The following information applies to credit students. Non-credit students will find registration information at Community Education Registration and Professional Development Registration.

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.

To be admitted to the college, please follow these steps:

• Complete an application for admission online or download the application for admission (PDF) and submit it to the campus you wish to attend. Please consult the Programs of Study listing for help in selecting a CCAC major. All potential students must fill out and submit an application form. Applications may be obtained at the Admissions office on each campus or from a high school guidance counselor. There is no application fee.
• Submit official high school transcripts or GED scores. All applicants must submit transcripts. Official transcripts from other colleges or universities will be evaluated for advanced standing if you request such an evaluation at the time of application. Transcripts become the property of the College and will not be returned.
• It is strongly advised that applications be completed and submitted one month prior to the beginning of each semester. Although there is no set deadline for admission to the college, applications are processed in the order they are received.
• Schedule a placement test. When you submit your application, you will be contacted about setting an appointment to take your placement tests. The tests are used for course placement only and are not criteria for admission. Under certain circumstances, you may not have to take some or all of the placement tests.
• For further information, contact the Admissions office at one of the campus locations:

Special Notes

Health Career Students

Admission to the College does not constitute admission to a health career program. Enrollment in these programs is limited by the availability of clinical sites. If you indicate a preference for one of these limited admission programs, you will be sent complete information on the process you must follow to apply.

International Students

In order to be accepted to the Community College of Allegheny County and issued an I-20, international students must complete and submit the international students application packet. As a reminder, each of the forms can be found on the International Student Forms page. Please contact the Office of International Students for the international application deadlines. An I-20 (application for student visa) will be issued to the student once all documents have been processed. International students must also provide proof of English proficiency.