As part of Peirce College's upcoming full institutional merger with Lackawanna College, we are thoughtfully merging student systems and services between the two institutions. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and supportive experience for Peirce College students as the colleges come together. At this time, no immediate changes are being made to your courses, registration, or access to learning systems; however, we will be in regular communication with you as changes do occur in the coming months. For now:

• Your current classes, course access, policies, and procedures remain unchanged.
• You should continue using the same systems and processes you use today.
• No action is required from you at this time.

Please stay tuned for communication in early January outlining significant upcoming changes regarding your email accounts, the processes you use to access course content in Canvas, and how you interface with college offices. These changes will be planned carefully and communicated clearly to you in advance, with additional support. We ask that you regularly check your Peirce College email account, as this will be the primary method for receiving important updates. We will also share those updates in the weekly student newsletter. Additionally, updates will be posted here in the Announcement section of the Peirce College Student Portal. 

Lackawanna College and Peirce College have announced that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and stronger together and aptly positioned to help more residents of Pennsylvania transform their lives.

Pending the required approvals, Peirce will become part of Lackawanna College.

The combined institution will be the largest private, nonprofit open enrollment institution in Pennsylvania at the undergraduate level, with an expanded geographic and programmatic presence to serve students in eight locations and online. The partnership will leverage Lackawanna’s dedication to degrees, certificates and innovative learning experiences with Peirce’s commitment to career-focused, flexible academic programs and student services designed around the unique needs of busy adults, empowering learning at all stages of life. The institutions will leverage their core competencies and expand programs to better serve more students throughout Pennsylvania, including adults and other nontraditional learners, and increase the pipeline of diverse talent through education and workforce training.

To learn more, visit peirce.edu/lackawanna

On Wednesday, 10/15/2025, Dr. Toliver-Roberts, Provost, Peirce Operations, hosted the Fall Peirce Connections Student session exclusively for currently enrolled students for a discussion on the latest developments in our academic programs, progress on the merger, and reminders about student support services.

This session was recorded and is accessible here.