HCCC | SPU CONNECT Program


This logo represents the collaborative program "HCCC CONNECT SPU" between Hudson County Community College and Saint Peter's University. It highlights a partnership symbolized by the interconnected design, aiming to bridge academic programs and facilitate seamless student transfers.

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) and St. Peter’s University (SPU) 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 St. Peter’s 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.

Benefits of CONNECT

  • Tuition Cost Savings! Based on your income, your degree may be tuition-free!
  • Every Credit Counts! A specialized, aligned curriculum from HCCC to SPU ensures all HCCC credits transfer toward your selected SPU degree program.
  • Dedicated Success Coaches. Transfer Success Coaches provide continuous support and guidance from your enrollment at HCCC to your graduation from SPU.
  • CONNECT = Access. As a CONNECT student, you will have access to facilities and events at both colleges, including housing and sporting events at SPU.
  • No Additional Application. Earn your associate degree at HCCC and then seamlessly transition to earn your bachelor's degree at SPU with no additional application or fees required.
  • CONNECT Your Career. Enjoy special internship and co-curricular experiences that will prepare you for career success.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! The CONNECT Program is not the only way you can transfer into SPU. Your credits will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis and all transfer policies will apply to you. We can accept upwards of 60 credits from HCCC. For more information, please visit our SPU Transfer Frequently Asked Questions page.

CONNECT is available to current HCCC students who:

  • Are enrolled in an eligible CONNECT degree program pathway.
  • Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Have earned between 0 and 30 college credits at HCCC.
  • Enroll in at least 9 credits per semester at HCCC.
  • Are not currently enrolled in another CONNECT program.
  • Complete the CONNECT Declaration Form.

Complete the CONNECT Declaration Form A Transfer Success Coach will reach out to you with the next steps.

CONNECT+

Students in the following CONNECT+ pathways have the opportunity to accelerate the completion of a graduate degree at SPU.

Contact Information

Contact Alexandra Ruiz for further information regarding the CONNECT program or transfer admission to SPU.

Alexandra RuizAlexandra F. Ruiz
Admissions & Enrollment Specialist
HCCC | SPU Connect Transfer Success Coach and Admissions
connect@saintpeters.edu
(201) 761 - 7114

Locations & Times
Monday, Wednesday 9am - 4pm HCCC Campus
Tuesday, Thursday 8am - 4pm SPU Campus
Friday (Remote)