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Transfer Student

Welcome to Sussex County Community College! We are excited to have you continue your education with us.

Steps to get started at Sussex:

Step 1: Apply for Admissions

On the Application under Admission Status, please choose Transfer Student. Once your application is processed, you will be issued a Student ID number. For questions contact Admissions, at 973-300-2223.

Step 2: Register for Classes

Make an appointment with an Advisor in the Student Success Center to review your previous institution's transcript and plan your academic goals and objectives. For the initial advising conversation, you can use an unofficial copy of your transcript. Use this link to Book an Appointment or call 973-300-2207.

Step 3: Apply for Financial Aid

Visit www.fafsa.gov to apply. The Sussex School Code is 025688. Once you complete your FAFSA and register for classes, contact the Financial Aid Office to determine the status of your aid, 973-300-2225.

Step 4: Pay your Tuition

Tuition payments can be made online or in person. Pay-as-you-go Payment Plans are also available. Contact the Bursar’s Office, bursar@sussex.edu, 973-300-2106.

Transfer Information & Resources

Sussex County Community College will accept a maximum of 50% of the credits required for a degree (A.A., A.S. or A.F.A.) or certificate or up to 39 credits for an A.A.S. degree for credits earned at other institutions, by experiences and/or by examination (CLEP or Challenge) in order to complete requirements for a degree from Sussex. If science and computer courses were completed more than eight years ago, students will be required to repeat them (for the PCCC Nursing Program there is a five-year limit on sciences, from the date of the course completion).

These credits will be entered in the Credits Earned column of the transcript and will not affect a student’s quality point average.

Transfer credits

  • Transfer Credits earned at other institutions are entered on the transcripts only after a student has been accepted and matriculated in a curriculum.
  • Students transferring credits from another institution should arrange for official transcripts to be sent to the Registrar's Office for evaluation.
  • After the transcript evaluation is complete, students will be informed which courses have been accepted for transfer toward a Sussex degree.
  • Students who are registering before receiving their transcript evaluation should meet with the Transfer Counselor in the Advising and Counseling Center for an unofficial assessment of their transcript.

Minimum Grade for Transfer
A minimum grade of “C” or its equivalent is required for transfer credit to be applicable to a student’s certificate or associate degree curriculum.
Special accredited courses and other training will be evaluated (i.e. Ponsi, banking, ACE, military) on an individual basis.

International students must have their foreign transcripts translated and evaluated into US equivalents by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member.

Resources for Transfer Students

Get Your Student Photo ID: Stop by the Security Office in the Student Center (D) Building during regular hours to have your photograph taken and get your Student ID. Bring a photo ID and proof of registration for verification.

Activate your Sussex Online Tools: Once you register, you will be issued a student email account and My Sussex login. Set up your student email immediately to receive important college-related information.
My Sussex is the online student portal which will give you easy access to your

  • schedule
  • grades
  • transcripts
  • financial aid and more
  • Attend New Student Orientation: Connect to our campus! Students are required to participate in the Fall/Spring Orientation that will help you begin your education at Sussex. This half-day event is filled with a motivational speaker, meeting new classmates and getting to know our campus! Don’t miss it!