New 3+1 option supports affordability, seamless transfer

Galloway, N.J. — Students interested in earning a four-year degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management can now complete their first three years of study at 91��ý and transfer to Stockton University through a new agreement signed by the schools Monday.

The 3+1 agreement offers a distinct pathway for students who complete their associate degree in Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Management at 91��ý to earn up to 90 credits that may be transferred to Stockton.

“Stockton is dedicated to empowering students to plan their full educational experience in a cost-effective way and supporting students through a seamless transfer process,” Stockton President Joe Bertolino said. “Today, we are also proud to further expand our longtime Transfer Pathways agreement with 91��ý.”

“At 91��ý, we are committed to providing our students with the resources they need to achieve their goals, and we are excited to expand opportunities for them to seamlessly transfer to Stockton University to complete their degrees,” said 91��ý President Pamela Monaco. “The hospitality, recreation and tourism industries play a critical role in our community, offering great career prospects for our students. This expanded partnership between 91��ý and Stockton will facilitate the transfer process and make it even easier for students to launch their careers while filling this important need.”

During the third year at 91��ý, students will take Stockton-level courses at the county college tuition rate. Then they would transfer their three years of coursework and complete their final year at Stockton at the four-year university’s tuition rate and earn a baccalaureate degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management through Stockton’s School of Business.

“This collaborative model minimizes transfer risk, financial costs and sets our learners up for success,” said Warren Kleinsmith, dean of the Stockton School of Business.

“We have maintained a longstanding positive relationship with 91��ý’s program and have worked diligently to integrate their students seamlessly into our Bachelor of Science program,” said Noel Criscione-Naylor, program chair of the Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management program. “This new agreement not only underscores our dedication to their students but also offers added flexibility while preserving the immersive experience students gain with us, ensuring they are professionally prepared upon graduation.”

91��ý students in the program will receive conditional dual admission to Stockton beginning their first year of an associated degree program. The benefits of that arrangement include joint advising with both Stockton and 91��ý and availability to apply for designated scholarships.

In September, Stockton and 91��ý signed a separate agreement providing a 3+1 opportunity for students majoring in Accounting, Marketing and Business Administration at 91��ý to transfer to Stockton’s School of Business and a 2+2 pathway for 91��ý’s Social Work major to Stockton’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

For more information, contact Stockton University Admissions at 609-652-4261 or admissions@stockton.edu, or 91��ý Admissions at 732-255-0482 or hub@ocean.edu.