BETHLEHEM, PA – Northampton Community College (NCC) has expanded opportunities for its students by signing three new transfer partnerships designed to provide seamless pathways to baccalaureate degrees, along with added financial and academic benefits.
The agreements include partnerships with Holy Family University, Arcadia University, and Bryn Mawr College, each offering unique advantages tailored to different student populations and career goals.
Through a new dual admission agreement with Holy Family University, NCC graduates who complete an associate’s degree (AA, AS, or AAS) can gain guaranteed admission into a parallel bachelor’s program. Students will enter with junior status and benefit from guaranteed housing, scholarships of at least $13,000, and a waived application fee.
NCC has also partnered with Arcadia University to support students pursuing degrees in early childhood education. This program-to-program (P2P) agreement allows students to transfer up to 75 credits and enter with junior standing. The partnership offers flexibility, enabling students to complete their bachelor’s degree on either a part-time or full-time basis, along with an application fee waiver.
Additionally, NCC honors students will have enhanced transfer opportunities through a new agreement with Bryn Mawr College. Participants will be invited to connect with Bryn Mawr representatives in small group settings, apply for the Bi-Co transfer program, and attend an annual campus visit each spring. Eligible students may also apply for the Bryn Mawr Beacon Scholarship, which provides full tuition for qualifying students entering in fall 2026 or later with a household income below $175,000.
Together, these partnerships reflect NCC’s continued commitment to expanding access, affordability, and clear transfer pathways for its students. Find more information about transferring after NCC here.
About Northampton Community College
With an enduring commitment to the regional communities it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College is an educational institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty, and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director, as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students annually from 53 counties, 42 countries, and 25 states. For more information or to apply, please visit northampton.edu. Follow NCC on LinkedIn, Instagram @NorthamptonCommCollege, TikTok @NorthamptonCC, and Facebook.
