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Brookdale/TCNJ Residential Pathway

Experience the benefits of living on and engaging with an active college campus at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in Ewing, NJ, while taking classes with Brookdale professors to earn your associate degree.

This  program offers a clear educational pathway: students complete the first two years of college education, earn an associate degree, and then seamlessly transfer to TCNJ to finish the final two years, ultimately earning a bachelor’s degree.

This unique arrangement allows Brookdale students to fully immerse themselves in residential life on TCNJ’s Ewing campus, enjoying access to a wide range of essential student services, including dining, the fitness center, and recreational spaces, intramural sports, student organizations, and the R. Barbara Gitenstein Library.

I am interested in this program and would like more information. Fill out form HERE.

Access to TCNJ Campus Resources

The following facilities and services are available to Brookdale students residing on the TCNJ campus:

  • R. Barbara Gitenstein Library
  • Brower Student Center
  • Fitness Center
  • Bookstore
  • Food venues
  • Internet and WIFI Access
  • Student Life
    • Participation in student activities, except elected positions
    • Participation in intramural sports
  • Support Services: Student Health Center, Counseling and Prevention Services, Community Counseling Collaborative

You will be given a Brookdale student ID and a TCNJ student ID to access these resources and to get into your dorm.

The partnership also offers a dual enrollment option for Monmouth County residents not initially accepted at TCNJ. This allows them to start through this Brookdale–TCNJ Residential Pathway program and transfer to TCNJ upon meeting the necessary requirements. Additional benefits include the opportunity to compete for one of five $2,000 scholarships and waived application fees and deposits.

How to Apply

Please follow the links below to apply for housing at TCNJ and then email Sarah McElroy so that she can register you for the on-campus coursework being offered.

Brookdale Application & Coursework

  • You must complete a Brookdale application to become a Brookdale Community College student here: Apply – Brookdale Community College – Apply Online (brookdalecc.edu.
  • The schedule of courses being offered for Fall 2025 are meant for first year students or students who have not taken introductory courses in Math, English, History and Psychology.
  • These courses will transfer seamlessly into TCNJ for almost all academic majors. If you are a Nursing student, please consult with your advisor before applying to this program!
  • You need to be registered for classes prior to moving onto TCNJ’s campus for the Fall 2026 semester.
  • If you have already registered for the Fall 2026 semester with Brookdale, you will be able to drop those courses and add these courses to your schedule instead. This will not impact your financial aid or billing.
  • If you have not already registered for the Fall 2026 semester with Brookdale, you will be registered for these courses, and will have a tuition bill due immediately. If you have been awarded financial aid, you can apply those funds to your tuition bill.