Community College of Philadelphia has a program-to-program transfer Agreement with Rowan University.

Program-to-Program

These are Agreements in which an entire curriculum or program of study is accepted, so graduates of these specific associate degree programs transfer with advanced standing (junior status) into a matching specific bachelor's degree program at Rowan University. To benefit from this Agreement, students must earn an appropriate associate degree before transfer.

Admissions Eligibility

Under this Agreement, Community College of Philadelphia students shall be admitted to Rowan University, provided they:

• Graduate from Community College of Philadelphia with an Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.) or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in one of the approved programs listed.
• Achieve a minimum cumulative 2.0 Community College of Philadelphia grade point average (GPA). Some academic programs may have higher GPA requirements. See appropriate transfer guide for details.
• Satisfy all other applicable Rowan University Admissions and program-specific requirements. Program specific requirements are included in the “general information” section of the transfer guides.

Note:

• A minimum grade of “C” is required for a course to transfer to Rowan University. 
• Students are responsible for sending Rowan official transcripts for evaluation of credit from Community College of Philadelphia and any other attended institutions attended, including military transcripts. Credit may also be awarded for AP, CLEP, etc. with appropriate documentation. Developmental courses are not eligible for transfer.
• Students are advised to follow the Transfer Guides provided to assure that they are meeting the appropriate associate degree and courses for the best transfer into Rowan University. Any additional admissions criteria will be included in the “general information” section of the appropriate transfer guides.
• Students who do not complete an appropriate Associate Degree or who have pursued a Community College of Philadelphia associate degree study other than those designated in this Agreement and who wish to transfer to Rowan University are not considered under this Agreement. These students are welcome to apply to Rowan University to be considered for admissions on an individual basis; credits will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis.

Search for Programs and Transfer Guides

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Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to bachelor's degrees at Rowan University. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.

Students are advised to visit with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor for further assistance.

COMBINED ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAMS (4+1 DUAL DEGREES)

In addition to the approved bachelor's degrees at Rowan University, Community College of Philadelphia students who earn a bachelor's degree at Rowan University also have access to graduate education, and may be eligible for the Combined Advanced Degree Program (CADP) options noted below:

Scholarships and Financial Aid

To encourage Community College of Philadelphia graduates to transfer to Rowan University, Rowan University agrees to the following:

Application Fee

Rowan University will waive the application fee for students who apply to Rowan University.

Academic Scholarship

Community College of Philadelphia graduates who earn an associate degree from the list of approved degrees and who transfer to Rowan University will receive in-state tuition regardless of their residence.

Financial Aid

Students who transfer under this Agreement are eligible for financial aid on the same basis as all other Rowan University students with junior status.

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

Rowan University

Alea Lemanowicz
Transfer Admissions Counselor and Recruiter
Office of Admissions, Rowan University
(856) 256-5278
SMS: (856) 347-5480
alemanowicz@admissions.rowan.edu

Approved Academic Degree Programs

The following Associate in Arts (A.A.) and Associate in Science (A.S.) degree programs at Community College of Philadelphia are approved for corresponding bachelor's degree programs at Rowan University.

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

Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's degree at Rowan University. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.

Students are advised to visit with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor for further assistance.