If you plan to pursue a bachelor's degree, Dual Admissions may be perfect for you. It enables you to easily transfer to area colleges and universities. Dual admissions transfer partnerships allow you to earn your associate degree at Community College of Philadelphia and then enroll, with junior standing, at one of the four-year colleges and universities listed below to pursue your bachelor’s degree. Support services and financial assistance, such as advising and scholarships, are included to help you achieve academic success. There is no cost to apply for Dual Admissions.
Dual admissions is an excellent approach to an affordable education. The better your GPA as a student at Community College of Philadelphia, the more your scholarship opportunities will increase. In addition, paying lower tuition while you are a student here will save you thousands of dollars in tuition.
Alvernia University
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 45 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: 2.0 GPA
When your application is due (fee is waived): ideally once 45 credits have been earned or at least three months prior to the start of the semester in which they plan to begin their studies .
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within one year of graduation
Minimum qualifications for annual scholarship: For students enrolled in Alvernia’s Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Programs at Philadelphia or On-site Regional Campuses.
In addition to a one-time $ 1000/year Dual Admissions Scholarship, students will receive:
- PA Community College Transfer Award: up to $2000 total for 4 semesters ($500 each semester)
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: $1000/year with full-time status.
All scholarships are stackable and renewable with good academic status at Alvernia and appropriate enrollment.
Other: Information/advising meetings with Alvernia staff; students can transfer up to 90 credits; offer fully online program.
Arcadia University
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 45 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: 2.5 GPA (Education - 3.0 GPA; Pre-Physician’s Assistant & Pre-Physical Therapy - 3.4 GPA)
When your application is due (fee is waived): Within your last year at the College
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within one year of graduation
Minimum qualifications for annual scholarship:
Full-time Student (12 or more credits)
In addition to an annual $5,000 Dual Admissions Transfer Partner Scholarship (3.5 GPA), students can receive a Merit Scholarship:
3.5 to 4.0 = $18,000
3.2 to 3.49 = $15,000
3.0 to 3.19 = $12,000
Part-time Student (6 to 11 credits)
3.0 or higher = $2,000
Scholarship is renewable with a 2.0 Arcadia GPA
Other: Information/advising meetings with Arcadia staff; students can transfer up to 75 credits; Arcadia is a Core-to-Core institution.
Cabrini University
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 30 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: 2.0 GPA
When your application is due (fee is waived): After you complete 45 credits
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within one year of graduation
Minimum qualifications for annual scholarship:
Full-time Student (12 or more credits)
3.0 to 4.0 = up to $14,000
2.75 to 2.99 = up to $13,000
2.5 to 2.74 = up to $12,000
2.0 to 2.49 = up to $8,000
Scholarship is renewable with a 2.0 Cabrini GPA
Other: Information/advising meetings with Cabrini staff; Cabrini is a Core-to-Core institution.
Chestnut Hill College
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 45 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: 2.0 GPA
When your application is due (fee is waived): Within your last year at the College
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within one year of graduation
Minimum scholarship qualifications (amounts listed are for an academic year):
Full-time Day Student (12 or more credits)
Phi Theta Kappa = $21,000 (full-time)
GPA 3.75 to 4.00 = $20,000 (full-time) or 25% per credit (part-time)
GPA 3.5 to 3.74 = $18,500 (full-time) or 25% per credit (part-time)
GPA 3.0 to 3.49 = $18,000 (full-time) or 20% per credit (part-time)
GPA 2.75 to 2.99 = $15,000 (full-time)
GPA 2.50 to 2.74 = $14,000 (full-time)
GPA 2.0 to 2.49 = $12,000 (full-time)
Accelerated Evening Student
Tuition Grant
GPA 3.5 to 4.0 = 25% per credit
GPA 3.0 to 3.49 = 20% per credit
Other: Information/advising meetings with Chestnut Hill staff; students can transfer up to 75 credits; Chestnut Hill is a Core-to-Core institution.
Cheyney University
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 30 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: 2.0 GPA (Education-3.0 GPA)
When your application is due (fee is waived): July 1 for fall admission, December 1 for spring admission
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within one year of graduation
Minimum qualifications for annual scholarship:
Full-time Student (12 or more credits), Must be a Pennsylvania resident
Keystone Honors Academy Scholarship
3.5 to 4.0 = up to $18,500
Scholarship is renewable with appropriate Cheyney GPA and full-time status
Other: Information meetings with Cheyney faculty and staff.
Drexel University
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 45 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: Admission is based on cumulative GPA as required by Drexel major
When your application is due (fee is waived): During your final semester at the College or within one year of graduation
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within one year of graduation
Minimum qualifications for annual scholarship (eligibility is based on your cumulative College GPA; if you attended other colleges, you must also have earned a cumulative 2.5 GPA at those colleges):
Full-time Student (12 or more credits)
3.76 to 4.0 = $16,000
3.51 to 3.75 = $12,000
3.26 to 3.50 = $8,000
3.0 to 3.25 = $4,000
Scholarship is renewable with appropriate Drexel GPA and full-time status
Other: Information meetings with Drexel staff.
Eastern University
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 30 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: 2.0 GPA
When your application is due (fee is waived): At least 60 days prior to start date
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within one year of graduation
Minimum qualifications for annual scholarship:
Full-time Day Student (12 or more credits)
2.0 to 4.0 = up to $11,000
Scholarship is renewable with satisfactory academic progress and full time status at Eastern.
Part-time/Adult Student
Tuition Grant
2.0 to 4.0 = 20%
Other: Information meetings with Eastern faculty and staff; students can transfer up to 89 credits.
Harrisburg University
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 45 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: 2.0 GPA
When your application is due (fee is waived): After you complete 45 credits
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within one year of graduation
Minimum scholarship qualifications (amounts listed are for an academic year):
Full-time Student (12 or more credits)
Up to $20,400 per year - calculated as a last dollar award and is applied to a student’s account after all other forms of grants, scholarships and the first $3,500 (in federal loans, payment plan, etc.) are applied. The scholarship will cover any remaining costs of tuition.
Scholarship is renewable with the appropriate Harrisburg University GPA.
Part-time Student
Eligible to participate in the Dual Admissions process but no scholarship money.
Other: Information/advising meetings with Harrisburg University staff; students can transfer up to 87 credits total; no more than 70 from a two-year institution.
Holy Family University
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 45 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: 2.0 GPA (Education - 3.0 GPA)
When your application is due (fee is waived): Within your last year at the College
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within one year of graduation
Minimum qualifications for annual scholarship:
Full-time Student (12 or more credits)
3.5 to 4.0 = $14,000
3.2 to 3.49 = $12,500
2.8 to 3.19 = $10,000
2.5 to 2.79 = $8,500
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship = $2,000
Scholarships are renewable with the appropriate Holy Family GPA
Other: Meetings with Holy Family staff; students can transfer up to 75 credits; Nursing is NOT an option for dual admissions; Holy Family is a Core-to-Core institution (Community Bridge).
Immaculata University
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 30 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: 2.0 GPA
When your application is due (fee is waived): After you complete 45 credits or six months before transfer
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within one year of graduation
Minimum scholarship qualifications (amounts listed are for an academic year):
In addition to a $1,500 Associate Degree Grant, students can receive a Merit Scholarship:
Full-time Student (12 or more credits)
3.5 to 4.0 = $12,000 to $14,500
2.7 to 3.49 = $9,500 to $11,000
2.0 to 2.69 = $5,500 to $9,000
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship = $1,000
Part-time/Evening Student
Eligible to participate in the Dual Admissions process but no scholarship money
Other: Information/advising meetings with Immaculata staff; students can transfer up to 72 credits.
Kutztown University
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 30 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: 2.0 GPA (Education - 3.0 GPA)
When your application is due (fee is waived): Within your last semester at the College
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within one year of graduation
Minimum qualifications for annual scholarship: In addition to a one-time $500 book award (2.0 GPA), students can receive:
Full-time Student (12 or more credits)
3.5 to 4.0 = $1,000
3.0 to 3.49 = $500
Part-time Student (less than 12 credits)
3.0 or above = $250
Scholarship is renewable upon maintaining the same transfer GPA while at Kutztown and submitting a FAFSA.
Other: Information meetings with Kutztown staff. Kutztown is a Core-to-Core institution.
La Salle University
When to submit intent form:
Before completion of no more than 45 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify:
2.5 GPA (Nursing - 3.0 GPA)
When your application is due (fee is waived):
Within your last year at the College (Nursing: February 1 for FT/day and March 1 for eve/weekend)
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree:
Within one year of graduation
Minimum scholarship qualifications (amounts listed are for an academic year):
Full-time Student (12 or more credits)
In addition to a $1,500 Dual Admissions Achievement Scholarship, students can receive a Founder's Scholarship:
3.3 to 4.0 = $15,000
2.8 to 3.29 = $13,000
2.5 to 2.79 = $10,000
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship:
3.5 to 4.0 = $1,000
All scholarships are stackable and renewable with an appropriate La Salle GPA.
Part-time/Evening Student
Eligible to participate in the Dual Admissions process but no scholarship money.
Other: Meetings with La Salle staff; students can transfer up to 70 credits; La Salle is a Core-to-Core institution, but only available through dual admissions.
Lincoln University
When to submit intent form:
Before completion of no more than 45 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify:
2.0 GPA
When your application is due (fee is waived):
Within your last semester at the College
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree:
Within one year of graduation
Minimum qualifications for annual scholarship:
Full-time Student (12 or more credits):
GPA 3.0 – 4.0 = a minimum of $2,500/year
Scholarship is renewable with a 3.0 Lincoln GPA and submission of your FAFSA
Other: Information/advising meetings with Lincoln staff; students can transfer up to 90 credits; Lincoln is a Core-to-Core institution.
Peirce College
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 45 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: 2.0 GPA
When your application is due (fee is waived): Within your last semester at the College
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within one year of graduation
Minimum qualifications for annual scholarship:
In addition to a one-time $1,500 dual admissions scholarship (2.0 GPA), students can receive:
Full-time Student (12 or more credits)
2.5 to 4.0 = at least $3,000
Part-time Student (6 to 11 credits)
2.5 to 4.0 = at least $1,500
Scholarship is renewable with a 3.0 Peirce GPA.
Other: Meetings with Peirce staff; students can transfer up to 90 credits.
Rosemont College
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 45 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: 2.0
When your application is due (fee is waived): Within your last year at the College
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within one year of graduation
Minimum qualifications for annual scholarship:
Full-time Student (12 or more credits): In addition to a one-time $500 scholarship (2.0), students can receive:
Resident:
3.0 to 4.0 = $7,500
2.0 to 2.99 = $4,500
Commuter:
3.0 to 4.0 = $5,000
2.0 to 2.99 = $3,500
Accelerated Evening Student:
Tuition Discount
3.5 to 4.0 = 25%
3.0 to 3.49 = 20%
2.5 to 2.99 = 15%
Scholarship is renewable with a 2.0 Rosemont GPA
Other: Meetings with Rosemont staff; day students can transfer up to 66 credits; accelerated evening students can transfer up to 84 credits; Rosemont is a Core-to-Core institution.
Rutgers University Camden Campus
When to Submit Intent form: Before completion of no more than 45 credits from any other college/university.
Minimum Cumulative GPA (at the College) to Qualify: 2.5 (or 3.0 for Nursing RN to BSN though certain majors may require higher GPAs)
When your Application is due (fee is waived): Within your last year at the College (Recommended Nov. 1 for Spring admissions or July 1 for Fall. For RN to BSN program, applications must be submitted by February 1 and transcripts must be received by February 15).
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within two semesters, excluding summer.
Minimum scholarship qualifications (amounts listed are for an academic year):
School of Business
Full-time at Rutgers University - Camden
GPA 3.65 to 4.00 = $17,000 per year
GPA 3.30 to 3.64 = $16,000 per year
GPA 3.00 to 3.29 = $15,000 per year
GPA 2.5 to 2.99 = $13,000 per year
Part-time at Rutgers University - Camden – Delaware Valley Scholarship
GPA 3.0 to 4.0 = Minimum $535 per credit
GPA 2.5 to 2.99 = Minimum $435 per credit
College of Arts & Sciences
Full-time at Rutgers University - Camden
GPA 3.65 to 4.00 = $17,000 per year
GPA 3.25 to 3.69 = $16,000 per year
GPA 2.5 to 3.24 = $14,000 per year
Part-time at Rutgers University - Camden – Delaware Valley Scholarship
GPA 3.25 to 4.0 = Minimum of $525 per credit
GPA 2.5 to 3.24 = Minimum of $450 per credit
School of Nursing
Full-time at Rutgers University - Camden
GPA 3.5 to 4.00 = $250 per credit for a 3-credit course and $350 per credit for a 6-credit course
GPA 3.0 to 3.49 = $200 per credit for a 3-credit course and $300 per credit for a 6-credit course
GPA 2.7 to 2.99 = $50 per credit for a 3-credit course and $150 per credit for a 6-credit course
Other: Informational meetings with Rutgers University; students can transfer up to 60 credits from a two-year institution. Rutgers Camden is a Core-to-core institution.
Saint Joseph’s University Adult Learner Programs - Professional and Liberal Studies & Haub Degree Completion (business programs)
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 45 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: 2.5 GPA
When your application is due (fee is waived): Within your last semester at the College
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within two years of graduation
Minimum qualifications for annual scholarship:
Full-time Student (12 or more credits)
3.5 to 4.0 = $2,000
3.0 to 3.49 = $1,000
3/4 time Student (9-11 credits)
3.5 to 4.0 = $1,500
3.0 to 3.49 = $750
Half time(6-8 credits)
3.5 to 4.0 = $1,000
3.0 to 3.49 = $500
Scholarship is renewable with a 3.0 Saint Joseph's University GPA
Other: Individual recruitment visits at the College throughout year; students can transfer up to 75 credits; must complete 45 at SJU.
Shippensburg University
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 30 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: 2.0 GPA or as noted in the Shippensburg University admissions requirements list.
When your application is due (fee is waived): at the beginning of the academic cycle during which the student intends to enroll at Shippensburg.
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within one year of graduation
Minimum qualifications for annual scholarship:
Full-time Student (12 or more credits)
3.0 to 4.0 = $4,000
2.0 to 2.99 = $2,000
Scholarships may be renewed each year for up to 4 years for undergraduate study, contingent upon the student remaining in good academic standing at Shippensburg with a 2.8 cumulative GPA
Other: Information meetings with Shippensburg staff.
Temple University
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 30 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: 2.3 GPA
When your application is due (fee is waived): Within your last semester at the College
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within one year of graduation
Minimum qualifications for annual scholarship:
Full-time Student (12 or more credits)
3.65 to 4.0 = $2,000
3.3 to 3.64 = $1,000
Part-time Student (6-11 credits)
3.65 to 4.0 = $1,000
3.3 to 3.64 = $500
Renewable for up to three years with 3.0 Temple GPA
Other: Information meetings with Temple staff; Temple is a Core-to-Core (Gen Ed-to-Gen Ed) institution.
Wilimington University
When to submit intent form: Before completion of no more than 45 credits from any college/university
Minimum cumulative GPA (at the College) to qualify: 2.0 GPA
When your application is due (fee is waived): the semester before the student plans to matriculate to WilmU
When you must enroll after you complete your associate degree: Within one year of graduation
Minimum qualifications for annual scholarship: WilmU will pay for one 3 credit course upon satisfactory completion of four courses at WilmU. Scholarship is renewable for every 5th class.
Other: Information/advising meetings with WilmU staff; students can transfer up to 90 credits; offer fully online programs; WilmU is a Core-to-Core institution.
Follow these easy steps to get started:
2. Choose a transfer institution early in your studies at the College. Does the institution offer your intended major? Review the dual admissions acceptance requirements. If you have further questions, contact us at dualadm@ccp.edu.
3. Complete an Intent Form that officially tells Community College of Philadelphia and your transfer institution about your decision. Completion of the intent form generates an email from the College and a letter of conditional acceptance from your selected dual admissions partner institution. Students matriculated to the College may submit intent forms through the Transfer/Dual Admissions channel of MyGPS within the MyCCP portal.