Thomas Jefferson University

Jefferson

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Center City and East Falls locations)
Number of undergraduate students: 3,754 (year)
Type of Institution: Private
Setting: Urban and Suburban
Delivery Format: day, eve, online, accelerated
Tuition and fees: http://jefferson.edu

Jefferson transfer experience presentation

View Institution Transfer Agreement

Community College of Philadelphia has two program-to-program transfer agreements; one with Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls' non-traditional bachelor's degree programs and a second one with Thomas Jefferson University's Jefferson College of Pharmacy.

Program-to-Program

These are agreements in which an entire curriculum or program of study is accepted, so graduates of these specific associate degree programs transfer with advanced standing (junior status) into a matching specific bachelor's degree program at Thomas Jefferson University. To benefit from these agreements, students must earn an appropriate associate degree before transfer.

The Agreement with Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls' non-traditional bachelor's degree programs applies to students who enter Thomas Jefferson University as full-time or part-time undergraduate students. Courses are offered in accelerated, hybrid and online formats and individualized advising is available to all students.

Interested in Thomas Jefferson University's Pharmacy Program?

The Agreement with with Thomas Jefferson University's Jefferson College of Pharmacy establishes the Early Assurance to Pharm.D. Program. This program provides highly-focused, high-achieving Community College of Philadelphia students special mentoring and support in their pursuit of professional studies. Students who follow the Early Assurance to Pharm.D. Program requirements will be assured a priority review for admission to the Jefferson College of Pharmacy at Thomas Jefferson University leading to the Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).

Visit the Early Assurance to Pharm.D. Program page for details.

Admissions Eligibility

Under the Agreement with Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls' non-traditional bachelor's degree programs, Community College of Philadelphia students shall be admitted to Thomas Jefferson University, provided they:

  • 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 cumulative 2.0 Community College of Philadelphia grade point average (GPA).
  • Satisfy all other applicable Thomas Jefferson University Admissions requirements.
  • Complete a Thomas Jefferson University admission application the semester before the student plans to matriculate to Thomas Jefferson University (or by no later than 36 months after graduating from Community College of Philadelphia).

Note:

  • Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls' non-traditional bachelor's degree programs Admissions Representative and/or a Community College of Philadelphia Academic Advisor or Counselor to develop a course-taking strategy to maximize course transferability.
  • A minimum grade of "C" is required for a course to transfer to Thomas Jefferson University.
  • Students are responsible for sending official transcripts to Thomas Jefferson University for evaluation of credit from Community College of Philadelphia and any other attended institutions attended, including military transcripts. Credit may also be awarded for AP, CLEP, etc. with appropriate documentation. Developmental courses are not eligible for transfer.
  • The maximum number of credits that can transfer to Thomas Jefferson University's non-traditional programs is 87. Students enrolled in an undergraduate program of study at Thomas Jefferson University are required to complete a minimum of 33 credits including at least 9 credits of the Creativity and Leadership Core and at least 12 credits of the major requirements at Thomas Jefferson University.
  • Community College of Philadelphia students who earn an appropriate associate degree (as listed below) must transfer at least 60 credits to be assured third-year status at Thomas Jefferson University.
  • Students are advised to follow the Transfer Guides provided to assure that they are meeting the appropriate associate degree and courses for the best transfer into Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls' non-traditional bachelor's degree programs.
  • Students who have pursued a Community College of Philadelphia associate degree program other than those designated in this Agreement or who do not earn an associate degree in the designated curricula and who wish to transfer to Thomas Jefferson University are not covered by this Agreement. Such students will be considered for admission on an individual basis and their credits will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis.

Search for Programs and Transfer Guides

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Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to non-traditional bachelor's degrees at Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.

Students are advised to visit with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor for further assistance.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

To encourage Community College of Philadelphia graduates to transfer to Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University agrees to the following:

Application Fee

Thomas Jefferson University will waive the application fee for students who apply to Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls.

Academic Scholarship

Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls' non-traditional bachelor's degree programs agrees to award the following tuition scholarships to Community College of Philadelphia graduates:

3.5 to 4.0 final cumulative CCP GPA 25% off per credit
3.0 to 3.49 final cumulative CCP GPA 20% off per credit

All scholarships are awarded using the final cumulative Community College of Philadelphia GPA as noted in the official Community College of Philadelphia transcript, honoring Community College of Philadelphia’s academic amnesty and time amnesty policies. Thomas Jefferson University also agrees to not recalculate a student’s GPA to include grades from any other colleges or universities they may have attended.

To qualify for these Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls' non-traditional bachelor's degree program tuition scholarships students must adhere to the following:

  • Graduate from Community College of Philadelphia with an associate degree
  • Apply, be accepted and enroll in Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls' non-traditional bachelor’s degree program within three years of graduation from Community College of Philadelphia.
  • Once enrolled at Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls' non-traditional bachelor's degree programs, students are not permitted to take courses at other institutions without the written permission from their program’s Dean’s Office
  • Sign a scholarship agreement that acknowledges a clear understanding of the regulations listed above

All scholarships will be renewed each term contingent upon the student maintaining satisfactory academic progress as defined by the government to qualify for federal and state financial aid programs.

Financial Aid

  • All students will be provided with Thomas Jefferson University financial aid information and receive full consideration for financial aid upon matriculation at Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls.
  • Financial Aid will be awarded to Community College of Philadelphia students on the same basis as all other Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls students. They will have equal access to all state and federal financial aid programs.
  • Students are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) before May 1st each year to determine if they are eligible for a state grant.

Contact Information

For information concerning transfer please schedule an appointment to visit a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor. Students are also welcome to contact the transfer institution directly.

Community College of Philadelphia
Academic Advising
Bonnell Building, BG-12
1700 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-751-8777
advising@ccp.edu

Counseling Center
Bonnell Building, BG-7
1700 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-751-8169
counseling@ccp.edu

Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls
Kathy Moran-Gannon
Director of Admissions, Continuing and Professional Studies
215-951-2905
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Approved Academic Degree Programs

The following Community College of Philadelphia Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.) and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees are included in this Agreement for transfer into Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls' non-traditional bachelor’s degree programs.

Students interested in transfer to bachelor's degree programs other than those listed should contact a Thomas Jefferson University undergraduate admissions representative and/or meet with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor to discuss an appropriate plan of transfer.

Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's degree at Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.

Students are advised to visit with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor for further assistance.

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Use the category headers to sort by Community College of Philadelphia program major or Transfer Program major.

CCP Programsort descending Bachelor Program Transfer Guidelines
Accounting Business Management
Behavioral Health/Human Services Behavioral and Health Services
Biological Sciences Health Sciences
Biological Sciences Health Studies
Biology Health Sciences
Business - Accelerated Organizational Leadership
Business - Accelerated Business Management
Business - General Business Management
Business - General Organizational Leadership
Business Leadership Organizational Leadership
Computer Information Systems-Information Technology Information Technology Transfer Guide
Computer Science Information Technology Transfer Guide
Construction Management Business Management
Criminal Justice Organizational Leadership Transfer Guide
Cybersecurity Information Technology Transfer Guide
Facilities Management Business Management Transfer Guide
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Organizational Leadership Transfer Guide
Fire Science Organizational Leadership Transfer Guide
Health Services Management Health Services Management Transfer Guide
Liberal Arts-Social/Behavioral Science Behavioral and Health Services
Public Health Health Services Management Transfer Guide