Lehigh Carbon Community College

Alvernia nursing agreement available

Students who complete their associate degree in Nursing from Lehigh Carbon Community College will have an additional option to continue their pathway to a bachelor’s degree through an agreement with Alvernia University. LCCC and Alvernia have supplemented a recent dual admissions agreement to create full transfer of credits, allowing LCCC Nursing graduates to transfer to Alvernia University’s RN to BSN online program to complete their bachelor’s of science in nursing (BSN) degree.

Information about the transfer program can be found on LCCC”s transfer webpage: lccc.edu/academics/academic-advising/transfer-to-a-four-year-school/transfer-guides-by-school/alvernia-university/

For information about LCCC, contact the Office of Admissions at Admissions@LCCC.edu or 610-799-1575. For information about Alvernia’s RN to BSN Program, contact GradandAdult@alvernia.edu or 610-796-5187.

Lehigh Carbon Community College is located at 4525 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville. For information, call 610-799-2121 or visit lccc.edu.

Northampton Community College

New programs for fall 2024

This fall, Northampton Community College is excited to announce several new academic programs as it continues to meet the needs of its students and communities, all while continuing to offer a mix of in-person, online, and hybrid course options across its 120+ programs and majors.

The new programs, listed below, will be offered this fall to enhance educational opportunities. To learn more about these and other programs, please visitnorthampton.edu/programs.

Culinary Arts – Entrepreneurship, Specialized Diploma

Data Analytics, Specialized Diploma

Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Cardiac, Associate in Applied Science

Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Vascular, Associate in Applied Science

Occupational Safety and Health, Associate in Applied Science & Specialized Diploma

Professional Studies, Associate in Applied Science

Respiratory Care, Associate in Applied Science

Social Media and Digital Marketing, Specialized Diploma

Students interested in attending NCC can choose from a variety of start dates to accommodate their schedules and can even complete some courses at faster paces. NCC’s traditional 14-week Fall Semester and seven-week Accelerated I Fall Session both begin Aug. 24, the 9-week Mid-Fall Semester begins Sept. 30, and the 7-week Accelerated II Fall Session begins on Oct. 21.

If interested in any of these programs, NCC encourages individuals to speak to an Enrollment Center representative. NCC’s enrollment centers are open on weekdays to assist students on campus or virtually as needed. Please visit northampton.edu/enrollment to see hours and locations.

Alternatively, for those who are not yet an NCC student but are interested in learning more about enrolling this fall, sign up to attend a Spartan Fair Aug. 6, by visiting info.northampton.edu/spartan-fairs. Prospective students will learn about NCC’s programs and can even complete their application with a member of NCC’s enrollment team.

Current or newly-accepted students can also take advantage of NCC’s special Saturday Registration Day Aug. 17, for assistance with course registration and other enrollment needs.

Northampton Community College’s main campus is located at 3835 Green Pond Road. The Fowler Family Southside Center is located at 511 E. Third St. For information, call 610-861-5000 or visit northampton.edu.