The CCS Program Fall 2026 admissions process is now closed to new applicants.
We appreciate your interest in the CCS Program and encourage you to apply for Fall 2027 admission. The application portal will open on August 1, 2026.
In preparation for application submission, we encourage you to review our list of supporting documents below.
Application Information
Please note that all required application materials must be submitted in full to be reviewed and considered for an interview. CCS follows a rolling admission process, and applications will be reviewed as they are completed until all spots have been filled.
Please note: The CCS application process must be completed online and follows a rolling admission process.
While CCS utilizes a rolling admission process, the sequence in which interview applications are reviewed is determined by several factors. These include the date the application was received, current residential housing availability, and the needs of the developing program cohort.
Application Supporting Documents
The CCS Program application process must be completed online and will follow a rolling admission process. In preparation for application submission, we encourage you to review the chart to begin gathering any materials you may need to provide for a complete application.
Applications will open August 1 for the following academic year.
Please note that CCS does not provide individual feedback on, or discuss the reasons related to, interview/admission committee decisions.
Below is a chart that indicates the supporting documents that must accompany a four-year, articulation and/or waitlist application.
Four Year Applicant
This is for an individual who A) has never applied to the CCS Program prior to this application B) offered wait list status but did not accept it or C) was declined.
- Student Application – online
- Official High School Transcript
- Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Educational Evaluation
- Psychological/Behavioral Evaluation
- Contact Information for 2 Student Recommendations
- Guardianship Information
- Short Essay Response
- Photograph of Applicant
Wait List Applicant
This is for an individual who applied for the CCS program in the following academic year and was offered/accepted waitlist status.
- Student Application – online (abbreviated)
- Short Essay Response
- Current Resume
- Contact Information for 1 Student Recommendation – must be a different than first submission
- Guardianship Information
- Photograph of Applicant
Two Year Articulation Experience
This is ONLY for individuals who successfully completed or will be completing (same year as application), The Bergen Community College Turning Point Program.
Application deadline: November 26, 2025
- Student Application – online
- Turning Point/Bergen Community College Transcript
- Turning Point/Bergen Community College Certificate (if graduated)
- Psychological/Behavioral Evaluation
- Resume
- Contact Information for 2 student Recommendations – one must be a BCC/Turning Point Employee
- Short Essay Response
- Guardianship Information
- Photograph of Applicant