Community College Transfer to Temple University?

I'm considering starting at a community college and then transferring to Temple University. What are the best community colleges for this path, and how does the transfer process work? I'd really appreciate any advice or tips from those who've done this.

One of the best community college pathways to Temple University is via Bucks County Community College (BCCC) or Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) due to their transfer agreement with Temple. This agreement, also known as Dual Admissions, allows students to go through a smooth academic transition from community college to Temple.

A few pointers about the process:

1. Apply to a Dual Admissions program at your community college before you earn more than 30 credits.

2. Fulfill all of the program requirements, like maintaining a certain GPA, and graduate with an associate's degree.

3. The specific GPA you need to maintain during your associate's study will depend on your intended major at Temple.

4. Upon successful completion of your associate's degree at the community college, apply to Temple and you will be guaranteed admission with junior year standing.

Getting an associate's degree from BCCC or CCP doesn't guarantee admission to any specific school or program within Temple, though, so you should reach out to the Temple University Transfer Center to understand more details about specific majors.

Some other considerations to better prepare for the transfer process:

1. Carefully plan your course sequence to meet the specific requirements of your planned major at Temple. Refer to Temple's Transfer Equivalency Tool to see how your community college credits will transfer.

2. Attend transfer advising sessions or general information sessions on campus or virtually.

3. Students who maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA while completing their associate's degree will also be considered for Temple's Dual Admissions Scholarship. So, you should try to maintain high grades.

By following these guidelines, you can successfully transfer from a community college to Temple University. The key here is to stay focused, plan your courses carefully, and stay connected with the transfer advising team at both institutions.