Student Organizations

Questions? Speak with Admissions Student Organizations and Activities at Peirce We believe that participation in activities outside the classroom is an important part of your experience at Peirce. As a student at Peirce, you can get involved in a variety of student organizations and activities that fit your interests. You can review some of our […]

Why Peirce?

Questions? Watch our On-Demand Open House. Earn Your General Studies Degree at Peirce College If you’re an adult learner looking for the best path toward advancing your career, Peirce College’s online General Studies degree may be for you. Achieving substantial career growth without a college degree is a challenging task for anyone, no matter what […]

Career Options

Questions? Watch our On-Demand Open House. Keep Your Career Options Open with a General Studies Degree If you’re not ready to decide on a specific degree or career path right now, don’t worry — you’re not alone. Plenty of students choose General Studies as their first step toward a degree. And it’s the perfect choice, […]

AA in General Studies

Questions? Speak with Admissions AA in General Studies The Associate in Arts in General Studies is the most flexible associate degree at Peirce. The program is perfect for students interested in advancing their education to prepare for professional advancement and features core general education courses, including humanities, history, arts, communication, English, social sciences, mathematics, science, […]

Credit by Examination

Questions? Speak with Admissions Earning Credit via Credit-By-Exam Exam programs are a way to “test out” of certain courses at Peirce and are ideal for students who possess knowledge of a specific course and are comfortable taking a pass/fail exam. Credit-by-exam programs can save you time and money because they are typically much less expensive […]

Meet Our Academic Advisors

Questions? Speak with Admissions Academic Advising Administration Shannon Begley, Ed.D.Dean, Academic Advising & Registrarsvbegley@peirce.edu Tracey Thomas, M.Ed.Associate Dean, Student Support Servicestathomas@peirce.edu Terrence JonesDirector of Academic Enrichmenttcjones1@peirce.edu Academic Advisors April Dunlap, M.Ed.Healthcare Administration, Health Information Administration, Medical Coding, Health Information Technology, Liberal Studiesamdunlap@peirce.edu 215.670.9167  Schedule a meeting with April Holly Tillery, B.A.Cybersecurity, Health Information Administration, Health Information […]

Commencement

Questions? Speak with Admissions 2026 Graduation Information Congratulations, Class of 2026! We can’t wait to celebrate your achievements at Mohegan Arena on Sunday, May 17, 2026. This page has all the information Peirce College students, families, faculty, and staff need to prepare for graduation day. Commencement Day – Sunday, May 17, 2026 2:00PM Commencement Ceremony […]

Center for Male Engagement

Questions? Speak with Admissions Find Your Place at the Center for Male Engagement Welcome to the Center for Male Engagement at Peirce! We are glad you are here. The Center serves all Peirce students. Our goal is to build a sense of belonging for Peirce’s students, especially our male students and their families. Our resources, […]

Library

Questions? Speak with Admissions Peirce Students Get Full Access to Our Library Catalog, Research Databases and APA Guide Peirce is dedicated to providing its students with the tools and support they need to achieve academic success. As a student, you’ll gain access to research materials available to you through our online library. Librarians and library […]

Our Campus

Questions? Speak with Admissions Peirce’s Center City Philadelphia Campus Peirce is located at 1608 Walnut Street, an Art Deco masterpiece that served as the headquarters of the Sun Oil Company from the building’s opening in 1928 to 1971. Peirce takes up the entire 19th floor of the building, offering a flexible, modern space with state-of-the-art […]