Automotive Technology Selective Admissions
Admission to the RCSJ Automotive Technology program is selective, meaning it is not guaranteed and requires additional steps towards admission.
Automotive Technology
The next Automotive Technology—Ford ASSET— cohort starts in September 2026.
This program requires a portfolio with a checklist of duties, which must be completed by the deadline for admission consideration.
- Deadline to Apply: May 26, 2026
- Decision Sent: June 15, 2026
- Decisions will be sent to your RCSJ student email.
The Automotive Technology program is a joint venture involving three cooperating participants: Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ), Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT), and the Ford Motor Company. Ford supports 38 other such programs throughout the United States under the name of ASSET (Automotive Student Service Educational Training).
ASSET at RCSJ is a 24-month curriculum. The Automotive Technology classes, which include lectures and hands-on shop experiences, are held at GCIT. Supportive liberal arts courses, including mathematics, science and computer classes, are held on the RCSJ campus. Both institutions are adjacently located on Tanyard Road in Sewell, New Jersey.
The Automotive Technology courses cover bumper-to-bumper technical training on Ford automotive products, including the latest developments in engines, ignitions and fuel systems, on-board electronics, and computerized engine controls. All students who are admitted and successfully complete the two-year program will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Automotive Technology.
The program is divided into four semesters. Ten 12-week sessions of classroom and shop experience alternate with ten 12-week internship/cooperative education at participating Ford/Lincoln dealerships in the Delaware Valley. The incorporation of the internships allows students to apply their classroom training in a real-work setting. Additionally, students become familiar with the dealership environment and organizational structure, as well as the competencies expected of a professional automotive technician. Students are paid a salary for their work experiences at the dealerships during their internship periods.
How to Apply
- Follow the general admission Steps to Enroll beginning with the application
- Complete the Automotive Technology Admission Packet
- Meet with program directors for an interview
Have Questions?
Automotive Technology Frequently Asked Questions
Automotive Technology/Ford ASSET is a Gloucester campus program with instruction taking place at the RCSJ campus as well as GCIT for the hands-on training.
Graduates from the Automotive Technology Program at RCSJ earn an Associate in Applied Science, Automotive Technology. The program is accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Four semesters, which is two academic years
Approximately 20 students are accepted each year.
It is a daytime, weekday program, and requires a paid co-op experience with a Ford dealership.
Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of their first dealer assignment.
Program cost varies per student due to financial aid circumstances. The tuition and fees chart details the cost. There is a required, approximate investment of $5,000 for a basic tool set and roll cabinet. If preferred, upgrades are available.
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