Community College of Philadelphia no longer requires COVID-19 vaccines for students or employees except for the admission of students to certain Nursing and Allied Health programs. For more information on which Nursing and Allied Health Programs require COVID-19 vaccines, please contact your department head.

Students or employees who test positive for COVID-19 should stay home until their symptoms are resolved or for no less than 5 days, and continue masking for another five days (or until day 10 from the positive test). Students who test positive should inform their faculty members. Employees who test positive should inform their supervisors and Human Resources. Review the College's COVID-19 Leave Policy for additional details.

The Community College of Philadelphia Foundation hosted its annual Black & Gold Gala on June 7 at Vie. The gala is the Foundation’s signature fundraising event, which has raised more than $2 million to support student scholarships since 2018. Each year, the Black & Gold Gala recognizes the outstanding service of individuals and organizations in the City of Philadelphia that demonstrate involvement in community growth in the areas of education, business, social services, and health.

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! You did it! The College community, family and friends gathered to celebrate our 2023 graduates at Community College of Philadelphia's 57th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6 at Temple University's Liacouras Center. The keynote speaker was Philadelphia Mayor James F. Kenney, who was presented with an honorary Associate in Letters degree. Graduates also heard from College President Dr. Donald “Guy” Generals, College Board of Trustees chair Harold T. Epps, provost and vice president for Academic and Student Success Dr. Alycia Marshall, and student speaker and Catto Scholar Jonathan Collins. The Class of 2023 includes approximately 1,540 graduates earning 1,618 degrees and certificates.

Students, don't go to class hungry! The Snack Rack is a Food Pantry for all students. Students are able to make an appointment to pick up Family Food Bags and Snack Packs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:00 am -3 pm.

The Snack Rack Food Pantry is located in the Winnet Student Life Building, in the Center for Student Leadership Development, rm. S1-12.  

You can also join us on March 16, March 30th and April 13 for fresh produce and fruit giveaways.