Dual Admission
You may be planning to come to Westmoreland for your associate degree and then transfer
for your bachelor’s degree. Dual Admission is a great pathway to follow. If accepted
into a Dual Admission program, you have a unique opportunity to continue as part of
the Wolfpack until you complete your associate degree as well as getting to know your
four-year transfer institution even better! Dual Admission eases transfer as after
completing your associate degree, you simply enroll as a junior at one of the four-year
colleges or universities listed below. There, you can pursue your bachelor’s degree
and enjoy all the benefits of junior status. Westmoreland is dedicated to helping
you achieve academic success in the Dual Admissions program. And there is no cost
to apply.
The Dual Admission combination is an excellent way to get an education that is financially responsible for today, tomorrow and for the future. If you think this is the right program for you, ask about applying during your visit or talk to your assigned advisor. We would be happy to discuss the program with you.
There are some simple steps to get started:
- Select a program of study at Westmoreland that best fits your career goals. Review list of programs. Westmoreland has multiple agreements that may fit your Ambitious journey. Westmoreland does not have a Dual Admissions agreement for every program.
- Review the list of schools for Dual Admission and select the one that best fits your program. Read through the dual admissions requirements of the college or university you selected. If you have questions, contact the Information Center at infocenterFREEWESTMORELAND or 724-925-4000.
- You will need to complete the required form for the program that best fits your plan. Please review each Dual Admission programs below and complete the appropriate form.
Participating Dual Admission colleges and universities include:
The dual admissions agreement with California University of Pennsylvania is created to establish a program that helps students maximize the number fo credits they can transfer. The program also offers a 20% tuition discount for Westmoreland graduates of selected associate degrees to advance their education with studies at California's campus or entirely online. The details of the dual admissions agreement/Alliance include:
- A discount for graduates who have earned an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Applied Associate of Science (AAS) in Social Work, Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) or Applied Associate of Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education.
- An opportunity to complete their Cal U bachelor's degree in two years of full-time study.
- A provision for dual admission that allows Westmoreland students to take advantage of additional engagement opportunities and benefits at Cal U, even before they complete their associate degree from Westmoreland.
- If you are interested, please complete this form.
A student must meet the following requirements to apply for the dual admissions program:
- Currently admitted and enrolled at WESTMORELAND.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Have no more than 30 earned credit hours upon dual admissions declaration.
- Planning to pursue both an associate degree and bachelor’s degree.
A student is not eligible for dual admissions if:
- The student is already enrolled in another dual admissions program.
- The student does not meet the above criteria.
- The student is not in good standing with either INSTITUTION’S Student Code of Student Conduct.
WESTMORELAND shall ensure the student has completed their AA or AS degree from WESTMORELAND in the degree program indicated on the Dual Admissions application.
WESTMORELAND shall ensure the students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and adhere to the TAOC approved or other agreed upon program of study.
- Specific programs may require a higher GPA. If the student does not meet the minimum requirements of the TAOC major indicated on Dual Admissions application, then the student may complete their baccalaureate degree in a different program with the recognition that all transfer credits may not apply.
- TAOC - Carlow is one of the few private, liberal arts schools in the region that offers this program to transfer students. Westmoreland graduates may be able to enter Carlow at junior status, and in many cases, with only major requirements to complete and core requirements waived.
- Carlow offers the opportunity for Westmoreland students to take four Carlow courses at the Westmoreland cost per credit, while enrolled in good standing at Westmoreland.
- Offers the opportunity to Westmoreland students to reside on our campus in Oakland.
- Transfer in up to 90 credits.
If you are interested in this program, please complete this form.
A student must meet the following requirements to apply for the dual admissions program:
- Currently admitted and enrolled at WESTMORELAND.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Have no more than 30 earned credit hours upon dual admissions declaration.
- Planning to pursue both an associate degree and bachelor’s degree.
A student is not eligible for dual admissions if:
- The student is already enrolled in another dual admissions program.
- The student does not meet the above criteria.
- The student is not in good standing with either INSTITUTION’S Student Code of Student Conduct.
WESTMORELAND shall ensure the student has completed their AA or AS degree from WESTMORELAND in the degree program indicated on the Dual Admissions application.
WESTMORELAND shall ensure the students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and adhere to the TAOC approved or other agreed upon program of study.
- Specific programs may require a higher GPA. The student is responsible for meeting the TAOC transfer GPA. If the student does not meet the minimum requirements of the TAOC major indicated on Dual Admissions application, then the student may complete their baccalaureate degree in a different program with the recognition that all transfer credits may not apply.
- Early Childhood Education majors must have also taken and passed the Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) exam prior to admissions to the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSP) Program at the UNIVERSITY.
If you are interested in this program, please complete this form.
- Graduate from WCCC with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree, Associate of Science (A.S.), or Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) Degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for most majors. 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 Art) 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 all Criminal Justice required courses); the major of Computer Science (2.25 GPA); the major of Mathematics (2.25 GP A); and the major of Psychology (2.5 GP A and C or higher in a General Psychology course).
- Satisfy all other Kutztown University transfer requirements including any admission requirements for the major.
PA Community Colleges and PSU Commonwealth Campuses desire to strengthen their long standing relationship and enhance their respective and shared educational opportunities with a goal of improving student completion and degree attainment.
PA Community College students who have earned a high school diploma and who are enrolled or enrolling in an associate degree program at a PA Community College may request dual admission to a Penn State Commonwealth Campus by submitting a non-binding Intent to Enroll Form during their enrollment at a PA Community College. Students will receive a conditional offer of admission to a PA Commonwealth Campus. During the last semester of enrollment at the PA Community College dual admitted students will complete and submit a transfer application via MyPennState. The admissions application fee will be waived. Students will be guaranteed admission into a bachelor’s degree at a Penn State University College Commonwealth Campus if the following eligibility requirements are met:
- Complete a Penn State Application for Undergraduate Admissions to a PSU Commonwealth Campus.
- Submit a final transcript from all institutions of higher education attended.
- Earn a minimum 2.0- cumulative grade point average from all previously attended institutions of higher education.
- Be in good academic standing, free of probation.
- Meet the entry -to -major requirements as specified by Penn State
Westmoreland and Penn State Commonwealth campuses also have a commitment to affordability. PA Community College students who transfer to a Penn State Commonwealth Campus will earn a Penn State degree at considerable savings, paying $5,000 to $8,000 less (depending on the campus) in annual, full-time, upper division tuition as compared to Penn State’s University Park campus.
Penn State will participate in the RaiseME Transfer Scholarship initiative and will provide grants up to a maximum of $7,000 to PA Community College students who meet the following eligibility requirements will receive the grant upon transfer:
- Follow PSU Commonwealth Campuses at RaiseMe,
- Enroll and earn micro-scholarships during enrollment at a PA Community College,
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident,
- Maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.8; and,
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually.
If you are interested in this program, please complete this form
The dual admissions agreement with Robert Morris University is created to establish a program that promotes pathways for students to complete a bachelor’s degree through seamless transfer from Westmoreland County Community College. The goals of the dual admissions agreement include:
To eliminate barriers for students in attaining their educational goals.
To improve student success and retention.
To provide a curriculum plan for students for seamless transition for earning an associate degree at Westmoreland to earning a Bachelor’s degree at Robert Morris University.
The ability to offer dual enrolled courses exclusively for current students from Westmoreland at per credit rates equal to those established by Westmoreland.
The creation of community college student affinity groups that facilitate early participation in University activities (sports and other events) and degree specific affinity groups that would allow for early membership into program clubs and honorary societies.
If you are interested, please complete this form.
For more information on the program, you can also review the RMU Gateway website.