CCBC and Penn State Beaver Sign New Agreement

Monaca, PA – The Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) signed a new articulation agreement with Penn State Beaver to make it easier for students who have earned their associates degree to continue to complete a bachelor’s degree.

“Community College of Beaver County and Penn State Beaver have joined together to create local, affordable, quality educational pathways in areas such as cybersecurity, criminal justice, and business,” said Katie Thomas, dean of the School of Professions and Transfer Studies at CCBC. “We’re excited for the future of this partnership and higher education in Beaver County.”

The agreement applies to other Penn State Commonwealth campuses as well, so if a degree program is not offered at Beaver, CCBC students can transfer to that campus under the articulation agreement. Penn State’s Dual Admissions Program can also help students transfer seamlessly. If a student knows they want to attend Penn State, a CCBC advisor can help them complete the dual admissions process.

Students transferring from a community college to a Penn State Commonwealth campus can also apply for the RaiseMe transfer scholarship. Eligible students can earn up to $7,000 over two years to complete their bachelor’s degree.

“Transfer is always a challenge, not just because of different curriculum but because of how credits transfer in,” said Debra Seidenstricker, admissions counselor for adults and transfer students. “This articulation will ensure if students are in (specific) programs that at least 60 credits will transfer as an equivalent. Students typically need 120 credits for their bachelor’s degree.”

The goal of the articulation agreement is to provide CCBC and Beaver County students with a more affordable pathway to a bachelor’s degree and beyond.

For a full list of applicable majors, visit Penn State Beaver’s website.

ABOUT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BEAVER COUNTY (CCBC)
CCBC transforms lives through personalized education, dynamic partnerships, and high-impact practices to help students start strong, stay strong, and finish stronger. CCBC offers 10 pathways to success in aviation, business, criminal justice, education, health sciences, liberal studies, STEM, industrial technology, college here and now, and continuing education and workforce development. Students can start college in high school, earn degrees, certificates, and micro credentials and continue their journey through direct transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities regionally and nationally. CCBC is an Achieving the Dream Leader College and has been named Top Colleges in Pennsylvania, a Military-Friendly School by GI Jobs Magazine and Best in the Valley by the Beaver County Times. Learn more at ccbc.edu, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

ABOUT PENN STATE BEAVER (PSU)
Penn State Beaver is situated on 105 wooded acres and features small class sizes, nine four-year degrees, a close-knit community, award-winning faculty, and access to all the opportunities of a Big Ten university. For more, visit beaver.psu.edu.