What makes the College for Working Adults unique?
Unlike traditional 15-week college semesters, the College for Working Adults offers accelerated 10 week blocks of instruction. Each block involves 9 – 10 credits of study, combining both classroom and online instruction. The blocks are offered three times every year. Students take three courses in the Fall semester (September – early December), three courses in an early Spring semester (late January – early April) and three more courses in a late Spring semester (April – June). Adult students can earn an Associate Degree in only two and a half years.

How can a busy adult complete three courses in 10 weeks?
The three courses within one 10 week block are taught with adult students in mind. Students will have one course that meets every Friday night on campus and another course that meets every other Saturday morning supplemented by on-line instruction. The third course will be taught totally online.

What makes the College for Working Adults so successful?
Students form a learning community of like minded adults who help and support each other through the program. Personalized attention and academic support that adult students need to succeed are offered by caring faculty and staff. Faculty teaching within each block work together to offer integrated instruction.

What support services are available to students in this program?
An advisor who understands the unique needs of adult students will advise students in the program on academic and transfer issues. Tutoring and other support services are available online or in person.

Can my prior college credits be applied to this program?
Credits for courses previously taken at RVCC or at another accredited college or university can be substituted for required courses in the program, if they are equivalent.

Can I transfer to a four year institution to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree after completing my Associate Degree through the College for Working Adults?
RVCC has transfer agreements with more than 45 colleges and universities in New Jersey and across the country. Our graduates transfer to the top colleges and universities in New Jersey and across the county including Rutgers, Kean, The College of New Jersey, Drew and Rider. You can also continue your studies at RVCC’s North Branch campus. RVCC has partnered with leading educational institutions to offer courses leading to a bachelor’s degree on our campus. To learn more about RVCC’s University Center or other transfer agreements, visit our website at www.raritanval.edu.

How can I find out more?
Please e-mail Alberta Jaeger at collegeforworkingadults@raritanval.edu or you can call 908-253-6688 and speak to an academic recruiter!