Busch School of Design, or the BA in preparation at the Michael Graves School of Architecture shall depend on Kean's assessment of each student's portfolio. Additional transfer credits may be awarded upon portfolio review. Students enrolling into Kean University will be required to meet all applicable admission requirements.

Select from below to view Course Equivalency Sheets for...
- General Education Courses, Robert Busch School of Design and Michael Graves School of Architecture
Kean University, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) & Education Programs

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Arts (AA) or an Associate of Science degree at Union County College will be admitted to Kean University with their general education requirements fulfilled pursuant to the Course Equivalencies. Up to 35 credits may be transferred. Admission to the BFA in the Robert Busch School of Design, or the BA in preparation at the Michael Graves School of Architecture shall depend on Kean's assessment of each student's portfolio. Additional transfer credits may be awarded upon portfolio review. Students enrolling into Kean University will be required to meet all applicable admission requirements.

Select from the below to view Course Equivalency Sheets for Kean University's...

Union County Vocational Technical School (UCVTS)

Kean University, Robert Busch School of Design
Qualified students at UCVTS may pursue a program that permits advanced standing credits to be applied toward a BFA in Graphic Design, Industrial Design or Interior Design in Kean University's Robert Busch School of Design. Upon being accepted to Kean, each UCVTS student will be sent an application to declare a major in the applicable RBSD program (Graphic Design-both options, Industrial Design or Interior Design) and for advanced standing credit. Accepted students will be contacted by Kean University to submit a portfolio for evaluation. Eligible courses for advanced standing credit in Kean's Graphic Design, Industrial Design and Interior Design programs are outlined in the Course Equivalency documents provided below. UCVTS students may apply for a maximum of up to 30 advanced standing credits in the major and no more than 36 total advanced standing credits.

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Please check back for updated information on Joint Admissions Agreements with the following institutions: County College of Morris, Sussex County Community College, Hudson County Community College, Passaic County Community College.

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