
Planning to complete an associate degree at RACC and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree? Consider participating in one of our dual admissions agreements.
By applying to RACC and one of our partner four-year schools at the same time through one of our dual admission agreements, you can maximize the transferability of your courses and have a smoother transition to your four-year school. Some of the agreements have extra benefits, like the ability to take classes at the partner school while still enrolled at RACC, or the opportunity to qualify for great scholarships once you complete your degree at RACC.
While you are completing your first two years at RACC, you can receive additional support needed for success. This includes free tutoring, advising, financial aid assistance and small classroom sizes that are hallmarks of community colleges. You will also work with faculty who are specialists in your chosen field.
Details on those agreements can be obtained from Transfer Services in Berks Hall, Room 209.
In order to qualify, you must sign a Dual Admissions form by the time you complete a certain number of college credits. Each four-year school has different requirements, so make sure you read about each agreement before signing. Because these agreements are designed to provide additional opportunities for students who make an early commitment to transferring a specific college, you may only have one active Dual Admissions agreement on file.
Along with our Dual Admissions partners, RACC credits transfer to many other four-year colleges and universities. See a list of our Articulation Agreements and Transfer Guides on our Transfer Services page.
RACC has dual admissions agreements with the following four-year institutions
- Albright College
Planning to transfer to Albright College after completing your Associate Degree at RACC? RACC's dual admissions agreement with Albright can help you get there!
This dual admissions agreement ensures that you will be accepted to Albright after completing an Associate Degree at RACC if you meet the following conditions:
- Graduate from RACC with an Associate in Arts, Associate of General Studies, or an Associate of Science degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Meet all regular Albright admissions requirements, including application deadlines.
If you qualify for the Albright dual admissions agreement, Albright will:
- Waive the admission application fee.
- Award an academic scholarship of up to $20,000 to full-time students enrolling in a day program.
- Award an academic scholarship of up to $21,000 to full-time Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society members.
- Provide you an opportunity to meet with an Albright representative prior to graduating from RACC.
- Provide you the opportunity to take one day course per year free while enrolled as a RACC student (maximum of three courses lifetime).
Steps for Enrollment in Dual Admissions Program
Visit RACC Transfer Services to fill out a Dual Admission Intent Form. You will be pre-screened to make sure you are eligible for the program.
Submit a completed Albright College Application for Admission.Dual admissions agreements are non-binding for students. If you decide not to attend Albright after signing an Intent Form, you can cancel your dual admissions agreement by sending written notification to both Albright University and RACC.
To enroll in this program, please complete a Dual Admission Intent form which is available at RACC Transfer Services in Berks Hall, Room 209.
For additional information, stop by RACC Transfer Services.
- Alvernia University
Planning to transfer to Alvernia after completing your Associate Degree at RACC? RACC's dual admissions agreement with Alvernia can help you get there!
The dual admissions agreement with Alvernia ensures that you will be accepted to Alvernia after completing an Associate Degree at RACC if you meet the following conditions:
- Earn a high school diploma or GED prior to completing an intent form.
- Complete the Dual Admission Intent Form when you apply to RACC or before you complete 30 college credits. Students who start at RACC having completed more than 30 college credits at other colleges are not eligible.
- Graduate RACC with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Enroll at Alvernia within one year of graduating from RACC.
- Do not attend another college or university between graduating from RACC and enrolling at Alvernia.
- Meet all regular Alvernia admissions requirements, including application deadlines. This agreement applies to the following majors at Alvernia:
- Day programs: Behavioral Health; Biochemistry; Biology; Biology-Medical Technology; Business: Accounting, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Sport Management; Chemistry; Chemistry-Medical Technology; Communications; Criminal Justice; English; Forensic Science; History/Political Science; Mathematics; Philosophy; Psychology; Social Work; Theater; Theology, Education Pre K-4
- Continuing Studies and Evening Programs: Behavioral Health; Business: Accounting, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing; Liberal Studies, RN to BSN
If you qualify for the Alvernia dual admissions agreement, Alvernia will:
- Waive the admission application fee.
- With the increase of our scholarships, RACC students can now receive up to $21,000 per academic year and have the opportunity to apply for one of our FREE tuition scholarships (Reading Collegiate Scholars Program - RCSP Application).
- Provide you an opportunity to meet with an Alvernia representative prior to graduating from RACC.
Steps for Enrollment in Dual Admissions Program
- Visit the RACC Transfer Office to fill out a Dual Admission Intent Form before completing 30 college credits. You will be pre-screened to make sure you are eligible for the program.
- Within the semester you are accepted into the dual admission program, you will receive a letter of acceptance from Alvernia.
- Submit a completed Alvernia Application for Admission once you've completed 45 credits, or three to six months before the start of the semester in which you plan to attend Alvernia.
- Request official transcripts from any other college you have attended, as well as from your high school.
Dual admissions agreements are non-binding for students. If you decide not to attend Alvernia after signing an Intent Form, you can cancel your dual admissions agreement by sending written notification to both Alvernia University and RACC.
To enroll in this program, please complete a Dual Admission Intent form which is available from RACC Transfer Services in Berks Hall, Room 209.
For additional information, stop by RACC Transfer Services.
- Chestnut Hill College (CHC)
Terms and Conditions
Reading Area Community College (RACC) and Chestnut Hill College (CHC) enter into this Dual Admissions and Core.to-Core Agreement to facilitate the transfer of RACC students to CHC. This agreement applies to students who enter CHC's School of Continuing and Professional Studies (Accelerated Adult Degree Program-AADP) as full-time or part-time undergraduate students.
Dual Admissions Agreement
Under the Dual Admissions Agreement. RACC students will be guaranteed admission into a baccalaureate degree program in CHC's School of Continuing & Professional Studies (Accelerated Adult Degree Program AADP) on the condition that they:
- Complete CHC-s admissions application at www.chc.edu during the final year of the RACC degree program and satisfy all other regular CHC admissions requirements.
- Graduate from RACC with an Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Only courses with a grade of "C" or better are transferable.
- Complete a minimum of 45 academic credits at CHC.
- Enroll directly to CHC within one year of completing an associate degree program of study from RACC and not attend another institution between graduation and attendance to CHC.
Students who have previously matriculated to CHC are not eligible for Dual Admissions to CHC but are encouraged to apply as a transfer or re-admission student to CHC. Former CHC students must meet all outstanding academic, financial, disciplinary, or other obligations to CBC before being considered for re-admission.
There is no obligation on the part of the Dual Admissions for a RACC student if the student decides to not transfer to CHC.
Once a student has completed the Dual Admissions Intent to Enroll form, they are strongly encouraged to meet with a CBC Admission Representative and/or a RACC Academic Advisor, Transfer Advisor, or Program Advisor to develop a course-taking strategy to maximize course transferability.
RACC graduates entering CHC under the terms of this agreement for both Dual Admissions and Core-to-Core go through the CHC normal transfer admissions process and therefore must meet all applicable CHC requirements and deadlines pertaining to application for admission, orientation and registration, and payment of tuition and fees. They will abide by the policies and procedures, and any revisions thereof that apply to all CHC students.
School of Continuing & Professional Studies (Accelerated Adult Degree Program-AADP)
- Designed to meet the needs of adult learners.
- Course structure: six 8-week sessions run continuously throughout the year (Fall I & II, Spring I & II and Summer I &11)
- On-campus housing NOT available
- DeSales University
Planning to transfer to DeSales University after completing your Associate Degree at RACC? RACC's dual admissions agreement with DeSales University can help you get there! Students can apply for the dual admission program by completing the Letter of Intent prior to 30 credits with RACC. Applications can be submitted as early as the student’s senior year of high school.
Benefits of RACC- DeSales Dual Admissions Agreement for RACC Students/Graduates:
- Application fee waived.
- Junior year status with four semester to complete the parallel Bachelor’s degree program.
- Tuition charges for one DeSales’ course will be waived while student is still enrolled full-time at RACC.
- Transfer scholarship equal to 50% of the tuition rate in effect at the time of matriculation when full-time student has a 2.75 GPA or above.
For a comprehensive course equivalency list, visit DeSales University's Website.
- Elizabethtown College
Planning to transfer to Elizabethtown College after completing your Associate Degree at RACC? RACC's dual admissions agreement with Elizabethtown College can help you get there! Students can apply for the dual admission program by completing the RACC/Elizabethtown College Application for Dual Admission. Applications can be submitted as early as the student’s senior year of high school.
Benefits of RACC-Elizabethtown College Dual Admissions Agreement for RACC Students/Graduates:
- An official admissions letter from Elizabethtown College during the last semester at RACC.
- Waived tuition charges for two Elizabethtown College courses while student is still full-time at RACC.
- Guided academic pathways from RACC’s associate degree to Elizabethtown’s bachelor’s degree programs.
- Up to 64 credits transfer.
- Merit Scholarships: Dean, Founders, and Presidential Scholarships.
For more information, please visit Elizabethtown College's website.
- lmmaculata University
Preface
Reading Area Community College (RACC) and lmmaculata University (lmmaculata) enter into this Dual Admissions Transfer Agreement (Agreement) to facilitate the transfer of RACC students to lmmaculata's Baccalaureate Degree Programs. This Agreement applies to students who enter lmmaculata as full-time or part-time undergraduate students.
Dual Admissions
Under this Agreement, RACC students will be guaranteed admission with third year (junior) status at lmmaculata on the condition that they:
- Earn a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to attending lmmaculata
- Submit a Dual Admissions Intent Form before completion of no more than 45 college level credits from all colleges/universities attended
- Graduate from RACC with an appropriate Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree, or Associate in General Studies (A.G.S) Degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for Accelerated Baccalaureate and Online Programs (through Adult Education Admissions) and 2.5 for Traditional/Residential Baccalaureate Programs. (Please see Appendix A for a list of approved programs of study included in this Agreement)
- Complete lmmaculata's admissions application ideally once 45 credits have been earned at RACC, or at least three months prior to the start of the semester in which they plan to begin their studies at lmmaculata, and satisfy all other regular lmmaculata admissions requirements
- Not attend another institution of higher education between the time they graduate from RACC and enroll at lmmaculata
- Enroll at lmmaculata within one year of RACC graduation
Students who have previously matriculated to lmmaculata are not eligible for Dual Admissions to lmmaculata but are encouraged to apply as a transfer or re-entry student at lmmaculata.
There is no obligation on the part of the Dual Admissions RACC student if they decide not to transfer to lmmaculata.
Once students submit their Dual Admissions Intent Form, they are strongly encouraged to meet with an lmmaculata Transfer Admissions Representative and/or a RACC Academic Advisor, Counselor, or Program Advisor to develop a course taking strategy to maximize course transferability.RACC graduates entering lmmaculata under the terms of this Agreement go through the normal lmmaculata transfer admissions process and therefore must meet all applicable lmmaculata requirements and deadlines pertaining to application for admission, orientation, registration, and payment of tuition and fees. They will abide by the policies and procedures, and any revisions thereof that apply to all lmmaculata students.
- Kutztown University
Planning to transfer to Kutztown University after completing your Associate Degree at RACC? RACC's Dual Admissions agreement with Kutztown University can help you get there!
The Dual Admissions agreement with Kutztown University ensures that you will be accepted to Kutztown University after completing an Associate of Art, Associate of Science, or Associate of General Studies degree at RACC if you meet the following conditions:
- Complete the Dual Admission Intent Letter when you apply to RACC or before you complete 44 college credits. Students who start at RACC having completed more than 44 college credits at other colleges are not eligible.
- Exceptions are students going into the following majors at Kutztown University: the College of Education (3.0 GPA); the College of Visual and Performing Arts which requires a portfolio for the visual arts programs (Applied Digital Arts, Art Education, Art Education: Alternative Settings, Communication Design, Crafts, and Studio Arts) or an audition for the music programs (Music, Commercial Music, Music Education, and Music Performance), and a 3.0 GPA for the majors of Art Education and Music Education; the major of Biology/Pre-Med (2.75 GPA); the major of Criminal Justice (2.5 GPA and a C or higher in at least one Criminal Justice course); the major of Computer Science (2.25 GPA); the major of Mathematics (2.25 GPA); and the major of Psychology (2.5 GPA and C or higher in a General Psychology course).
- Meet all regular Kutztown University transfer requirements including any admissions requirements for the major.
For students who qualify for this Dual Admissions agreement, Kutztown University will:
- Waive the admission application fee.
- Waive placement tests
- Accept the general education requirements embedded in the RACC Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate to General Studies degrees and apply these requirements in their entirety towards Kutztown University's general education requirements, which currently consist of university core requirements, university distribution requirements, and college distribution requirements.
- Provide you an opportunity to meet with a Kutztown University representative prior to graduating from RACC.
- Kutztown University will award $1000 academic scholarships to RACC associate degree graduates with a final RACC GPA of 3.5 or above admitted full-time to Kutztown University; will award a $500 academic scholarships to associate degree graduates with a final RACC GPA of 3.0 to 3.40 admitted full-time to Kutztown University; and will award a $250 academic scholarships to students with a final RACC GPA of 3.0 or above admitted part-time to Kutztown University. These scholarships are awarded for the Fall and Spring semesters only. All scholarships may be renewed for up to four (4) semesters contingent upon maintaining the GPA requirements of the awarded scholarships, and students submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Kutztown University will award all first-time RACC transfer students with an associate degree a one-time book award of $500 for one academic year (Fall or Spring only) to be utilized in the Kutztown University Campus Book Store.
- Ensure that Dual Admissions students graduating in the Honors Program at RACC are invited to the Honors Program at Kutztown University. These students must maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA and will have completed at least 12 credits in Honors at RACC
Steps for Enrollment in Dual Admissions Program
- Visit RACC Transfer Services to fill out a Dual Admission Intent Letter before completing 44 college credits. You will be pre-screened to make sure you are eligible for the program.
- Submit a completed Kutztown University Application for Admission once you've completed 45 credits, or three to six months before the start of the semester in which you plan to attend Kutztown University.
- Request that official transcripts from RACC and any other college you have attended, as well as from your high school, be sent to Kutztown University.
Dual admissions agreements are non-binding for students. If you decide not to attend Kutztown University after signing an Intent Letter, you can cancel your Dual Admissions agreement by sending written notification to both Kutztown University and RACC.
To enroll in this program, please complete a Dual Admission Intent Letter, available from RACC Transfer Services in Berks Hall, Room 209.
For additional information, stop by RACC Transfer Services.
- LaSalle University
Planning to transfer to LaSalle after completing your associate degree at RACC? RACC's dual admissions, general education core-to-core agreement with LaSalle can help make that dream possible!
The dual admissions agreement with LaSalle University ensures that RACC associate degree graduates will be accepted to LaSalle with all their general education requirements fulfilled when they meet the following conditions:
- Complete a free LaSalle online application before earning 45 college credits at RACC.
- Graduate RACC with a minimum GPA of 2.5, except nursing which requires a minimum 3.0.
- Enroll at LaSalle within one year of graduating from RACC.
- Meet all regular LaSalle admissions requirements, including application deadlines.
Click here to complete LaSalle University's Application for Dual Admissions form. Make a copy of the Application for Dual Admissions and submit to the Transfer Center. Send directly a copy to LaSalle University.
Merit Scholarships to LaSalle
- Successful full-time day dual admission candidates will qualify for a Dual Admission Achievement Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 per year at La Salle.
- Members of Phi Theta Kappa who graduate from RACC with a 3.5 cumulative GPA or above, will qualify for a PTK Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 per year at LaSalle. Only available to full-time day students.
- Scholarships will be awarded annually to students who possess a cumulative RACC grade point average of 2.5 and above. The scholarship amounts will vary between $4,000 and $11,000 and scholarships are only offered to students who will be attending La Salle main campus as full-time day students.
3.3 – 4.0 = $11,000
2.8 – 3.29 = $9,000
2.5 – 2.79 = $4,000
- Lebanon Valley College
Planning to transfer to Lebanon Valley College (LVC) after completing your Associate Degree at RACC? RACC's dual admissions agreement with can help you get there!
This dual admissions agreement ensures that you will be accepted to LVC after completing an Associate Degree at RACC if you meet the following conditions:- Graduate from RACC with an Associate in Arts, Associate of General Studies, or an Associate of Science degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Meet all regular LVC admissions requirements, including application deadlines.
- Apply for Dual Admissions, before earning 30 credits with RACC, by completing the RACC-LVC Application for Dual Admissions form found on the Lebanon Valley College admission website.
If you qualify for the LVC dual admissions agreement, LVC will:
- Waive the admission application fee
- Award an academic scholarship of up to $25,000 to full-time students
- Award to full-time Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society members the Board of Trustees Scholarship, $25,000 (not duplicated with any other scholarship offer)
- Award a $1000 transfer scholarship
- Provide you an opportunity to meet with an LVC representative prior to graduating from RACC
- Provide you the opportunity to take two courses while enrolled as a RACC student at the reduced tuition
Majors students might consider at LVC:
- Actuary Science (competitive program)
- Analytical Finance
- Music Business
- Accelerated Accounting/MBA Program
- Millersville University
Planning to transfer to University after completing your Associate Degree at RACC?
RACC's Dual Admissions agreement with Millersville University can help you get there!
The Dual Admissions agreement with Millersville University ensures that you will be accepted to Millersville after completing an Associate Degree at RACC if you meet the following conditions:
- Complete the RACC/Millersville Dual Admission Application when you apply to RACC or before you complete 30 college credits. Students may apply as early as their senior year of high school. Students who start at RACC having completed more than 30 college credits at other colleges are not eligible.
- Maintain a 2.0 and continuous enrollment at RACC.
- Graduate from RACC.
- Enroll at Millersville the semester following graduation from RACC.
- Meet all Millersville University admissions requirements, including application deadlines and any specific requirements relating to your major.
If you qualify for the Millersville Dual Admissions agreement, Millersville will do the following:
- Waive the admission application fee.
- Notify you of acceptance into the Dual Admissions Program.
- Provide you an opportunity to meet with a Millersville representative each semester prior to graduating from RACC.
Steps for Enrollment in Dual Admissions Program
- Visit the RACC Transfer Office to fill out a RACC/Millersville Dual Admission Application before completing 30 college credits. You will be pre-screened to make sure you are eligible for the program.
- Within six months of your intended start date at Millersville, you will receive a letter of acceptance from the university.
Dual Admissions agreements are non-binding for students. If you decide not to attend Millersville after signing an Intent Form, you can cancel your Dual Admissions agreement by sending written notification to both Millersville University and RACC
To enroll in this program, please complete a Dual Admission Application which is available from RACC Transfer Services in Berks Hall, Room 209.
- Point Park University
Dual Admissions Intent Form
This program allows the student to be admitted into the University after meeting certain conditions in the articulation agreement and completing an associate degree at the community college. Student must complete and return the Dual Admissions Information Form the semester before graduating. There is no GPA requirement, the application fee will be waived when applying online.
Additional scholarships are available after completion of a University approved associate degree. It is the student’s responsibility to apply for graduation at the community college and to maintain Dual Admissions status. Students must enroll at Point Park University with one year of my graduation from the community college.
- Shippensburg University
Planning to transfer to Shippensburg University after completing your Associate Degree at RACC? RACC's dual admissions agreement with Shippensburg can help you get there!
Shippensburg offers programs for RACC graduates to complete their bachelor’s degree to meet regional workforce demands. Such attractive bachelor’s degrees include five engineering programs, of which, the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Shippensburg’s newest engineering program developed for designing manufacturing technology.
This dual admissions agreement ensures that you will be accepted to Shippensburg after completing an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree at RACC if you meet the following conditions:
- Graduate from RACC with an Associate in Arts or Associate of Science degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Sign a Letter of Intent before completing 30 credits with RACC. Students as early as high school seniors can sign a letter of intent.
- Meet all Shippensburg admissions requirements, including application deadlines.
If you qualify for the Shippensburg dual admissions agreement, Shippensburg will:
- Accept the AS and AA general education (core-to-core) as fulfilled general education requirements for Shippensberg’s bachelor’s degree programs.
- Provide you with junior level status.
- Provide you with transfer advisement as a dual admissions student of RACC and Shippensburg University.
Steps for Enrollment in Dual Admissions Program
- Visit the RACC Transfer Office to fill out a Dual Admission Intent Form before completing 30 college credits. You will be pre-screened to make sure you are eligible for the program.
- Submit a completed Shippensburg University Application for Admission.
Dual admissions agreements are non-binding for students. If you decide not to attend Shippensburg University after signing an Intent Form, you can cancel your dual admissions agreement by sending written notification to both Shippensburg University and RACC.
To enroll in this program, please complete a Dual Admission Intent form which is available from RACC Transfer Services in Berks Hall, Room 209.
For additional information, stop by RACC Transfer Services
- Susquehanna University
Planning to transfer to Susquehanna University after completing your associate degree? RACC's dual admissions agreement can help you get there!
RACC students who submit a letter of intent to enter Susquehanna prior to completing 30 transferable credit hours will have the following benefits:
- Guaranteed admission into a bachelor's degree program with third-year (junior) status at Susquehanna upon completion of their Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree.
- Eligibility for an academic scholarship from Susquehanna of up to $31,000 per year based on their RACC grade point average at the time of application.
- Eligibility for an additional $5,000 scholarship from Susquehanna per year if students are members of Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
- Temple University
Planning to transfer to Temple after completing your Associate Degree at RACC? RACC's dual admissions agreement with Temple can help make that dream possible!
The dual admissions agreement with Temple ensures that you will be accepted to Temple after completing an RACC Associate Degree if you meet the following conditions:
- Complete the Dual Admission Intent Form when you apply to RACC or before you complete 30 college credits. Students who start at RACC having completed more than 30 college credits at other colleges are not eligible.
- Graduate RACC with a minimum GPA of 2.3.
- Enroll at Temple within one year of graduating from RACC.
- Do not attend another college or university between graduating from RACC and enrolling at Temple.
- Meet all regular Temple admissions requirements, including application deadlines. ESL students who earn an associate degree and successfully complete English Composition will not need to take the TOEFL exam.
- This agreement applies to all Temple majors except for the following competitive majors: Art, Architecture, Music, Dance, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health Information Management. These majors have additional admission requirements. See Temple's website for full listing of majors.
The Dual Admissions program offers these distinct advantages:
- Scholarship opportunities for great students.
- Application fee waiver when you submit the Dual Admission Information Form to apply.
- Official RACC transcripts sent for you along with your application to Temple.
Merit Scholarships
Participation in the dual admissions program provides students with a variety of scholarship opportunities that are renewable for up to three years.
Full-time students can receive:
$1,000 academic scholarship to students with final 3.30-3.64 GPA
$2,000 academic scholarship to students with final 3.65-4.0 GPAPart-time students registered with 6-11 Temple credits per semester can receive:
$500 academic scholarship to transfer students with final 3.30-3.64 GPA
$1,000 academic scholarship to students with final 3.65-4.0 GPASteps for Enrollment in Dual Admissions Program
- Visit the RACC Transfer Office to fill out a Dual Admission Intent Form before completing 30 college credits. You will be pre-screened to make sure you are eligible for the program.
- Within the semester you are accepted into the dual admission program, you will receive a conditional admission letter from Temple University.
- In the semester before you are planning to begin attending Temple University, you must pick up a Dual Admission application from the RACC Transfer Office. This form should be sent to Temple along with official RACC transcripts by June 1 for Fall admission or November 1 for Spring Admission.
- Request official transcripts from any other college you have attended, as well as from your high school.
- To be considered for a dual admission scholarship, a final transcript reflecting degree earned and final GPA must be sent from RACC to Temple Admissions.
Dual admissions agreements are non-binding for students. If you decide not to attend Temple after signing an Intent Form, you can cancel your dual admissions agreement by sending written notification to both Temple University and RACC.
To enroll in this program, please complete a Dual Admission Intent form which is available from RACC Transfer Services in Berks Hall, Room 209.
For additional information, stop by RACC Transfer Services or contact Temple Admissions at 215-204-6962.
- West Chester University
Dual Admissions Pathway
The Dual Admission Pathway is for students that are newly enrolled at RACC and have not completed 30 college-level credits. WCU will provide these students with a conditional offer of admission to WCU.
RACC honor students in the Co-Admissions and Dual Admissions Pathways will be invited to apply to WCU's Honors College.
Guaranteed Transfer Scholarships, Housing, and Application Fee Waiver
Qualified Students in the Co-Admissions and Dual Admissions Pathways who affirm their intent to enroll prior to the completion of 30 credits, complete and submit the WCU application by the deadline, and graduate from RACC will qualify for transfer scholarships, guaranteed housing, and application fee waiver as outlined below.
To benefit from the Transfer Scholarships and Housing assurances, students must enroll at WCU within one calendar year from their graduation from RACC. In addition, they will not be eligible for these assurances if they attend another institution in between RACC and matriculation at WCU.
Transfer Scholarship
RACC students who satisfy the Dual Admissions Pathway requirements will qualify for $2000 per academic year scholarship ($1000 per semester) as determined below:
- Students must be enrolled full-time at WCU to retain their scholarship award. The scholarship award is available for up to two (2) consecutive academic years as long as the student remains in good academic standing at WCU with a minimum of 2.00 GPA
- Students must be working to attain their first baccalaureate degree.
- Students enrolled in programs at WCUs Philadelphia location will receive a 10% tuition discount in lieu of the guaranteed transfer scholarships. This discount is applied to full and port time enrollment student status.
- All RACC students who transfer to WCU will be reviewed for need-based aid regardless of participating in a pathway program.
Housing
- In addition to the stated requirements outlined in this section, RACC students will be guaranteed Housing upon enrollment at WCU, provided that the student submits the Housing Application and required information by the deadline. This application will be administered by WCU directly to the student during the appropriate semester prior to WCU matriculation. Exceptions to guaranteed housing include national, state, or regional crises or natural disaster such as a pandemic, flood, or other such situation.
- Students must alert the Office of Admissions of their interest in living on WCU's campus at least three (3) months prior to enrollment.
- Certain criminal conduct may prohibit students from obtaining campus housing. Students interested in campus housing will be asked questions about specific conduct and the resulting information used to determine eligibility due to applicable statutes, regulations, and university policies.
Admissions Application Fee Waiver
Students who participate in the Dual Admissions and Co-Admissions pathways will have their admissions application fee waived.