Salem Community College
 

Admissions

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CONTACT ADMISSIONS

International Student Admissions

Admissions for international students has a separate process. Please read through the following information on how to apply as an international student. If you have additional questions, please email admissions.

E: international@salemcc.edu

Credit Transfers

Guidelines for the Transfer of Credits from Other Institutions

Official transcripts must be forwarded to the SCC Office of Enrollment Management from previously attended institutions of higher education. After the transcripts are evaluated, transfer credit will be granted, provided that:

  • the course(s) is/are applicable to the student's selected program of study at SCC
  • a grade of "C" or higher was awarded for the course(s) by the prior institution of higher education.
  • course content is essentially equivalent to a similar course at SCC or to a course commonly offered by other colleges and universities during the first two years of study.
  • the number of credits is the same (or greater) than the number of credits awarded for similar course at SCC.
  • the course(s) has/have not exceeded the allowed time period for transfer at SCC, if applicable. [see Time Limits herein]
  • the transfer limit (i.e., the maximum number of credits applicable to a degree or certificate at SCC) has not been reached.
  • the prior institution that awarded the credits is accredited to offer college-level courses.

*These guidelines may change without notice.

Immunization

New Jersey law (NJAC 8:57-6.1 through 6.21) requires that all new students who are enrolled full-time (12 credits or more) present acceptable proof of immunization from measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B and Meningococcal. This applies to all students 30 years of age and under.

This proof must be presented either before the beginning of the student’s first semester of full-time enrollment or within 60 days of enrollment. The State of New Jersey may deny continued enrollment to those students who do not comply with this regulation.

High schools must retain student health records for 7 years after graduation, which is any easy way to obtain them at no cost.

Students may be exempt from this requirement if one or more of the following apply:

  • You are attending as a part-time student (11 or fewer credits) -- this applies only to Hepatitis B. Part-time students must present proof of immunization for MMR and Meningococcal.
  • You are 31 years of age or older (23 and older for Meningococcal).
  • You have a medical reason in writing from a physician for not being immunized.
  • You have a written religious objection to immunization.

 

Students needing assistance obtaining the required immunization can contact SCC’s health care partner:
Southern Jersey Family Medical Center
238 E. Broadway
Salem, NJ 08079

856.935.7711
www.sjfmc.org/salem-center

Service charges/payment may be required.

Immunization Form