Commonwealth University - Mansfield

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Location: Mansfield, PA
Number of undergraduate students: 1,800 (year)
Type of Institution: Public - Pennsylvania State System of
Higher Education (PASSHE)
Setting: Rural
Delivery Format: traditional day
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As of July 1, 2022, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania  joined Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Lock Haven 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 Mansfield Commonwealth University should still contact the Mansfield University Admissions office for transfer information and assistance. 

Community College of Philadelphia has has two types of transfer agreements with Mansfield Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: core-to-core and program-to-program. 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), Mansfield 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, Mansfield 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 Mansfield Commonwealth University admissions representative about this policy and about a possible signature course required upon transfer to Mansfield Commonwealth University.

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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

Mansfield Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Amy Smith
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
570-662-4408


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 program-to-program to Mansfield Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.

Students interested in transfer for programs other than those listed should contact a Mansfield 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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CCP Programsort descending Bachelor Program
Art and Design Art Education
Art and Design Art History
Art and Design Graphic Design - Motion Graphics Track
Art and Design Graphic Design - Print Graphics Track
Biology Biology
Business - General Business Administration
Business - General Business Administration - Accounting
Business - General Business Administration - Management
Business - General Business Administration - Marketing
Business Administration Business Administration
Business Administration Business Administration - Accounting
Business Administration Business Administration - Management
Business Administration Business Administration - Marketing
Chemistry Chemistry: Forensic Science Concentration
Chemistry Chemistry
Chemistry Chemistry: Biochemistry Concentration?
Communication Studies Communication Studies
Computer Science Computer and Information Science - Information Science
Computer Science Computer and Information Science - Information Systems
Education - Early Childhood (Birth to 4th Grade) Education (Birth to 4th Grade)
English English
Mass Media Mass Communication: Electronic Media
Mass Media Mass Communication: Journalism
Mass Media Mass Communication: Public Relations
Mass Media Organizational Communication
Mathematics Mathematics
Mathematics Mathematics--Applied Track
Mathematics Mathematics--Computer Science
Psychology Psychology
Psychology Psychology--Counseling Concentration
Psychology Psychology--Human Resources Management
Psychology Psychology--Lifespan Development Concentration
Psychology Psychology--Mind/Body Health Concentration