Bloomsburg Commonwealth University

Bloomsburg UNIVERSITY

Location: Bloomsburg, PA and Philadelphia, PA
Number of undergraduate students: 8,000 (year)
Type of Institution:
Public - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE)
Setting: Rural, Small City
Delivery Format: traditional day, eve, online
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As of July 1, 2022, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania joined Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and Mansfield University of Pennsylvania as one single institution with multiple unique locations and campus experiences to be called, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. 

At this time, students interested in transfer to Bloomsburg Commonwealth University should still contact the Bloomsburg University Admissions office for transfer information and assistance. 

Community College of Philadelphia has several transfer agreements with Bloomsburg Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania:  core-to-core and two different program-to-program transfer agreements. To benefit from these agreements, students must earn an appropriate associate degree before transfer.

Statewide Transfer Agreement

As one of Pennsylvania’s public universities within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), Bloomsburg Commonwealth University is a member of the Pennsylvania Statewide Transfer System, dedicated to accepting the transfer of Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees into parallel baccalaureate programs with full junior standing, recognizing all the competencies attained within the associate degree programs. The associate degree may integrate courses to satisfy part of a 30-credit framework.

To benefit from this program-to-program agreement, students must earn an appropriate associate degree before transfer.

Students are encouraged to visit www.pacollegetransfer.net to explore transfer opportunities with institutions that participate in the Statewide Transfer System and to view Community College of Philadelphia courses that are part of the 30 credit framework mentioned above. Courses from the 30 credit framework are recommended to be integrated into a student's degree program at Community College of Philadelphia.

Core-to-Core

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) institutions recognize that students who transfer from Community College of Philadelphia with an Associate of Science or an Associate of Arts degree:

Shall have satisfied the general education requirements at the receiving university (in this case, Bloomsburg Commonwealth University). Exceptions may be made for the following, provided that these exceptions do not extend the student’s time to the degree: (a) One signature general education course (up to 3 credits), if applicable; (b) Any prescribed general education course required for the major, if not satisfactorily completed; (c) General education overlays satisfied in advanced courses in the major. (PASSHE Transfer policy.)

Students are encouraged to ask the Bloomsburg Commonwealth University admissions representative about this policy and about a possible signature course required upon transfer to Bloomsburg Commonwealth University.

Accelerated Degree Completion Program Agreement

In addition to the PASSHE policies, Community College of Philadelphia has a program-to-program transfer agreement for Bloomsburg Commonwealth University’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Leadership. Under this Agreement, Bloomsburg Commonwealth University’s accelerated bachelor’s degree completion program in Technical Leadership will accept all or most of the courses from any associate degree from Community College of Philadelphia to satisfy half of the bachelor’s degree guaranteeing junior status. This program is offered fully online.

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Contact Information

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

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

Bloomsburg Commonwealth University

Marnie Yeick 
Assistant Director of Admissions
570-389-5489 


Approved Academic Degree Programs

The following Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.) and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree programs at Community College of Philadelphia are approved for program-to-program to the corresponding degree programs at Bloomsburg Commonwealth University.
                 
All Community College of Philadelphia associate degrees are approved for Bloomsburg Commonwealth University’s accelerated Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Leadership offered fully onlineThis is an example of a degree completion program by which Bloomsburg Commonwealth University will accept all or most of the courses from any associate degree to satisfy half of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Leadership.   

Students interested in transfer for programs other than those listed should contact a Bloomsburg Commonwealth University undergraduate admissions representative and/or meet with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor to discuss an appropriate plan of transfer.

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Use the category headers to sort by Community College of Philadelphia program major or Transfer Program major.

CCP Programsort descending Bachelor Program
Individualized Studies Technical Leadership
Interior Design Technical Leadership
International Studies Technical Leadership
Justice Technical Leadership
Liberal Arts Technical Leadership
Liberal Arts - Honors Technical Leadership
Liberal Arts - Social/Behavioral Science Technical Leadership
Mass Media Communication Studies
Mass Media Technical Leadership
Mathematics Mathematics
Mathematics Technical Leadership
Medical Laboratory Technician Technical Leadership
Music Performance Technical Leadership
Network Administration Technical Leadership
Network Technology Management and Administration Technical Leadership
Nursing Technical Leadership
Paralegal Studies Technical Leadership
Photographic Imaging Technical Leadership
Psychology Psychology
Psychology Technical Leadership
Public Health Technical Leadership
Respiratory Care Technology Technical Leadership
Sound Recording and Music Technology Technical Leadership
Technical Studies Technical Leadership
Theater Technical Leadership
Theater Theater Arts
Tourism and Hospitality Management Technical Leadership

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