In a memorandum of understanding between Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) and Cedar Crest College (CCC), students can enroll at LCCC to complete an associate degree, then transfer to Cedar Crest College for a bachelor’s degree, primarily for a career in nursing.

Students considering other careers in a hospital setting, including business, human resource management and communications, will also be considered.

Students can enter a career in nursing using the following pathways:

Allentown School District students enrolled in Century Promise program who complete credit coursework at LCCC;

High school graduates eligible for admission to LCCC;

Students attending LCCC under dual admission agreement with Cedar Crest or completing nursing associate degree to transfer to Cedar Crest for a B.S.N.;

Adults returning to college for a college degree, and

Veterans.

Scholarships, grants and other funding will support students.

“This partnership agreement helps to ensure that students in our community will be able to pursue a college degree and enter into a career that is fulfilling, pays family sustaining wages and meets workforce needs in our area,” said LCCC President Dr. Ann D. Bieber.

“I am so proud to partner with Lehigh Carbon Community College to address the severe shortage of nurses in the Lehigh Valley,” said Cedar Crest College President Dr. Elizabeth Meade.

Information: Office of Admissions at LCCC, Admissions@LCCC.edu, or the SAGE Admissions Office at Cedar Crest, sage@cedarcrest.edu