Community College of Allegheny County

About CCAC

The Community College of Allegheny County provides a supportive and transformative learning environment that prepares graduates to meet critical needs in the region’s workforce.

Admissions

As an open-admissions institution, CCAC does not require college entrance examinations. To enroll as a full-time student, applicants must have a high school diploma or Pennsylvania GED certificate or must be at least 18 years of age with experience reasonably equivalent to a GED.

Online Learning

If you are self-motivated, work well independently, and meet deadlines easily, then our flexible delivery of college courses using the latest technologies can put an associate's degree at your fingertips.

Student Services

CCAC is committed to supporting your personal and academic efforts. No matter which of the four CCAC campuses you choose, services and resources are available to help you achieve your goals.

Student Life

At CCAC, we believe that life outside the classroom is an important part of your college experience. Each CCAC campus has a variety of activities to enhance your lifestyle – including athletics, cultural events and personal development seminars.

Workforce Development

Education and skills are essential for today’s changing economy. The competitive global environment rewards workers who possess sound general knowledge that enables them to adapt to changes in the workplace and continually learn new job skills.

Newsroom & Marketing

The award-winning Public Relations and Marketing Department works to promote CCAC and its activities through strategic, cost-effective advertising and marketing campaigns, college publications and overall branding efforts, among other activities.

Educational Foundation

The CCAC Educational Foundation is the fundraising and benefactor arm of the college. It seeks to create vital connections between the college and the wider community to ensure the ongoing viability of the college.

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The Community College of Allegheny County is about students learning from expert faculty in a learning-centered environment. It's about a full campus life that includes athletics, social organizations, honor societies, service clubs, student services, the Honors Program and more. It's about choice—more than 150 programs that lead to great careers and great four-year colleges. It's about convenience—four campuses, four neighborhood centers and flexible schedules, including online courses.
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Mar06
South Campus Job and Employer Networking Fair
Mar13
FAFSA Completion Workshop
Mar13
Western PA Collegiate Job & Internship Fair (WestPACs)
Mar20
Allegheny Campus Job Fair
Apr03
North Campus Job Fair
Apr04
Boyce Campus Job Fair
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Meet the Faculty
Patrick Huth:
Physics and Astronomy professor since 2008!
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News and Announcements
January 18, 2019
CCAC professor’s expertise on family substance abuse garners international audience
CCAC Professor Dr. Stephanie Goloway recently shared her expertise on how to support young children dealing with family substance use disorder on a podcast for HiMama, an early childhood education technology company.
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January 08, 2019
CCAC Allegheny Campus professor appointed to prestigious editorial review board
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December 18, 2018
CCAC director of Admissions named the Pennsylvania School Counselor Advocate of the Year
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December 13, 2018
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December 10, 2018
CCAC South Campus opens Campus Closet service to help students dress for success
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November 29, 2018
CCAC and local businesses join forces to advocate for federal investment in education and workforce programs that prepare workers for in-demand fields
The Community College of Allegheny County, Catalyst Connection and DMI Industries joined 50 other business leaders and community college partners from 15 states in Washington, D.C., this month to speak with senators and representatives, including leadership on the Senate and House education and workforce committees, to discuss the critical role that small- and medium-sized businesses should play as Congress develops and modernizes education and workforce policies. The attendees urged lawmakers to close the skills gap and invest in strategies that develop a pipeline of skilled, trained workers that meets the demand of growing industries.
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November 28, 2018
Men of Merit Initiative and Women on a Mission Fall Speaker Series concludes this week with Carmen A. Anderson
The Community College of Allegheny County will conclude the Men of Merit Initiative and Women on a Mission Fall 2018 Speaker Series with a presentation by Carmen A. Anderson, director of Equity and Social Justice at the Heinz Endowments. The presentation will take place on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 2:00 p.m. in Room 520 of the K. Leroy Irvis Science Center on Allegheny Campus.
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