Frequently Asked Questions

2) How does the Gateway to College program work?

Once you have been admitted, you will begin your first term, called the Foundation term, with a group of 20 other Gateway to College students.

This group of students, called a Learning Community, takes all of the Foundation term courses together in preparation for becoming college students on the College’s campus
Foundation term courses include reading, writing, math, an academic lab and a college survival and success class
Foundation term courses earn students high school credits toward their diploma. The college survival and success class earns students college credits
Students spend three to four hours each day working on homework outside of class

After successfully completing the Foundation term:

You enroll in Community College of Philadelphia courses and earn both high school and college credit as you work toward earning a high school diploma and a college degree
All courses after the Foundation term are selected based upon your high school completion plan and educational goals. The Gateway academic coordinator provides guidance and assistance with this process