Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Dual Admissions Agreement
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania welcomes applicants to the Dual Admissions Program in order to facilitate the transfer of students from Community College of Philadelphia to Cheyney University with third-year (junior) status for the purpose of entering a bachelor’s degree program.
Dual Admissions Eligibility
To be eligible for this program, students must:
- Submit a dual admissions intent form before earning no more than 30 college level credits from Community College of Philadelphia or any other college/university. Once a student has completed this form, he or she is strongly encouraged to meet with a Cheyney University admissions representative and a Community College of Philadelphia counselor to develop a course taking strategy.
- Complete the Cheyney University admissions application and process by July 1 for fall admission and December 1 for spring admission.
- Graduate from Community College of Philadelphia with an Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.) or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in one of the approved programs listed.
- Achieve a minimum Community College of Philadelphia cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 within an associate’s program of study (or a 3.0 in Education). Only courses with a grade of C or higher will be eligible for transfer.
- Enroll directly to Cheyney University within one year of completing an associate degree program of study from Community College of Philadelphia and not attend another institution between graduation and attendance at Cheyney University.
NOTE:
- Students who have previously been matriculated to Cheyney University are not eligible for the Cheyney University dual admissions program.
- A full-time student admitted with third-year (junior) status to Cheyney University will be able to complete most bachelor's degrees at Cheyney 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 his/her remaining course work at Cheyney University.
- Students wishing to complete the dual admissions process to Cheyney University's Teacher Education Programs must earn at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. They must also have taken and passed the basic skills examinations in reading, writing and mathematics (Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) or Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) Plus Writing or Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) Tests).
Advantages of the Dual Admissions program
Students who participate in dual admissions are eligible for the following benefits:
- Application fee to Cheyney University will be waived.
- Scholarships for dual admissions students who enroll full-time (12 or more credits a semester) with a minimum cumulative 3.0 Community College of Philadelphia GPA.
- Informational meetings with Cheyney University staff at Cheyney University’s main campus or PASSHE Center City Campus (on 8th and Market) locations and at Community College of Philadelphia for assistance in matriculating to Cheyney University.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Community College of Philadelphia dual admissions students who enroll on a full-time (12 or more credits a semester) basis are eligible to receive one of two academic award scholarships based on their final cumulative Community College of Philadelphia GPA as noted below. Scholarships are based on available funding so students are encouraged to apply early and follow the deadlines noted below.
Keystone Honors Academy Scholarship
- Community College of Philadelphia GPA of 3.5 to 4.0
- Admissions into the Keystone Honors Academy and scholarship support of up to $18,500 per academic year.
Coppin-Merit Scholarship Program:
- Community College of Philadelphia GPA of 3.0 to 3.49
- Scholarship support of up to $6,000 per academic year
To qualify for either scholarship, students must:
- Be Pennsylvania residents;
- Complete their Cheyney University admissions and financial aid process, and
- Confirm their intention to attend Cheyney University by July 1 for fall semester students and December 1 for spring semester students. Applications submitted after these dates will be considered only if vacancies in the program still exist.
Once enrolled at Cheyney University, scholarships may be renewed each year contingent upon the student upholding all obligations and requirements of the scholarship including maintaining a minimum semester and cumulative grade point average of a 3.0 and continuing progress towards the degree (enrolling full-time and satisfying curricular requirements within the chosen course of study).
Students who are admitted into the Keystone Honors Academy and recipients of the Keystone Scholarship must uphold all obligations of honors membership, including participation in honors community events and activities, providing community service, and upholding the student code of conduct. The scholarship may only be renewed for the number of semesters required for a student to complete his/her degree requirements.
All Community College of Philadelphia graduates must complete the FAFSA and the Cheyney University Financial Aid process. The Keystone Scholarship provides one package to all qualifying students - the program covers tuition, fees, room and board, a book voucher and a laptop computer (one per student). The scholarship is calculated as a last dollar award and is applied to a student’s account after all other forms of grants and scholarships are applied. Regardless of the amount of financial aid a student receives (through Pell or PHEAA), the Keystone scholarship will cover any remaining costs to attend the university, as outlined above. The package is the same for all students; however, the scholarship award varies based on a student’s financial aid. The Coppin-Merit award is calculated as a last dollar award, and is applied to a student’s account after all other forms of grants and scholarships are applied. The maximum Coppin-Merit award is $6,000.
In awarding the academic scholarships, Cheyney will give priority to qualified graduates of Community College of Philadelphia until July 1 for fall semester students and December 1 for spring semester students. Qualified Community College of Philadelphia graduates who apply and finalize all admissions and financial aid processes after this date will be awarded a scholarship as funding permits.
Dual Admissions Contact Information
For information concerning transfer or to schedule a counseling appointment, please contact:
Community College of Philadelphia
Counseling Center
Bonnell Building, BG-7
1700 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-751-8169
counseling@ccp.edu
Cheyney University
admissions@cheyney.edu
Main Campus:
1837 University Circle P.O. Box 200
Cheyney, PA 19319
Or
Center City Campus:
Mellon Independence Center
701 Market Street, Concourse Level
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Approved Academic Degree Programs
The following associate degree programs at Community College of Philadelphia are designated as part of the Dual Admissions Agreement for corresponding degree programs at Cheyney:
*Students wishing to complete the dual admissions process to Cheyney University's Teacher Education Programs must earn at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. They must also have taken and passed the basic skills examinations in reading, writing and mathematics (Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) or Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) Plus Writing or Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) Tests).
Students interested in any Cheyney University majors not listed should contact Cheyney University or visit with a Community College of Philadelphia counselor.
| Community College of Philadelphia | Cheyney University |
|---|---|
| Business | Liberal Studies (Center City) |
| Business | Business Administration (Center City) |
| Business Administration | Business Administration (Center City) |
| Culture, Science and Technology | Biology (Main) |
| Culture, Science and Technology | Chemistry (Main) |
| Culture, Science and Technology | Computer and Information Sciences (Main) |
| Culture, Science and Technology | General Science (Main) |
| Culture, Science and Technology | Marine Biology (Main) |
| Culture, Science and Technology | Mathematics (Main) |
| Education - Early Childhood (Birth to 4th Grade) | Early Childhood Education (Center City) |
| Education - Early Childhood (Birth to 4th Grade) | Early Childhood Education/Special Education (Center City) |
| Hospitality Management | Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (Center City) |
| International Studies | Liberal Studies (Center City) |
| Justice | Social Relations, Criminal Justice concentration (Center City) |
| Liberal Arts | Liberal Studies (Center City) |
| Liberal Arts | Social Relations, Criminal Justice concentration (Center City) |
| Liberal Arts - Honors Option | Liberal Studies (Center City) |
| Liberal Arts - Social/Behavioral Science | Liberal Studies (Center City) |
| Liberal Arts - Social/Behavioral Science | Social Relations, Criminal Justice concentration (Center City) |
| Religious Studies | Liberal Studies (Center City) |
| Accounting | Business Administration (Main) |
| Art and Design | Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theater) (Main) |
| Behavioral Health/Human Services | Social Relations (Main) |
| Biology | Biology (Main) |
| Biology | General Science (Main) |
| Biology | Marine Biology (Main) |
| Business | Business Administration (Main) |
| Business | Liberal Studies (Main) |
| Business Administration | Business Administration (Main) |
| Chemical Technology | Chemistry (Main) |
| Chemical Technology | General Science (Main) |
| Communication Studies | Communication Arts (Main) |
| Computer Information Systems - Information Technology | Computer and Information Sciences (Main) |
| Computer Science | Computer and Information Sciences (Main) |
| Culinary Arts | Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (Main) |
| Education - Early Childhood (Birth to 4th Grade) | Early Childhood Education, Pre K to 4th Grade (Main) |
| Education - Middle Level (4th to 8th grade) | Pre K to 8th Grade (Main) |
| Education - Middle Level (4th to 8th grade) | Pre K to 8th Grade and Special Education--Dual Degree (Main) |
| Education - Secondary Humanities/Social Studies Education Option | English (Main) |
| Education - Secondary Math/Science Option | Chemistry (Main) |
| Education - Secondary Math/Science Option | General Science (Main) |
| Education - Secondary Math/Science Option | Mathematics (Main) |
| English | English (Main) |
| Hospitality Management | Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (Main) |
| International Studies | Liberal Studies (Main) |
| International Studies | Political Science (Main) |
| Justice | Social Relations (Main) |
| Liberal Arts | English (Main) |
| Liberal Arts | Liberal Studies (Main) |
| Liberal Arts | Political Science (Main) |
| Liberal Arts | Psychology (Main) |
| Liberal Arts | Social Relations (Main) |
| Liberal Arts - Honors Option | English (Main) |
| Liberal Arts - Honors Option | Liberal Studies (Main) |
| Liberal Arts - Honors Option | Political Science (Main) |
| Liberal Arts - Honors Option | Psychology (Main) |
| Liberal Arts - Honors Option | Social Relations (Main) |
| Liberal Arts - Social/Behavioral Science | Liberal Studies (Main) |
| Liberal Arts - Social/Behavioral Science | Political Science (Main) |
| Liberal Arts - Social/Behavioral Science | Psychology (Main) |
| Liberal Arts - Social/Behavioral Science | Social Relations (Main) |
| Mass Media | Communication Arts (Main) |
| Mathematics | Mathematics (Main) |
| Music - Non Performance Option | Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theater) (Main) |
| Music - Performance Option | Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theater) (Main) |
| Psychology | Psychology (Main) |
| Psychology | Social Relations (Main) |
| Religious Studies | Liberal Studies (Main) |
| Science | Biology (Main) |
| Science | Chemistry (Main) |
| Science | General Science (Main) |
| Science | Marine Biology (Main) |
| Theater | Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theater) (Main) |
*Students wishing to complete the dual admissions process to Cheyney's Teacher Education Programs must earn at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. They must also have taken and passed the basic skills examinations in reading, writing and mathematics (Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) or Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) Plus Writing or Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) Tests).
Students interested in any Cheyney University majors not listed should contact Cheyney University or visit with a Community College of Philadelphia Transfer Counselor.