My Path to Graduation
One of the unique advantages of attending a community college is the individualized attention you receive. Classes tend to be smaller than those at four-year institutions, and support is always available if you need it.
Academic Advising
The Department of Academic Advising is here to help students stay on their educational path and achieve their academic goals.
Students who participate in academic advising will be able to:
- Create an academic plan for success
- Select and register for appropriate classes
- Use My Degree Path to identify their degree requirements
- Determine academic, transfer, and career goals
- Identify and utilize campus resources to facilitate academic success
- Utilize MyCCP email for official correspondence on a regular basis
- Contact an advisor or the Advising Office via email, phone, or in person
Roles and Responsibilities
Academic Advising is a shared responsibility between student and advisor that includes certain student learning outcomes as well as expectations for both student and advisor.
What your advisor can expect from you:
- Maintain a professional relationship with your academic advisor by arriving on time; being prepared for your appointments, and notifying your advisor if you need to reschedule
- Come prepared for each meeting and participate actively in advising discussions
- Communicate openly and honestly regarding issues that affect your educational goals and academic performance
- Develop and follow an academic plan based on realistic self-assessment
- Take responsibility for your academic success by utilizing the tools provided. Examples include the College Catalog, My Degree Path, the academic calendar, and college websites
- Maintain your own personal file with relevant academic materials
- Research internships and extracurricular opportunities that support career goals or personal growth
What you can expect from your Academic Advisor:
- Create and maintain an interactive environment encouraging mutual trust and open communication
- Empower you to take responsibility for your academic success
- Help you develop an educational plan and monitor your progress toward its completion
- Respond to your emails and other correspondence in a timely manner
- Provide accurate information regarding curriculum and academic policies and procedures
- Refer you to academic resources and student services when appropriate
- Maintain confidentiality regarding interactions with you
For information related to all aspects of academic advising, students may visit our Main Campus office in the Bonnell Building, Room BG-12, or any location listed below; call (215) 751-8777; email ; or view our website at myccp.online/academic-advising.
Regional Centers
Northeast Regional Center (NERC)
12901 Townsend Road
Room 102
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 972-6277 (Please choose option 9)
Career and Advanced Technology Center (CATC)
4725 Chestnut Street
Room 131D
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 516-3653
Career Connections
Career Connections is your partner in career development, helping you build the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to achieve your academic and professional goals. Whether you're exploring career options, preparing to transfer, searching for internships or employment, or planning your next step after graduation, our team is here to support you throughout your journey.
Our career development services include personalized career coaching, resume and cover letter reviews, interview preparation, job and internship search strategies, LinkedIn and networking guidance, and support for graduate school and competitive program applications. Through our AI-powered career tools, you can practice interviews, receive instant feedback on your resume, explore career pathways, and develop the confidence employers seek.
We also connect you with meaningful career experiences through Handshake, our career management platform, where you can discover internships, part-time and full-time employment, on-campus opportunities, career fairs, employer information sessions, networking events, and workshops. Our job shadowing experiences and employer engagement opportunities provide valuable insights into industries and professions while helping you build your professional network.
No matter where you are in your career journey, Career Connections is committed to helping you develop the career readiness competencies, experiences, and professional confidence needed to succeed in college and beyond.
Below is a guide to the following services and software tools that we offer to help you with your current and future career development needs:
Our Services
- Individual appointments to assist you with your career exploration, career development and goals and employment needs, just to name a few
- Appointments available Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Appointments are made using Handshake.
- Drop-In Hours Monday – Thursday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED
- During drop in you can do one of two things:
- Resume Rapid Review (15-minute) A Career Connections team member will review your resume and provide immediate suggestions to improve formatting, content and overall impact.
- Ask A Career Coach (15-minute) Meet with a Career Connections team member for a brief conversation about career exploration, internships, jobs, networking, Handshake and other career-related topics.
- Assistance with writing and generating résumé and cover letter from our staff and our AI tool Big Interview.
- Workshops, career fairs, employer spotlights, career exploration assessments, job shadowing and so much more!
- Employer Engagement activities each semester with over 100 local employers throughout the year with companies in the city and surrounding counties
- Assistance searching for internship and externship opportunities with our employer partners
Virtual Career Center
The Virtual Career Center is your one-stop destination for career development resources, tools, and services. Access these platforms anytime to explore careers, prepare for employment, and build the skills employers value.
Visit: careerservices.ccp.edu
- Handshake – Search for internships, part-time and full-time jobs, on-campus employment, and volunteer opportunities. Register for career fairs, workshops, and employer events, schedule appointments with Career Connections, and connect with employers actively recruiting Community College of Philadelphia students and alumni.
- Big Interview – Build confidence through AI-powered interview practice. Learn how to answer common interview questions, receive personalized feedback, and improve your interviewing skills before meeting with employers.
- Focus2Career – Explore majors and careers that match your interests, values, skills, and personality. Research occupations, learn about career pathways, and make informed academic and career decisions.
- Forage – Gain hands-on experience by completing free virtual job simulations designed by leading employers. Develop career-ready skills, explore industries, and discover what it's like to work in different professional roles.
- Additional Career Resources – The Virtual Career Center also provides access to career guides, career readiness resources, employer and networking events, workshops, job search tools, and other online resources to support your career development from your first semester through graduation and beyond.
Event and additional career resources information can be accessed on our webpage at myccp.online/career-connections.
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In Person Drop-Ins FRIDAYS ONLY |
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Winnet Student Life Building
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Winnet Student Life Building Bonnell Lobby
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Center for Male Engagement
The Center for Male Engagement (CME) empowers underrepresented male students to thrive academically, professionally, and as leaders. Open to all Community College of Philadelphia students, CME fosters a supportive community that values students’ unique experiences while providing personalized coaching, academic support, career exploration, personal development, and mentoring. Our goal is to equip students with the skills and confidence to navigate college successfully, achieve their educational goals, and contribute meaningfully to their communities and the workforce.
To that end, the CME provides its participants with the following core services throughout the academic year:
- One-on-one coaching
- Academic support, including in writing, math and CIS
- Career exploration
- Leadership and personal development
- Life skills training
- Mentorship
- Community service and,
- Culturally relevant social enrichment activities
Eligibility:
Membership in the program is limited and subject to specific eligibility criteria. Interested students must either complete the four-week summer enrichment program for first-time incoming students to the College or be currently enrolled with less than 48 credits. All prospective members must undergo an interview to determine fit and must sign a Member’s agreement of participation outlining program expectations.
Interested in joining?
Click here to complete the interest form. After you submit it, you’ll receive an email introducing your Support Coach. Then you’ll attend an orientation with your coach and, after signing the member agreement, you’ll officially become a CME student!
The Center for Male Engagement is located in the Winnet Student Life Building in Rooms S1-05 and S2-07. For more information regarding the program, please stop by one of the offices, call (215) 751-8817, or email .
I Am More: Reentry Engagement Program
The I Am More Reentry Engagement Program is a college-wide initiative that provides comprehensive support to students impacted by the justice system. The program addresses their academic, career, and psycho-social needs as they pursue a certificate or associate's degree, offering a safety net for their college journey. Our goal is to ensure that our students feel secure and well-cared for as they navigate their college experience despite their circumstances.
Program Services:
- Coaching: An assigned Support Coach to help balance the demands of college life on and off campus.
- Program Support: Academic support, including tutoring in writing, math, and computer literacy, as well as career exposure, leadership development, life skills, and mentorship.
- Social Support: Assistance with basic needs and social services, including mental health and wellness resources.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the program, students must be enrolled in a certificate or degree program and impacted by the justice system. This includes individuals who have been arrested, were formerly incarcerated, or have been impacted by the criminal justice system due to a guardian or close family member's incarceration.
All prospective participants must attend an orientation and sign a participation agreement. This agreement outlines the program's expectations, available support and resources, and the commitment required from the participant. It emphasizes the seriousness and importance of the commitment to ensure everyone is fully committed to the process.
Connect with us:
I Am More Program is located in the Winnet Student Life Building in room S2-21.
For more information, please contact:
Luis Gonzalez, Support Coach,
, 215-778-6024
Chelsea Barrett, Support Coach,
, 267-495-4085
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Center on Disability
The Center on Disability (COD) supports students with health, mental health, physical, learning, attention, or sensory disabilities. We can help you by:
- Determining appropriate academic accommodations
- Connecting you with campus and community resources that support your educational goals
- Introducing assistive technology to help you manage your coursework
- Facilitating communication with faculty about your accommodation needs
- Providing programs and activities that support student success
To receive accommodations from the COD, you must provide information that establishes your eligibility. Documentation should:
- Be current and relevant to the college environment
- Be a typed report or letter prepared and signed by a licensed professional qualified to diagnose or treat your condition
- Describe the diagnosis, nature, and impact of the disability on your educational experience
- Include recommended accommodations and the rational for those recommendations
To ensure timely services, you should complete the online Student Information Form and upload your documentation at least six weeks before accommodations are needed.
For more information, visit myccp.online/cod, email COD@ccp.edu, or call (215) 751-8050.
College Catalog
The College Catalog is used as the road map on the journey through your academic program and college experiences. In the Catalog, you will find detailed descriptions of each of our associate degrees and academic and proficiency certificate programs. We recommend you use the Catalog to:
- Learn about our academic program offerings
- Explore course offerings
- Help you plan for transfer to a four-year college or university
- Help you prepare for entry into your selected career
- Help you become a successful student
- Learn where and how to get things done
- Explore co-curricular and extracurricular activities offered through the Office of Student Engagement
Community College of Philadelphia’s Catalog is published online annually. Information about courses and programs may be modified throughout the year. Students should always consult with an academic advisor or counselor to ensure that the most current information is available when making academic decisions.
Counseling Center
Staffed by professionals, the College’s Counseling Center, located in BG-07, offers a variety of counseling services to students relating to their academic, career, personal, and transfer needs. Students can schedule phone, Zoom or in-person appointments to meet with a counselor. Students without an appointment can attend a virtual drop-in event to see a counselor on a first come, first served basis for a 15-minute session. Students who need additional time will be scheduled for an appointment. The following counseling topics can be addressed in free sessions to students:
Academic Counseling
- Educational planning and course selection
- Academic probation counseling
- Curriculum change
- Application to select programs
- Dealing with problems with instructors
- Assistance dropping classes and understanding the consequences
- Withdrawal from College
- Review of study skills strategies
- Techniques for reducing test anxiety
- Support of academic excellence
Career Counseling
- Career decision making
- Career assessment instruments and interpretation
- Assistance with integrating educational choices and career plans
- Guidance on career information and resources
- Information about job market trends
Group Counseling
- Student success workshops
- Career and transfer workshops
Personal Counseling
- Decision making and life skills
- Stress and time management skills
- Crisis counseling
- Community resources and referrals
Transfer Counseling
- Assistance in identifying colleges and universities for transfer
- Help planning appropriate course selection for transfer
- Guidance on application process
- Resources for educational funding
- Help in managing transfer timelines
- Information on dual admissions programs
- Advice on how to gain acceptance into select colleges
- Clarification of credit minimums and GPA requirements
Hours of Operation
Main Campus
Monday-Thursday: 9 AM - 7 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 3 PM (please call for summer hours)
Appointments can be made at the reception desk in the Bonnell Building, Room BG-07, by calling (215) 751-8169 or by emailing .
Regional Centers
Hours vary, please call for service hours:
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Northeast Regional Center |
Northwest Regional Center |
West Regional Center |
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(215) 516-3780 |
(215) 516-3782 |
(215) 516-3781 |
English as a Second Language (ESL)
If English is not your first language, CCP has two ESL (English as a Second Language) programs for you.
ESL Institute (non-credit): English classes for adults who do not speak English as their first language. These courses can help improve your English skills for work, continuing your education, or prepare for citizenship. For more information, please call 215-751-8531 or email .
Academic ESL (credit): These English courses will prepare you for college/university and succeed in your career. This program has experienced teachers, tutors, and advisors that will help you get ready for college-level courses. Credit-hour tuition fees apply, and may be covered by financial aid, if you are eligible. For more information, please visit the ESL academic course page which can be found on CCP’s English Department’s website or contact Juan Suarez Romero, English Language Learner Support Services Coordinator, at or call 215-751-8479.
To know which ESL program may be best for you, please click this link to watch a short, helpful video:
https://youtu.be/Cndqj_FtyT8?si=287_NZDnYXEznKX8
Graduation
Commencement takes place once a year at the conclusion of spring semester. However, you may fulfill graduation requirements at the end of any semester or summer session. If you intend to meet the requirements for graduation, you should submit an application online electronically via MyCCP. Application deadlines and status updates are also posted on MyCCP. If you do not meet graduation requirements, you must submit a new application for the term in which you anticipate program completion.
Graduation applications must be completed online; please login to MyCCP and look for the application link.
Online Learning
Online Learning is a smart choice for convenience and flexibility. You will be fully supported with high quality courses, robust technology and virtual support services. Online courses are just as rigorous as our on-campus courses. You are expected to establish and maintain high levels of involvement and interaction throughout the semester.
Classes will be offered in Asynchronous Online, Synchronous Online, Hybrid, and HyFlex formats. All of these formats use Canvas, the College’s Learning Management System.
Asynchronous (or “anytime online” courses) do not have required meeting times, although you must turn in assignments by the required deadlines. These courses are conducted entirely online in Canvas.
Synchronous online courses have required meeting times, meaning the class will have specific days and times when you will be required to meet online. Methods for these virtual meetings include video conferencing (Zoom), live chats and live- streaming lectures. These courses also include lessons in Canvas.
Hybrid courses, combining both classroom and online teaching, meet in the classroom regularly and are supplemented with online lessons in Canvas or via Zoom. Classroom attendance is mandatory for all hybrid courses.
HyFlex courses, allow students to choose how to attend class at any given point. They are offered in all three modalities: face-to-face, asynchronously, and synchronously, at the same time, and the student chooses how to attend class on any given day.
For questions or more information, visit ccp.edu/academic-offerings/online-learning or email '; // --> .
Transfer Opportunities
After successful completion of course work at the College, you can continue your education at a four-year college or university. The success you could enjoy is a reflection of the College’s transfer curricula and related support.
Transfer Agreements
The College offers three types of transfer Agreements: program-to-program, core-to-core and dual admissions. To participate in these Agreements, you must earn an appropriate associate degree before transfer. These Agreements are not exclusive of one another. If you transfer to a school with more than one type of Agreement, the Agreements can complement one another. While it is possible to transfer before you earn your associate degree, research shows that associate degree holders perform better after transfer than students who transfer without an associate degree.
Visit the Transfer Opportunities page for detailed information about your transfer options and check out the many transfer events held each fall and spring semester. You are encouraged to schedule an appointment to meet with a CCP academic advisor or counselor to discuss the transfer process and review your goals.
Dual enrollment students still in high school and interested in transfer should contact advanceatcollege@ccp.edu.