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Get your degree while saving big. We're more affordable than private four-year institutions. Plus, the Atlantic Cape Foundation awarded $628,000 in scholarships last year alone. And if you're a top performing high school graduate, your tuition could be free.

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Academics

Learn from distinguished professors who are experts in their fields. Choose from 46 degree programs, including a rigorous Honors program and the number one culinary school in New Jersey. With small class sizes, you'll enjoy personalized attention from our renowned faculty.

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Student Life

Enjoy everything that makes college, college. We have a diverse array of student organizations and athletic teams. You will get more from your Atlantic Cape experience than just a great classroom education. Take advantage of the countless opportunities to network, socialize and grow.

Transfer Options

Start here and get your bachelor's degree elsewhere – while saving big. We have transfer partnerships with 28 prestigious four-year institutions. You can even earn your degree from Rutgers or Fairleigh Dickinson without ever leaving our campus. These partnerships mean you enjoy exclusive scholarships, special tuition rates and more.

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Atlantic Cape News

Atlantic Cape student-athletes recognized for superior academic performance

Atlantic Cape Community College is proud to announce multiple students have been named to the Garden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) All-Academic Team for Spring 2022.

Archery Matthew Byrnes shoots his bow during an event in spring 2021.

Atlantic Cape Archery ends successful 21-2022 season, looks ahead to next year

The Atlantic Cape Archery team’s 2021-2022 season came to a close following the 2022 USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals May 19-22 in Chula Vista, California.

Members of the Atlantic Cape Archery team with Dr. Barbara Gaba, college president, at the Board of Trustees meeting May 24, 2022 at the Cape May County campus. .

Atlantic Cape Board of Trustees honors Buccaneers Archery team at May meeting

The Atlantic Cape Community College Board of Trustees conducted their monthly meeting Tuesday, May 24, at the Cape May Court House Campus.

Atlantic Cape Community College 2022 graduate walks across the quad at the Mays Landing campus before Commencement.

Atlantic Cape Community College hosts 55th annual Commencement

Nearly 400 students walked across the stage to accept their diplomas as family and friends cheered them on during Atlantic Cape Community College’s 55th annual Commencement held Thursday, May 19, in the Quad of the Mays Landing campus.

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Earn a Culinary certification in one year at Atlantic Cape’s Cape May County campus

The new Culinary program is part of expanded programming coming to the Cape May County campus this autumn that will also include courses in Drones and Hospitality, as well as evening Nursing courses.

Atlantic Cape 2022 graduates who participated in the Center for Student Success Awards pose for a photo Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Walter Edge Theater.

Center for Student Success Awards recognizes graduates and their mentors

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Center for Student Success (CSS) celebrated the graduates of the class of 2022 and their mentors during an Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 6 in Walter Edge Theater on the Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape's new Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members gather for a photo after the induction ceremony May 3 at the Walter Edge Theater.

Atlantic Cape chapter of PTK Honor Society inducts new members

Thirty-nine Atlantic Cape Community College students, 28 in person and 11 virtually, attended the ceremony. In the 2021-22 school year, there were 174 Atlantic Cape students who joined PTK, bringing membership up to 215 active members.

The Atlantic Cape Community College Archery team at the 2022 USA Archery Collegiate Target Regionals-East Region at James Madison University April 23 and 24 in Virginia.

Atlantic Cape Archery team heads to Nationals after impressive showing at Regionals

The Atlantic Cape Community College Archery team took home several accolades in the 2022 USA Archery Collegiate Target Regionals-East Region at James Madison University April 23 and 24 in Virginia.

Students and mentors in the Men of Atlantic Cape program gather after the jacket ceremony May 4, 2022 at the Mays Landing campus.

Five Men of Atlantic Cape receive jackets

Men of Atlantic Cape (MAC), a retention program for Black and Latino students at Atlantic Cape Community College, hosted a jacket presentation ceremony for five students on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the Mays Landing campus.

Academy of Culinary Arts students prepare food as part of the Iron Student Chef competition on the Mays Landing campus Friday, April 22.

Iron Student Chef competition tests Academy of Culinary Arts students' creativity and skills

Four culinary students had the right mix of ingredients and ingenuity to impress the judges on Friday, April 22 and take home the title of Iron Student Chef.

From left are Julia Train (Communication Major of the Year runner-up 2021-2022), Chloe Cramutola (Communication Major of the Year runner-up 2022-2023), Bobby Prince (Communication Major of the Year 2022-2023), and Aylin Alvarez-Santiago (Communication Major of the Year 2021-2022) at the 15th annual Communication Awards, hosted by the Communication Department at Atlantic Cape Community College, Friday, April 29 at the Walter Edge Theatre on the Mays Landing campus.

Students shine at 15th annual Communication Awards at Atlantic Cape

With all the glitz and glam of a televised awards show, the students in the Communication program at Atlantic Cape Community College were recognized for their efforts in spring and fall 2021 during the 15th annual Communication Awards.

Registration now open for Kids College at Atlantic Cape

Kids College returns starting July 11 with weeklong classes for children and teens ages 7-15 such as cartooning, mosaics, science exploration, comic book development, cooking, and digital photography.

Atlantic Cape Commencement set for May 19

Atlantic Cape Community College will celebrate the achievements of the class of 2022 during a ceremony on Thursday, May 19 at the Mays Landing campus.

A Career Fair takes place in the Student Center at Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing.

Area employers search for new staff at Atlantic Cape Career Fairs

Atlantic Cape Community College hosted two job fairs over two days, one for nursing students at the Mays Landing campus, and another general career expo across its three campuses, drawing employers and potential employees from across the region.

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Atlantic Cape Nurses Club collects supplies for families in need at SimMom Baby Shower

Atlantic Cape Community College Student Nurses Club hosted its SimMom Baby Shower on April 4 for the first time in two years, collecting items for families in need.

Register at Atlantic Cape by May 3 and get three free credits

Students have until May 3 to register for Summer and Fall 2022 classes at Atlantic Cape and receive free credits for each semester. Summer semester begins May 16 and fall classes start Aug. 29.

Atlantic Cape to host Career Fair April 12 across three campuses

Atlantic Cape Community College will host a Career Fair at each of its three campuses on Tuesday, April 12 featuring more than 50 employers.

SimMom Baby Shower hosted by Nurses Club returns April 4

The Atlantic Cape Student Nurses Club will host its SimMom Baby Shower 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 4 in H-108 (nursing lab) to benefit the Atlantic County Women’s Shelter and Meest, a nonprofit supporting Ukraine refugees and humanitarian aid.

CDA presents ‘A Conversation with Accessibility Advocate Rachel Handler’

The Atlantic Cape Community for the Differently Abled student club presents the second of its Accessibility Advocacy Series conversations Tuesday, April 12 with advocate Rachel Handler.

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39th annual Holocaust Awareness program to discuss Anne Frank investigation

The 39th annual Holocaust Awareness program is co-sponsored by the Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center at Stockton University and Atlantic Cape Community College.

Atlantic Cape Basketball players receive 2021-22 Region 19 accolades

Congratulations to Atlantic Cape Men’s Basketball players David Coit and Richard Jones for being named 2021-22 Region 19 All-Region Basketball First Team.

Atlantic Cape presents Maker’s Day and Open House March 26

Atlantic Cape Community College will present a series of fun, interactive STEM activities for all ages as part of Maker’s Day 2022, held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at the Mays Landing campus.

Students interviewing professors for series on Women’s History Month at Atlantic Cape

In honor of Women's History Month, Student Engagement will be hosting interview sessions with select women faculty leaders and their students at all three campuses throughout the month of March.

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Atlantic Cape Bucs end successful 21-22 regular men’s basketball season

The Atlantic Cape Buccaneers are co-Conference Champions. The men’s basketball team finished its regular season 15-5 in the Garden State Athletic Conference to take home the title along with Brookdale Community College before appearing in the Region 19 playoffs next week.

Atlantic Cape recognized as Leader College by Achieving the Dream

Atlantic Cape Community College has been recertified as a Leader College by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as hubs of equity and mobility in their communities, for its efforts to ensure all students succeed.

Atlantic Cape student club to host public Q&A event with accessibility advocate Jacob Hackett

Join Atlantic Cape Community College’s Community for the Differently Abled club for a discussion with local accessibility advocate Jacob Hackett 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 at the college’s Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape scholarship recipients Megan Kazier and Briseida Olivera Moreno.

There's a scholarship for that at Atlantic Cape

Atlantic Cape offers hundreds of scholarship opportunities each year to new and current students made possible by the generous donations to the Atlantic Cape Foundation. Scholarships can cover the costs of tuition, fees and books.

Atlantic Cape students stock the new campus commissary in Mays Landing Feb. 3 as part of the Day of Service.

Students stock commissary for Day of Service at Atlantic Cape

Several students at Atlantic Cape Community College participated in a Day of Service on Thursday, Feb. 3, which honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Pan-African flag is raised in the quad at the Mays Landing campus at Atlantic Cape.

Day of Unity flag raising kicks off Black History Month events at Atlantic Cape

Black History Month 2022 kicked off across Atlantic Cape Community College’s three campuses on Tuesday, Feb. 1 with a Day of Unity flag raising ceremony in the quad.

Black History Month events scheduled throughout February at Atlantic Cape

The Pan-African Flag will be raised Tuesday, Feb. 1 in the quad of Atlantic Cape Community College’s Mays Landing campus signaling the start of Black History Month and a series of events that will run throughout the month.

Atlantic Cape students Celimar Troche, 18, and Jenniffer Ozoria, 20, both of Pleasantville, stop by the Welcome Back table for a snack on the first day of Spring 2022 semester Jan. 24.

Students excited for return to Atlantic Cape campuses for Spring 2022 semester

Students at Atlantic Cape Community College returned to campus on Monday, Jan. 24 excited for the start of the Spring 2022 semester.

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Register for Spring 2022 at Atlantic Cape and get Three Free Credits

Get three free credits and a free laptop at Atlantic Cape Community College when you register for classes this spring.

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Atlantic Cape basketball standout David Coit signs with Northern Illinois University

Surrounded by family and teammates, Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Basketball player David Coit committed to NCAA Division I college, Northern Illinois University, during a signing ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 18 at the Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape offering Drone Training Course for First Responders

Atlantic Cape Community College will begin offering hands-on drone training courses for local first responders to maximize the use of drone technology in their departments.

GivingTuesday raises nearly $6K for Atlantic Cape students and initiatives

Through the generosity of community supporters, Atlantic Cape Community College raised nearly $6,000 during its GivingTuesday fundraising campaign, which will go to help students in need.

Absegami High School seniors Zoe Greblunas and Daphne Kershenblatt sit at a picnic table on Atlantic Cape's Mays Landing campus

Atlantic Cape’s Early College partnership brings 13 Greater Egg Harbor Regional seniors to campus full-time

Thirteen students from the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District participating in their district’s Early College High School partnership with Atlantic Cape, where they earn both their high school diploma and their associate’s degree at the same time, are spending their entire senior year on campus.

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Atlantic Cape’s Hunger Banquet brings attention to world hunger crisis

On Thursday, a group of students, staff and faculty at Atlantic Cape Community College gathered for a Thanksgiving meal with a focus on poverty and world hunger.

2021 Women's Volleyball team at Atlantic Cape Community College

Women’s Volleyball team ends 2021 season with 9-game winning streak, championship appearance

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Women Volleyball team finished a remarkable 2021 season Oct. 30, making it to the NJCAA Region 19 Division III championships before losing to No. 1 seed Raritan Valley.

Register for Winter and Spring 2022 classes at Atlantic Cape

Registration is open for the winter and spring semesters at Atlantic Cape Community College.

Think pink: Atlantic Cape promotes breast cancer awareness

Atlantic Cape Community College held several events in October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Clothesline Project set up in the Mays Landing campus Student Center

Clothesline Project brings domestic violence awareness to Atlantic Cape

Atlantic Cape Community College welcomed local nonprofit Avanzar and The Clothesline Project to its Mays Landing campus on Thursday in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.

Atlantic Cape archer Matthew Byrnes shooting at a competition

Atlantic Cape archer Matthew Byrnes earns national record

Atlantic Cape Community College Buccaneer archer Matthew Byrnes, 21, earned a national record for USA Archery in April during the 50m round of the Eastern Regional Collegiate Championships at James Madison University in Harrisburg, Virginia.

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Cannabis training program now available at Atlantic Cape

Registration is now open for the new online program, New Jersey Cannabis Training, which starts Nov. 15 and runs 6-9 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 13.

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Worthington Atlantic City Campus celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Atlantic Cape Community College Worthington Atlantic City campus hosts a Hispanic Heritage celebration Oct. 6, 2021.

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Atlantic Cape students encouraged to attend Transfer Fairs in October

Atlantic Cape Community College invites students to attend one of the three transfer fairs being held this October to learn about transferring upon completion of their associate’s degree.

Atlantic Cape guard David Coit shoots a basketball during practice

Atlantic Cape men's basketball coach looks toward successful season with new talent

The Atlantic Cape Buccaneers men's basketball season begins Nov. 9 against Rowan College of Gloucester County.

Atlantic Cape celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month begins Sept. 15 and Atlantic Cape Community College is celebrating with live music, film, food and more.

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Two more chances to register for fall classes at Atlantic Cape

Atlantic Cape Community College is offering two abbreviated semesters – a 13-week Cape May Seasonal Session starting Sept. 20 and an 8-week “Second Start” fall session starting Oct. 25.

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Students at Atlantic Cape Can Receive Three FREE Credits this Fall

New and existing students enrolled in Fall classes are eligible for numerous programs.

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Atlantic Cape welcomes students back for Fall 2021

Atlantic Cape Community College welcomed back students to campus this fall with a barbecue, ice cream and games Wednesday, Sept. 8, in quad of the Mays Landing campus.

Atlantic Cape awarded $10,000 from the National Junior College Athletic Association and First Point Volleyball Foundation

As announced by the NJCAA, the NJCAA Foundation and First Point Volleyball Foundation has awarded Atlantic Cape a $10,000 grant to establish a men’s volleyball program.

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Matthew Byrnes Named To Collegiate All-American Archery Team

Atlantic Cape Community College Archer Matthew Byrnes was named to the 2021 Collegiate All-American Archery Team at the United States Collegiate Championships in Richmond, Virginia.

Matthew Byrnes Finishes Fourth in Archery Championship

Atlantic Cape Community College archer Matthew Byrnes finished fourth at the Eastern Regional Collegiate Championships in Virginia on April 27, 2021.

Bucs Baseball Team Earns First Ever Top 10 Ranking

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Place 10th in ranking after double header defeat.

Two Double Headers - Four Wins!

Atlantic Cape Buccaneers win both doubleheaders this weekend at Sand Castle Stadium against Salem and Middlesex.

Bucs Baseball Claims Victory Over Cumberland

Goodrich's Walk-off Seals Dramatic Buccaneers Victory Over Cumberland

Bucs Baseball Home Opener "A Tale of Two Wins"

Atlantic Cape Baseball wins double header against Union in their season home opener!

Atlantic Cape Baseball Team Wins 2021 Season Opener

Atlantic Cape's Baseball team the Buccaneers beat Rowan College South Jersey Cumberland Dukes 9 to 5 in their season opening game in Cumberland on 3/17/21.

Atlantic Cape Announces President's List for Fall 2020

Congratulations to the recipients of the President's List for Fall 2020.

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Atlantic Cape Offers a Second Start Option for Spring Semester

Remote classes offer students safe and affordable ways to earn college credits

Atlantic Cape’s Winter and Spring 2021 Registration is Now Open

More people than ever are eligible for tuition-free college!

(L-R) The Sauri Brothers, Yan (19), Luis D. (18), and Luis G. (22)

3 Brothers, Baseball Standouts, Battling for Same Starting Position

Their passion for the game began in Puerto Rico, and has continued since they moved to New Jersey in 2008.

Atlantic Cape Offers a Late Start Option for Fall Semester

It's not too late to take Fall classes. Registration open now for Oct 26 start date.

Atlantic Cape Supports Community During Time of Crisis

Atlantic Cape Community College donated hundreds of personal protective equipment (PPE) to those who are working on the front lines and large bags of foods, along with ShopRite gift cards, were handed out to students in need.

Announcement About Spring 2020 Grading Options

In light of the COVID-19, Atlantic Cape will be offering a grading option to students enrolled in courses during the Spring 2020 semester.

A Welcome Back Message from Dr. Barbara Gaba

A message from Dr. Barbara Gaba welcoming students back for the Spring 2020 semester after an extended spring break.

Online Bookstore Resources for Students

The Atlantic Cape Bookstore and its online channel are here to support you with FREE eBooks, courseware and shipping programs as we pivot to online learning.

Free Internet & Technology Resources

Atlantic Cape understands that some students may have limited or no access to technology or the Internet. As we transition to online instruction, here are some resources to help keep you connected.

A Message To Students: Succeeding in an Online Environment

Information to familiarize yourself with the first steps you are encouraged to take and resources that are available to help you.

Coronavirus CDC Recommendations

The CDC is recommending these everyday actions to help prevent the spread of this and any other respiratory viruses.

Atlantic Cape Archery Team Competes at the US Indoor National Championship

The Atlantic Cape Community College Archery Team participated in the United States Indoor National Championships in Lancaster PA on February 23rd and 24th, 2020.

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Women's History Month 2020

Atlantic Cape Community College's Event List to Celebrate Women's History Month

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2019 Atlantic Cape Alumni Awarded GSAC Woman of the Year

Atlantic Cape Alumni was awarded the Garden State Athletic Conference 2019 Woman of the Year Award.

Spring 2020 Late Start Semester

Atlantic Cape's Spring “late-start” semester begins March 30 for students who want to add a class to their schedule or anyone interested in continuing their education.

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Black History Month Student Events

Throughout the month there will be featured handmade crafts and pop-up events featuring movies, art, historical and interactive displays at each campus.

Atlantic Cape competes at Lancaster Archery Classic

The Atlantic Cape Community College Archery Team participated in the Lancaster Archery Classic in Lancaster PA in January 2020.

Spring 2020 Registration Open

Atlantic Cape offers “late-start” Fall Semester Beginning October 28

The 8-week semester will run from October 28 - December 21 with classes available online and at the Atlantic City & Mays Landing Campuses.

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Add A Class at Atlantic Cape for Fall Semester

Current students can add classes to their fall schedules starting Sept. 3, at any Atlantic Cape Community College location or online via WebAdvisor.

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Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Give Back at the AC Rescue Mission Gala

The Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Baseball team served as ushers & greeters for the Atlantic City Rescue Mission Summer Gala and met keynote speaker, baseball legend Darryl Strawberry.

Tuition-Free Community College Returns for Fall/Spring

The Community College Opportunity Grant, or Tuition-Free College, has been renewed for Atlantic Cape’s academic year 2019-2020.

Registration Open Now for 2019 Fall Courses

Fall 2019 Registration is open now. View available courses and registration information.

Express Enrollment Day - July 27

Complete all steps for Fall Enrollment in One Day! Apply, complete financial aid, take the placement test, meet with an advisor and register for classes all on the same day.

Atlantic Cape Archery competes in 2019 National Championships

Atlantic Cape had five archers qualify to participate in the 2019 U.S. National Collegiate Championships. The event was hosted by Ohio State University and included over 50 college teams.

Athletics Department held the 2019 baseball commitment ceremony

Second Annual Baseball Commitment Ceremony

The Athletics Department held its second annual Baseball Commitment Ceremony. Letters of Intent were signed by local high school seniors who will attend Atlantic Cape in the Fall.

Summer Registration is Open NOW

Catch up or get ahead with summer classes at Atlantic Cape! A complete list of summer courses is available to view and registration is open now.

Spring Late-Start Semester begins March 25

Atlantic Cape Community College’s Spring “late-start” semester begins March 25 for students who want to add a class to their schedule or anyone interested in continuing their education in-person or online.

Atlantic Cape Women's History Month Events

Every day we celebrate all of the strong and inspirational women in our lives. Atlantic Cape is presenting panels, movie screenings and more throughout the month of March.

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Registration Open NOW! - Atlantic Cape News

Registration is Open Now for the Spring 2019 Semester. Classes available at 3 campuses and online. Over 40 degree and certificate programs available. Register early to secure your spots in the classes that work best for you.

Atlantic Cape’s CMC Campus Launches 12-Week Seasonal Semester

Registration for Academy of Culinary Arts Spring Classes Begins Oct. 29

If you’ve always loved to cook or are ready to make a career change, now is the time to register for spring 2019 classes at the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College, ranked the No. 1 culinary school in New Jersey by Best Choice Schools. Spring classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 22.

Eight-Week Affordable Online Semester Begins Oct. 29

Atlantic Cape Community College’s second “late-start” online semester begins Oct. 29 for students who want to add a class to their schedule or anyone interested in continuing their education with the convenience of not having to leave home. Atlantic Cape was recently ranked a Best Online Community College in New Jersey, and a Top Online Community College in 2015 and 2016.

Registration Dates Announced for Atlantic Cape Winter and Spring Sessions

Registration for winter and spring sessions at Atlantic Cape Community College will be offered earlier to help students plan and take advantage of the delayed payment.

Late-start Classes Begin Sept. 24 at Atlantic Cape Community College

Atlantic Cape Community College will offer “late-start” classes beginning Sept. 24 for students who want to add a class to their schedule or anyone interested in continuing their education.

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