Joint Admissions is

• An agreement among Massachusetts Community Colleges, State Colleges, and University of Massachusetts campuses.
• A guaranteed seat in a designated program or major (although some majors are excluded)
• No application fee or lengthy application process.
• No obligation. You may withdraw at any time.

What are the benefits of Joint Admissions?

• No application fee.
• Easy application process
• No obligation to enroll. Applicants may withdraw at any time
• Transfer scholarships are available
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA and become eligible for 1/3 reduction in tuition (day programs) at the four-year school

What's required for Joint Admissions?

• Enroll in a designated QCC transfer program 
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 heading into the final semester (and at the time of graduation)
• Have a GPA of 3.0, and be eligible for 1/3 off tuition at the receiving institution-- TAP benefit)
• Fill out the Intent To Enroll form in last semester at QCC (usually at 45 credits)
• Earn Associate degree--graduate!
• Other restrictions may apply, so work closely with QCC and Four-Year College Advisors

What QCC programs are part of the Joint Admissions agreements?

View QCC JA agreements with MA State Colleges and UMass campuses

Commonwealth Transfer Compact (CTC) is

• An assurance that a minimum of 60 college level credits will transfer to any Massachusetts state college or UMass campus
• An opportunity to complete general education requirements that are required at the four-year college/university

What are the benefits of the Commonwealth Transfer Compact?

• Guesswork about course transferability is eliminated
• The general education core taken at QCC is accepted as a full equal to the general education requirements at the four-year college/university
• The four-year institution can only require an additional 68 credits to complete the Bachelor degree. Change of major is an exception.
• Courses that generally do not transfer, such as technical courses, may be accepted under the CTC.

What's required for the Commonwealth Transfer Compact?

• Complete a general education core of college level courses, including

  --English Composition  and Literature      6 credits

  --Behavioral & Social Sciences                9 credits

  --Humanities & Fine Arts                           9 credits

  --Natural & Physical Sciences                  8 credits

  --Mathematics (MAT 100 or higher)          3 credits

   

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Graduate with Associate degree

Tuition Advantage Program (TAP) is

It is a  waiver of 1/3 of the in-state tuition rate at the Massachusetts State College or University of Massachusetts campus for the first year.  Maintain a 3.0 the following year at the four-year college and receive a 1/3 tuition waiver for the second year as well.  To be eligible for TAP you must be enrolled in a designated Joint Admission program of study.  Currently, most colleges honor TAP only for Fall and Spring semester day classes. Other restrictions may apply 

How does TAP work?

Meet Joint Admissions eligibility requirements and complete Joint Admissions Intent To Enroll process. Only Joint Admissions participants who earn an Associate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible for TAP benefit.