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Community College of Allegheny

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About CCAC

Since its founding in 1966, CCAC has flourished, becoming the educational powerhouse it is today a nationally renowned two-year college dedicated to serving all members of the community. From groundbreaking student success initiatives to top-ranked academic and career-based programs, CCAC continues to be the college of choice for nearly one out of every three adults in the Greater Pittsburgh metropolitan region.
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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.
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CCAC educates more than 32,000 credit and 28,000 non-credit students annually, but students can expect an average class size of just 19 students. With the extensive network of four campuses and four centers located strategically throughout the region, in addition to a growing array of online courses and programs, CCAC is readily accessible to residents of Allegheny County and beyond.
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CCAC's Virtual Campus courses make it possible for students to earn college credit through flexible nontraditional classes. Busy professionals, individuals with family responsibilities and people with challenging schedules can benefit from Online Learning.
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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. As part of our commitment to supporting student achievement, we offer a variety of services and resources.
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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.
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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.
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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. The department oversees the public face of the college, providing design, branding and message development assistance to projects large and small.
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Discover the CCAC experience this fall with a quality education and affordable, in-person or online learning options.

Discover the CCAC experience this fall with a quality education and affordable, in-person or online learning options.

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New Student? Enroll Today for Spring Classes

Already a Student? Schedule Spring Classes now!

Register for an Enrollment Information Session: A Place to Talk to Someone About Getting Started. Click Here to Sign Up Today!

Nursing Announcements

The Nursing Admission Application Deadline has been extended to Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 at 11:59 pm.

ALL required documentation and prerequisites will need to be completed and submitted by this date for consideration. This includes ALL official transcripts, TEAS test results, a CCAC General application, and a CCAC Nursing application. Students applying by this extended deadline will be reviewed after the "priority" applicants, who have all documentation submitted, and will be accepted based on seat availability.

Please be aware that all applications are submitted through the application portal: discover@ccac.edu. Applicants MUST use a computer to complete the application, other devices may not show the Nursing application option.

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September 08, 2022

Professor Emerita Doralee Brooks

CCAC Professor Emerita Doralee Brooks named poet laureate by City of Asylum

September 06, 2022

CCAC Endowed Professor of Technical Curriculum Michael Rinsem and Johnson Controls Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Area, Mark Altsman

CCAC/Johnson Controls partnership featured on WPXI-TV's 'Our Region's Business' show

August 30, 2022

BNY Mellon S.T.A.R.T.U.P. and FTP student interns

BNY Mellon partnership provides new mentorship and internship opportunities for CIT students

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Meet the Faculty

Francis M. Maxin

Meet Professor Francis M. Maxin, who has taught biology at CCAC since its founding in 1966!