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Community College of Allegheny

About CCAC
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 Online Learning 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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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. 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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Fall semester is right around the corner!

Get a jump on the SPRING SEMESTER

Missed the start of the fall 2020 term or looking for additional classes to add to your schedule?

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You are invited to a CCAC Student Town Hall via a Zoom webinar on Oct 26, 2020 at 10:00 AM PLUS, a second evening Student Town Hall via a Zoom webinar on Oct 26, 2020 at 5:00 PM

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October 14, 2020

CCAC to hold a Virtual Open House on Saturday, November 14, for prospective students, their families and friends

October 08, 2020

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CCAC to host virtual job fairs for students and the wider community

October 05, 2020

CCAC Nursing faculty publish article touting innovative teaching method in national trade journal

Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Nursing faculty members Professor Patricia Paul and Assistant Professor Veronica Smith, both of CCAC South Campus, have published an article in Nursing Education Perspectives, the esteemed research journal of the National League for Nursing. The article, “Escape Room: Innovative Teaching Strategy to Stimulate Critical Thinking/Judgment in Nursing Students,” documents their successful Escape Room project, which they presented at the National League for Nursing Conference last September to an enthusiastic audience. The article details their innovative teaching strategy—and the results appear to be well worth the time and effort required to implement it.

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