Admission Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to the Community College of Philadelphia.

• International students are considered on a case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to.
• Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
• Financial support statement (original bank statement and sponsor letter). 
• Passport identification page with machine readable code visible
• Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of the beginning of the course.
• You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.

Opportunities

Career Connections

Whether you’re a current student or alum, Career Connections is ready to help you plan for and achieve your career goals. We provide the tools needed to help students Prepare, Empower and Connect to the world of work. Our dedicated team identifies and engages employers who have an interest in recruiting our students for full-time and part-time employment, as well as internship and externship opportunities.

Through individual appointments, empowerment workshops, seminars and special events, you can learn how to create a better résumé and cover letter, job search strategies and practice interviewing skills.

Career Connections offers traditional career counseling in conjunction with innovative methods to prepare students and alumni for career readiness and professional development through:

• Events for Job Seekers, such as employers recruiting on campus, job search workshops, interview and career fairs
• Career Guidance offering individual coaching and consultation with our staff
• Work-Study Programs that connect students with employment on and off-campus to offset educational costs
• Tools for Career Seekers for interview preparation, online job boards, career exploration and planning (NOTE: make sure you are logged in to MyCCP to access our tools—Handshake, Big Interview and Pathful Explore)

Student Support

You will find information about the following College centers, labs, resources and student services on this page:

• Academic Advising
• Assessment Center
• CCAMPIS Program
• Center for Male Engagement
• Center on Disability
• Counseling Center
• I Am More Reentry Engagement Program
• Learning Labs
• Library
• MarcDavid LGBTQ Center
• New Student Orientation
• Office of Collegiate Recovery
• Single Stop
• Student Academic Computer Centers
• Student Success Initiatives
• Veterans Resource Center
• Women's Outreach and Advocacy Center
• Parking