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From unexpected expenses to housing costs, achieving educational success relies on more than just the classroom. CCAC Resource Navigators are here to connect students to the support they need so they can focus on making the most of their college experience. Resource Navigators work with organizations across the college and the local community to connect students to the right people, programs and benefits to overcome barriers to academic success. Students can face many stressors and responsibilities that can hinder their college experience. From unexpected expenses to housing costs, achieving educational success relies on more than just the classroom. At CCAC, Resource Navigators are dedicated to providing a supportive and transformative learning environment that empowers students on their journey to graduation.

To help students connect with services so they can focus on the classroom and make the most of their college experience, CCAC Resource Navigators are here to serve as a one-stop shop, connecting students... Resource Navigators work with organizations across the college and the broader community to ensure that students connect to the right people, programs and benefits to overcome barriers to academic success. Here's a list of the many services CCAC Resource Navigators can help students receive: Students experiencing a basic needs emergency—like issues with housing, utilities, transportation, child care, or a physical or mental health condition—can work with a Resource Navigator to connect with community resources so they can focus... CCAC is committed to supporting your personal and academic efforts. No matter which CCAC location 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, which are listed below. At the Community College of Allegheny County, our goal is our students’ success. For us, student success is a holistic and inclusive journey. We are committed to meeting students where they are and supporting them in achieving their unique goals. While academic achievement is a cornerstone of this success, we recognize that true student success also encompasses personal, professional and career growth. It includes the development of essential life skills—such as the ability to navigate challenges and the capacity to adapt—in order to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Ultimately, student success is realized when students complete their academic journey, whether by personal enrichment, earning a degree, obtaining a certificate, acquiring an industry-recognized credential, successfully transferring to a four-year institution or securing job... Fostering Your Success' (FYS) mission is to provide a welcoming, supportive environment for students with experiences in foster care settings, group home settings, kinship care and emancipation. The role of the deans of students is to ensure that appropriate resources and opportunities exist to support our students' success. The deans work with a wide variety of student services to provide opportunities for student learning and development in academic courses and through extracurricular activities. The deans of students work in conjunction with our college faculty to provide a supportive, learner-centered environment. See the boxes below for more information about some of the departments and programs within the deans of students.

Please review the CCAC Guide to Student Services for a comprehensive overview of the resources and opportunities available to all CCAC students. At the Community College of Allegheny County, our goal is our students' success. For us, student success is a holistic and inclusive journey. We are committed to meeting students where they are and supporting them in achieving their unique goals. While academic achievement is a cornerstone of this success, we recognize that true student success also encompasses personal, professional and career growth. It includes the development of essential life skills—such as the ability to navigate challenges and the capacity to adapt—in order to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Ultimately, student success is realized when students complete their academic journey, whether by personal enrichment, earning a degree, obtaining a certificate, acquiring an industry-recognized credential, successfully transferring to a four-year institution or securing job... Have a question? Need help? The deans of students are here to assist. Please use the contact form below to provide us with some information about your question or concern. The deans of students share responsibility for responding to your questions and comments and will respond to you in a timely manner.

Please understand that complex issues may require additional time for responses. Please note that if your question or statements involve concerns about academic matters such as grades and course requirements, you should first speak with your instructor. Please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. If you have experienced a challenge or roadblock that will keep you from achieving your goals, please contact us immediately. We can assist with both academic and nonacademic challenges such as: CCAC offers a variety of ways to visit our campuses and engage with our teams.

Visit our state of the art facilities, meet with faculty and staff and explore academic programs, and connect with campus resources—all in one comprehensive visit. Open House Explore our campus on a walking tour, engage with current students and discover all our facilities have to offer. Campus Tour Learn more about CCAC, our enrollment process and our academic programs. Meet with faculty to discuss your major and learn more about the CCAC Virtual Campus.

Virtual Information Session Meet individually with one of our team members. Meet with Enrollment Specialist The 2026–2027 FAFSA will be simpler and faster, with required IRS tax data transfer, instant account setup, and fewer questions. Pell Grant rules are changing, and Federal loan rules are also shifting. Please remember to file your application early.

Want more information about CCAC? Contact us to get answers to your academic or financial questions, to schedule a campus tour, and for technology assistance. Contact CCAC to connect with us about your educational future or the next steps on your path! Call one of our centers Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Schedule a campus tour by registering for a self-guided or CCAC staff-guided tour.

Students interested in enrolling at CCAC can meet with representative from Admissions, Advising, Registration, Financial Aid and Student Accounts all in one visit. For new and updated programs, see What’s New for 2025-2026 !! To search or browse the courses and sections, see Course Catalog. CCAC annually educates more than 30,000 credit students through almost 140 degree, certificate, diploma and transfer programs and offers thousands of students access to noncredit and workforce development courses. The learning-centered institution’s mission is to provide affordable access to quality education and offer a dynamic, diverse and supportive learning environment that prepares the region’s residents for academic, professional and personal success in our... CCAC’s quality programs enable students to transfer credits to nearly 500 colleges and universities and support regional workforce needs with accessible instruction available day, evening, weekend and online in Allegheny County and beyond.

Visit ccac.edu to learn more. This catalog is a one-year publication containing revisions or additions that have occurred since the 2024–2025 edition. It is in effect for students who begin their studies or change their programs during or after Fall 2025. Students currently enrolled at the Community College of Allegheny County may continue in their declared program or choose to change their program to one outlined in this catalog. See program requirements for more information. The Community College of Allegheny County is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680, phone 215.662.5606.

Health programs are separately accredited by appropriate regulatory agencies. The Community College of Allegheny County is a member of the Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education (PCHE). The Counseling Services office at each campus is staffed with counselors who can help you navigate your college journey and guide you in making critical decisions related to career and transfer. They can also offer essential resources to support well-being and mental health, including referrals to Allegheny Health Network (AHN) therapists who provide on-campus therapeutic services. Counselors can assist with exploration of transfer institutions and the development of a transfer plan, identification of career goals, application of academic strategies to improve academic success, and discussion of personal concerns that may... More than half the students at CCAC plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities to continue their education.

Students should meet with a counselor to identify the college they plan to attend after CCAC and the major they intend to pursue. Counselors assist students by helping select courses that are transferable to four-year colleges and universities. CCAC has articulation agreements with a variety of institutions to ensure the transferability of CCAC courses. Students who wish to gain more information about themselves in relation to potential career options are invited to schedule an appointment for assessment. Once interest and personality inventories have been completed, an evaluation is provided by a counselor, and students can begin to make appropriate educational and career plans. Contact us today to get started on a career assessment or to schedule a career appointment!

Students are required to see a counselor before registering for courses if they are on academic suspension. Counselors assess the terms of students' academic suspension and provide them with the tools to successfully reach their educational goals. Counselors assist students with a variety of academic and personal concerns in an open and accepting environment. Issues may include work/life balance struggles, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, loneliness, fear of failure, relationship conflict, feeling overwhelmed, and other issues that may impact mental health and well-being.

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