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    Pennsylvania College Application Campaign (PCAC)

    The Pennsylvania College Application Campaign (PCAC) is part of the national American College Application Campaign (ACAC) initiative. ACAC is a national effort to increase the number of first-generation students and students from low-income families pursuing a college degree or other higher education credential. The primary purpose of this effort is to help high school seniors navigate the complex college admissions process and ensure they apply to at least one postsecondary institution. The effort occurs during the school day, with a focus on students who might not otherwise apply to college.

     

    The ACAC initiative began in 2005, in a single GEAR UP North Carolina high school in Chatham County.  Since that time, the program has expanded statewide in North Carolina with every district and over 470 high schools participating annually.  Since 2008, the number of states implementing a College Application program has been growing. In 2014, ACAC took place in all 50 states and the District of Columbia with over 4,000 schools hosting programs.

     

    American College Application Campaign

    College Application Events

    CollegeDate(s)Time(s)Location(s)
    Community College of Allegheny CountyEvery Tues/Wed/Thurs in JulyAll DayAllegheny Campus: Student Services Building, 808 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh
    Boyce Campus: 5th Floor, Admissions Office, 595 Beatty Road, Monroeville
    North Campus: 1st Floor, Admissions Office, 8701 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh
    South Campus: 3rd Floor, Building B, 1750 Clairton Road, West Mifflin
    College Hall, 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA
    Montgomery County Community College

    7/15/2025

    Register to attend

    		2:00 pm to 5:00 pmCollege Hall, 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA
    Montgomery County Community College

    7/17/2025

    Register to attend

    		9:00 am to 12:00 pmCollege Hall, 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA
    Butler County Community College7/23/25All DayMain: 107 College Dr, Butler, PA
    Brockway: 1200 Wood St Suite D, Brockway, PA
    Armstrong: 1100 4th Ave, Ford City, PA
    Lawrence: 2849 W State St, New Castle, PA
    HACC-Main Campus7/24/2512:00 pm to 2:00 pm; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm1 HACC Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17110
    Butler County Community College: New Castle Campus7/30/253:00 pm to 6:00 pm2849 W State St, New Castle, PA
    Community College of Beaver County7/30/2510:00 am to 12:00 pm; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm1 Campus Dr, Monaca, PA 
    Erie County Community College8/9/25 2403 W 8th St, Erie, PA
    Lehigh Carbon Community College8/12/251:00 pm to 4:00 pm4525 Education Park Dr, Schnecksville, PA
    Luzerne County Community College8/21/25 521 Trailblazer Dr, Nanticoke, PA
    Community College of Philadelphia7/22/2510:00 am to 2:00 pm1700 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College8/6/259:00 am to 5:00 pmMain Campus: 101 Community College Way, Johnstown, PA
    Blair: 5580 Goods Lane, Altoona, PA
    Centre: 190 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, PA
    Ebensburg: 881 Hills Plaza, Ebensburg, PA
    Somerset: 6024 Glades Pike, Suite 210, Somerset, PA

    Pennsylvania College Application Campaign

    Year Program Started: 2014
    Program Coordinator: Mike Dotts
    Email Address: rdotts@pa.gov

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