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Jumpstart

Learn. Earn. Get Ahead.

Jumpstart Your College Education

Jumpstart is Atlantic Cape’s premier high school recruitment and enrollment program for graduating seniors from participating high schools. This program allows you to jumpstart your college education by earning credits that will allow you to smoothly transition from high school to college. Jumpstart students will be guided through application, placement, advising and registration.

Why choose Jumpstart?

  • Get a head start on college
  • Schedule courses early
  • Receive personalized support through every step

Students should contact their Guidance Office early in their senior year to indicate interest in the Jumpstart program.

What to expect:

step 1

Declare Your Interest in Jumpstart

Atlantic Cape’s Recruitment Team will visit your high school during the fall of your senior year to deliver a presentation on degree programs, placement requirements, financial aid, articulation agreements and the steps to get started. After the presentation, a QR code will be available in your Guidance Office. Simply scan the code and complete the form to officially declare your interest in Jumpstart.

step 2

Apply for Admission

All students are required to complete the Default Undergraduate Application, even if they have previously taken Dual Credit courses at Atlantic Cape.

Once your application is submitted, you will receive an acceptance letter within 24 hours and access to your Atlantic Cape Connect student portal. You will also be provided with a student Buccaneer email account. All Atlantic Cape communications will be sent to your Buccaneer account, so make sure to check that account periodically. Pro tip: set up email forwarding to never miss a message!

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step 3

Establishing Placement

One of the benefits of the Jumpstart program is that your Guidance Office will automatically send us your transcripts and test scores once your mid-year senior grades are posted. Our team will review your documents and notify you by email if placement testing is required.

Learn more about Testing & Placement

Step 4

Register for Classes

After we have established your placement, you will meet with a Student Services Navigator to schedule your Fall Semester courses. No appointment is needed! As a Jumpstart student, our Student Services Navigators will visit your high school during the spring of your senior year to meet with you directly. You will also have the option to schedule courses over the summer if you’d like to get a head start on your college journey.

Participating High School Partners

  • Absegami High School
  • Atlantic City High School
  • Atlantic County Institute of Technology
  • Buena Regional High School
  • Cape May Technical High School
  • Cedar Creek High School
  • Chartertech High School
  • Egg Harbor Township High School
  • Hammonton High School
  • Lower Cape May Regional High School
  • Mainland High School
  • Middle Township High School
  • Oakcrest High School
  • Ocean City High School
  • Pleasantville High School
  • Wildwood High School
Have Questions?

We're here to help.

Contact your high school guidance office or call Atlantic Cape at  (609) 343-5000.