Students interested in transfer to Pennsylvania State University Abington, Brandywine or Harrisburg are asked to review the list of approved majors and submit a dual admissions intent form through Community College of Philadelphia’s system. To submit this form, login to the MyCCP portal and find the Transfer/Dual Admissions box in the top right of the MyGPS tab.

If you do not see your major listed or you are interested in transfer to a different Pennsylvania State University Commonwealth Campus, please follow the guidelines on this page.

Pennsylvania State University Dual Admissions Process

Community College of Philadelphia students planning to attend one of Penn State's Commonwealth Campuses are eligible to apply to this program. You can participate by submitting a Dual Admissions Form while you are enrolled at Community College of Philadelphia. You will receive a conditional offer of admission to a Penn State Commonwealth Campus and will be assigned a Penn State User ID and login.  During the last semester Community College of Philadelphia, you will submit a transfer application and official transcripts from all your colleges or universities attended.

Students who earn an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), or Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in a transfer degree program, are in good standing, and have a minimum grade-point average of 2.00 are guaranteed admission to a degree program completed at one of Penn State's 19 commonwealth campus locations.

Admissions into a particular major is not guaranteed.

• Penn State Abington
• Penn State Altoona
• Penn State Beaver
• Penn State Behrend
• Penn State Berks
• Penn State Brandywine
• Penn State DuBois
• Penn State Fayette
• Penn State Greater Allegheny
• Penn State Harrisburg
• Penn State Hazleton
• Penn State Lehigh Valley
• Penn State Mont Alto
• Penn State New Kensington
• Penn State Schuylkill
• Penn State Scranton
• Penn State Shenango
• Penn State Wilke-Barre
• Penn State York

The University Park campus of Pennsylvania State University is not included in this Agreement.

Take the following steps to participate in the Penn State Dual Admissions Program:

1. Complete the Penn State Dual Admissions Form

Provide Penn State with some brief information to let them know you intend to enroll.

Students interested in pre-approved programs at Pennsylvania State University Abington, Brandywine or Harrisburg are asked to submit the Community College of Philadelphia dual admissions intent form. To submit this form, login to the MyCCP portal and find the Transfer/Dual Admissions box in the top right of the MyGPS tab.

2. Participate in semester-by-semester advising

Work with your Community College of Philadelphia advisor or counselor to earn your associate degree and prepare for the transition to your Pennsylvania State University Commonwealth Campus to complete your four-year degree.

3. Submit your Penn State Application

Submit your MyPennState Application during the last semester you are enrolled at Community College of Philadelphia. Be sure to request an application fee waiver from your Pennsylvania State University admissions counselor before you submit your application.

4. Provide your Pennsylvania Community College transcripts

Send official transcripts to Pennsylvania State University from your community college and any other post-secondary institution where coursework was attempted.

Penn State Dual Admissions Form

For information concerning transfer please schedule an appointment to visit a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor. Students are also welcome to contact the transfer institution directly.

Community College of Philadelphia

Academic Advising
Bonnell Building, BG-12
1700 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-751-8777
advising@ccp.edu

Counseling Center
Bonnell Building, BG-7
1700 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-751-8169
counseling@ccp.edu