{"id":2860,"date":"2026-01-09T08:28:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T13:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/enrollment-services\/?page_id=2860"},"modified":"2026-03-09T12:46:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:46:30","slug":"hudson-county-community-college-connect-transfer-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/enrollment-services\/hudson-county-community-college-connect-transfer-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Hudson County Community College CONNECT Transfer Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/110\/files\/2026\/01\/hccc-spu-connect.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/110\/files\/2026\/01\/hccc-spu-connect.jpg\" alt=\"Â鶹´«Ã½ and Hudson County Community College Connect Program logo\" width=\"686\" height=\"236\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2866 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/110\/files\/2026\/01\/hccc-spu-connect.jpg 686w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/110\/files\/2026\/01\/hccc-spu-connect-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/110\/files\/2026\/01\/hccc-spu-connect-676x233.jpg 676w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/110\/files\/2026\/01\/hccc-spu-connect-120x41.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>St. Peter\u2019s University (SPU) and Hudson County Community College (HCCC) are proud to announce the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/news\/2025\/12\/11\/saint-peters-university-joins-hudson-county-community-college-connect-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HCCC|SPU CONNECT Transfer Program<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What is the HCCC|SPU CONNECT Program?<\/h3>\n<p>CONNECT is an exciting partnership between Hudson County Community College (HCCC) and\u00a0St. Peter\u2019s University (SPU). Students in the CONNECT program will receive personalized support and services to streamline the transfer process from HCCC to SPU. In addition to seamless transfer into Bachelor degree programs, through CONNECT+, students can also accelerate their completion of a graduate degree at SPU.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Benefits of CONNECT<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition Cost Savings!<\/strong> Based on your income, your degree may be tuition-free! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hesaa.org\/Pages\/NJCollegePromise.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New Jersey College Promise<\/a> offers an affordable pathway to a college degree. Together, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hesaa.org\/Documents\/CCOG\/CCOG_flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hesaa.org\/Pages\/gsg.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Garden State Guarantee (GSG)<\/a> programs promise transparent, predictable pricing for up to four years of college here in New Jersey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Every Credit Counts!<\/strong> A specialized, aligned curriculum from HCCC to SPU ensures all HCCC credits transfer toward your selected SPU degree program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dedicated Success Coaches.<\/strong> Transfer Success Coaches provide continuous support and guidance from your enrollment at HCCC to your graduation from SPU.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CONNECT = Access.<\/strong> As a CONNECT student, you will have access to facilities and events at both colleges, including housing and sporting events at SPU.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No Additional Application.<\/strong> Earn your associate degree at HCCC and then seamlessly transition to earn your bachelor&#8217;s degree at SPU with no additional application or fees required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CONNECT Your Career.<\/strong> Enjoy special internship and co-curricular experiences that will prepare you for career success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordions-2862\" class=\"accordions-2862 accordions\" data-accordions={&quot;lazyLoad&quot;:true,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;2862&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;collapsible&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;heightStyle&quot;:&quot;content&quot;,&quot;animateStyle&quot;:&quot;swing&quot;,&quot;animateDelay&quot;:1000,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;active&quot;:999,&quot;expandedOther&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}>\r\n                <div id=\"accordions-lazy-2862\" class=\"accordions-lazy\" accordionsId=\"2862\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"items\"  style=\"display:none\" >\r\n    \r\n            <div post_id=\"2862\" itemcount=\"0\"  header_id=\"header-1767965012835\" id=\"header-1767965012835\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1767965012835 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Who Should Consider Being CONNECTed?\">\r\n                                    <span id=\"accordion-icons-1767965012835\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\r\n                        <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                        <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                    <span id=\"header-text-1767965012835\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Who Should Consider Being CONNECTed?<\/span>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-content content1767965012835 \">\r\n                <p>CONNECT is available to current HCCC students who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are enrolled in an eligible CONNECT degree program pathway.<\/li>\n<li>Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.<\/li>\n<li>Have earned between 0 and 30 college credits at HCCC.<\/li>\n<li>Enroll in at least 9 credits per semester at HCCC.<\/li>\n<li>Are not currently enrolled in another CONNECT program.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/01997d7af6ea7ccf9e1f882b706c4737\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complete the CONNECT Declaration Form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\r\n    \r\n            <div post_id=\"2862\" itemcount=\"1\"  header_id=\"header-1767965014689\" id=\"header-1767965014689\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1767965014689 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"Which HCCC programs are part of the CONNECT Program?\">\r\n                                    <span id=\"accordion-icons-1767965014689\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\r\n                        <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                        <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                    <span id=\"header-text-1767965014689\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">Which HCCC programs are part of the CONNECT Program?<\/span>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-content content1767965014689 \">\r\n                <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/docs\/hccc-spu-connect-aa-ba-elem-educ.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Arts in Education (Elementary\/ Secondary) to Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/docs\/hccc-spu-connect-as-bs-accountancy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science in Accountancy to Bachelor of Science in Accountancy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/docs\/hccc-spu-connect-as-bs-bio.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science in Biology to Bachelor of Science in Biology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/docs\/hccc-spu-connect-as-bs-business.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science in Business Administration to Bachelor of Science in Business Administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/docs\/hccc-spu-connect-as-bs-cj.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science in Criminal Justice to Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/docs\/hccc-spu-connect-as-bs-compsci.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science in Computer Science to Bachelor of Science in Computer Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/docs\/hccc-spu-connect-as-bs-compsci-aimachine.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science in Computer Science to Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (AI\/ Machine Learning track)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/docs\/hccc-spu-connect-as-bs-compsci-cis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science in Computer Science to Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (CIS track)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/docs\/hccc-spu-connect-as-bs-cyber.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science in Cybersecurity to Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Cybersecurity track)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/docs\/hccc-spu-connect-as-bs-psych.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science in Psychology to Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\r\n    \r\n            <div post_id=\"2862\" itemcount=\"2\"  header_id=\"header-1767965015376\" id=\"header-1767965015376\" style=\"\" class=\"accordions-head head1767965015376 border-none\" toggle-text=\"\" main-text=\"How DO I Apply to the CONNECT Program?\">\r\n                                    <span id=\"accordion-icons-1767965015376\" class=\"accordion-icons\">\r\n                        <span class=\"accordion-icon-active accordion-plus\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                        <span class=\"accordion-icon-inactive accordion-minus\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                    <span id=\"header-text-1767965015376\" class=\"accordions-head-title\">How DO I Apply to the CONNECT Program?<\/span>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-content content1767965015376 \">\r\n                <p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/01997d7af6ea7ccf9e1f882b706c4737\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complete the CONNECT Declaration Form<\/a>. A Transfer Success Coach will reach out to you with the next steps.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>CONNECT+<\/h3>\n<p>Students in the following CONNECT+ pathways have the opportunity to accelerate the completion of a graduate degree at SPU:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/docs\/hccc-spu-connect-as-bs-ms-accountancy-grad.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science in Accountancy to Bachelor of Science in Accountancy<\/a> (Master of Science in Accountancy Track)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/docs\/hccc-spu-connect-as-bs-bio-ms-grad.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science in Biology to Bachelor of Science in Biology<\/a> (Master of Science in Biology Track)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/docs\/hccc-spu-connect-as-bs-mba-grad.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science in Business Administration to Bachelor of Science in Business Administration<\/a> (Master of Science in Business Administration Track)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/docs\/hccc-spu-connect-as-bs-ms-cj-grad.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science in Criminal Justice to Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice<\/a> (Master of Science in Criminal Justice Track)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/docs\/hccc-spu-connect-as-bs-ms-cyber-grad.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science in Cybersecurity to Bachelor of Science in Computer Science<\/a> (Cybersecurity track) (Master of Science in Cyber Security Track)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hccc.edu\/student-success\/resources\/documents\/hccc-spu-connect-as-bs-ms-psychology-grad.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science in Psychology to Bachelor of Psychology<\/a> (Master of Science in Psychology or Master of Arts in Psychology Option)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Need More Information?<\/h3>\n<p>Contact Alexandra Ruiz for further information regarding the CONNECT program or transfer admission to SPU.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/110\/files\/2026\/01\/hccc-spu-connect-alexa-ruiz-headshot-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/110\/files\/2026\/01\/hccc-spu-connect-alexa-ruiz-headshot-273x300.jpg\" alt=\"photo of Alexandra Ruiz\" width=\"225\" height=\"247\" class=\" wp-image-2870 alignleft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/110\/files\/2026\/01\/hccc-spu-connect-alexa-ruiz-headshot-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/110\/files\/2026\/01\/hccc-spu-connect-alexa-ruiz-headshot-283x311.jpg 283w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/110\/files\/2026\/01\/hccc-spu-connect-alexa-ruiz-headshot-768x844.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/110\/files\/2026\/01\/hccc-spu-connect-alexa-ruiz-headshot-1398x1536.jpg 1398w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/110\/files\/2026\/01\/hccc-spu-connect-alexa-ruiz-headshot-1864x2048.jpg 1864w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/110\/files\/2026\/01\/hccc-spu-connect-alexa-ruiz-headshot-109x120.jpg 109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alexandra F. Ruiz<\/strong><br \/>\nAdmissions &amp; Enrollment Specialist<br \/>\nHCCC SPU Connect Transfer Success Coach<br \/>\n(201) 761-7114<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:connect@saintpeters.edu\">connect@saintpeters.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Locations &amp; Times<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monday &amp; Wednesday 9:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m. @ HCCC Campus<br \/>\nTuesday &amp; Thursday 8:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m. @SPU Campus<br \/>\nFriday (remote)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St. Peter\u2019s University (SPU) and Hudson County Community College (HCCC) are proud to announce the HCCC|SPU CONNECT Transfer Program. What is the HCCC|SPU CONNECT Program? CONNECT is an exciting partnership between Hudson County Community College (HCCC) and\u00a0St. Peter\u2019s University (SPU). 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