Community College of Philadelphia has three types of transfer Agreements with Saint Joseph's University: dual admissions, core-to-core and program-to-program. To benefit from any of these Agreements students must earn an appropriate associate degree before transfer. These Agreements are not exclusive of one another and can complement one another.

Dual Admissions

Saint Joseph's University and Community College of Philadelphia have developed a dual admissions Agreement. This Agreement is designed to assist students who earn an appropriate associate degree to transfer to Saint Joseph's University. Saint Joseph's University guarantees admissions on the condition that students meet all the requirements.

Admissions into a particular major is not guaranteed. Upon transfer, students earn junior standing for matching majors. Support and financial incentives, including scholarship awards, are built-in to offer students the best opportunity for success.

Dual admissions eligibility

Students who do not qualify for dual admissions, are still eligible to transfer to Saint Joseph's University. Please review the list of approved programs below and visit with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor for further assistance.

Core-to-Core

Saint Joseph’s University and Community College of Philadelphia have a core-to-core Agreement known as Block Transfer. Through this, Saint Joseph’s University agrees to accept the General Education embedded in Community College of Philadelphia’s Associate in Arts (A.A.) and Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees as fulfilling the majority of Saint Joseph’s University’s Cornerstone Core Curriculum requirements except for the following:

• One Theology course to be taken at Saint Joseph’s University
• One Ethics course. This can be taken at Community College of Philadelphia (PHIL 211)
• One Mission Specific course. This can be taken at Community College of Philadelphia (ANTH 215, GLS 101, RS 152 or a second semester of the same world language).

This core-to-core agreement applies to all A.A, and A.S. degrees and is not limited to students who participate in dual admissions. Core-to-core transfer does not alter the requirements of the student's major field of study.

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 to a matching specific bachelor's degree program at Saint Joseph's University.

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Dual Admissions Eligibility

Saint Joseph's University welcomes applicants to the Dual Admissions Program in order to facilitate the transfer of students from Community College of Philadelphia to Saint Joseph's University with third-year (junior) status for the purpose of entering a bachelor's degree program. 

To be eligible for this program, students must:

• Submit a dual admissions intent form before earning no more than 45 graded college level credits (grades of A, B, C, D, F) from Community College of Philadelphia or any other institution. Students completing this form are strongly encouraged to contact a Saint Joseph's University admissions representative and meet with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor to develop a course-taking strategy.
• Graduate from Community College of Philadelphia with an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in one of the approved programs listed.
• Achieve a minimum 2.0 cumulative Community College of Philadelphia grade point average (GPA). Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in education must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Only courses with a grade of C or higher will be eligible for transfer.
• Enroll directly to a matching Saint Joseph's University bachelor degree program within one year of completing an associate degree from Community College of Philadelphia and not attend any other institution between graduation and attendance at Saint Joseph's University.

To submit a Dual Admissions intent form, login to MyCCP and find "Transfer/Dual Admissions" on the top right side of the MyGPS tab.

NOTE:

• Students who have previously been matriculated to Saint Joseph's University are not eligible for the Saint Joseph's University dual admissions program.
• This Agreement is intended for full-time students taking a minimum of twelve (12) credits per semester.
• The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that students have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to pursue a bachelor’s degree for education/teacher certification.
• A maximum of 60 credits are eligible for transfer to Saint Joseph's University. Transfer credits will be accepted on the basis of their relevance to the requirements of the bachelor's degree program. Students must complete a minimum of 45 credits at Saint Joseph's University.
• Students are responsible for sending Saint Joseph's University official transcripts from ALL attended institutions, including military transcripts for evaluation of credit. Credit may also be awarded for AP, CLEP, etc. with appropriate documentation. Developmental courses are not eligible for transfer.
• Students are encouraged to meet with a representative from the Saint Joseph’s University Office of Undergraduate Admission for a preliminary transfer evaluation prior to applying.
• International Students must submit a final high school transcript or appropriate evaluated documentation, and any other college or university transcript evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluation company.
• A full-time student admitted with third-year (junior) status to Saint Joseph's University will be able to complete most bachelor's degrees at Saint Joseph's University within four regular semesters provided the student completes the appropriate associate degree program at Community College of Philadelphia and completes the appropriate sequence of their remaining course work at Saint Joseph's University.

Advantages of Dual Admissions

• Students who participate in dual admissions to Saint Joseph's University do not pay an Admissions fee.
• Scholarships for dual admissions students enrolled full-time or part-time with a 2.5 or higher Community College of Philadelphia cumulative GPA.
• Informational meetings with Saint Joseph's University staff at Saint Joseph's University campus and Community College of Philadelphia main campus for assistance in matriculating to Saint Joseph's University.
  
  

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Transfer Achievement Yearly Award

Saint Joseph's University Transfer Achievement Yearly Award will be awarded to Community College of Philadelphia graduates who enroll at Saint Joseph's University full-time (12 or more credits per semester). Scholarship amounts are based on the final cumulative Community College of Philadelphia GPA as noted below. GPA’s will not be re-evaluated after acceptance for additional merit.

Full-time enrollment (12 or more credits)

• GPA 2.5 to 2.99 = $11,000 per academic year
• GPA 3.0 to 3.49 = $15,000-$19,000 per academic year
• GPA 3.5 to 4.0 = $23,000-$28,000 per academic year

Dual Admissions Community College Partner Scholarship

Dual Admissions students will be awarded an additional $2,000 scholarship per year of full-time enrollment at Saint Joseph’s University. This scholarship is only awarded to students who have submitted a dual admissions intent form.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

An additional $2,000 scholarship is awarded per year of full-time enrollment at Saint Joseph’s University to members of Phi Theta Kappa. Proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership is required to receive this award.

Financial Aid

Transfer students will be awarded Financial Aid on the same basis as all Saint Joseph's University students and will have equal access to all state and federal financial aid programs. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FASFA) before May 1 each year to determine if they are eligible for a state grant.

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
counseling@ccp.edu

Saint Joseph's University

Max Moyer
Transfer Admission Counselor

or

610-660-1300

Approved Academic Degree Programs

The following Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree programs at Community College of Philadelphia are approved for Dual Admissions to the corresponding degree programs at Saint Joseph's University. Admission into certain degree programs may require an additional application directly to that academic department.

Students who do not qualify for dual admission and/or are interested in transfer for programs other than those listed should contact a Saint Joseph's University undergraduate admissions representative and/or meet with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor to discuss an appropriate plan of transfer.