The image to your right is what the home screen of our application looks like.
- Choose Create Account.(It's in two locations, right under Sign In and in the top navigation section)
- Then check your email, clicking the activation button in the message we send you.
- After activating your account, return to the homepage and sign in.
- That will take you to the My Account page and you will click on Create New Application.
- There are four different applications to chose from and we will tell you about each in the next four sections.
This is the most common application. Choose this if you’re planning to earn a degree at Atlantic Cape, transfer from another college, take credit classes, or are just visiting for a semester.
If you're a high school student getting a head start on college, this is the one for you. It covers dual credit, concurrent enrollment, and early college programs.
If you want to learn more about earning college credit while still in high school, visit:
Early College Programs
Use this application if you’re planning to earn your bachelor’s degree through our 3+1 program with Stockton. You’ll need to have already completed the regular application, and have at least 45 college credits finished. This step helps you lock in the third year at Atlantic Cape’s affordable tuition before transferring to Stockton for your final year.
We have additional 3+1 programs with Rutgers and Thomas Edison State University. For those, you will use the Default Undergraduate Application. You can learn more about our agreements here:
Transfer Agreements
Use this application if you’re planning to apply to our competitive Nursing program. The application period is from March 2, 2026 until June 1, 2026. Applicants must have completed all prerequisite courses, Official TEAS scores, proof of high school completion and proof of residency. The application is now fully online, select the button below to get started. Either create an account to get started or enter your log-in credentials.Once you submit your application, monitor your email for confirmation, updates, and any requests for additional information. This is your opportunity to join a rigorous, rewarding program that prepares you for a meaningful career in nursing.
If you are transferring prerequisite courses from another institution, you must submit your official transcripts by May 27, 2026. Transcripts received after this date may not be processed in time for admission review. Please send to transcripts@atlanticcape.edu.
Atlantic and Cape May County residents are given priority consideration. Residents of other counties will be considered only if all seats cannot be filled with qualified Atlantic and Cape May County students.
Nursing Application
You may be eligible to attend Atlantic Cape tuition-free through the Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG). This New Jersey state program covers the cost of tuition and approved fees for students whose adjusted gross income is $0–$60,000. There’s no separate application - just complete the FAFSA or NJ Alternative Application, and you’ll be considered automatically. Whether you’re a full-time or part-time student, this is your chance to earn a college degree without the burden of tuition.