After You Apply to PCC, Next Steps
- Term: 02/20/2024 - 06/16/2024
- Application Opens: 10/01/2023
- Term: 06/24/2024 - 08/16/2024
- Application Opens: 12/01/2023
- Term: 08/26/2024 - 12/15/2024
- Application Opens: 12/01/2023
Next steps to become a student at PCC.
Haven't applied yet? Apply Now
What type of student are you?
First Time College Student
I will be taking college courses for the first time since high school.Apply to PCC
Apply for Financial Aid
Financial aid is any source of funds that are available to help you pay for college. We recommend that you submit a financial aid application to see what you may qualify for!
- If you are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete the FAFSA application.
- If you are NOT a US Citizen or Permanent Resident but meet AB 540 criteria, you may be eligible for the California Dream Act
Remember
- The PCC School Code is 1261.
- You will need to apply for financial aid every academic year.
Guides and Tutorials to Help You
Use our help guides and how-to-videos to learn more about how to apply for financial aid.Guide to Receiving Financial Aid
Activate Your LancerPoint
After you apply to PCC, you will receive an email with your LancerPoint ID number and link to set up your LancerPoint portal account.
- You may need to wait up to 72 hours to receive your welcome email.
- Set up your LancerPoint immediately to be able to continue with the rest of the steps.
- Take a picture of your username and security questions.
Go to LancerPoint to Activate Your Account
GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU
Learn more about how to activate your LancerPoint and set up your PCC Email.
Setting Up Your Tools
Complete Your Online Orientation
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The online orientation will make you an expert on everything PCC!
- To start the Orientation, login with your LancerPoint User Name and Password.
- The online Orientation takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and includes YouTube videos.
- You can complete the orientation on your smart phone, tablet, laptop or desktop.
Complete the New Student Counseling Workshop
All new students must complete the New Student Counseling Workshop. Once you are done with the workshop, you will complete an online intake form that a counselor will use to help you create your first-semester educational plan.
Begin the Asynchronous (Self Paced) Workshop
- We recommend that you use Google Chrome while going through our sign-up sheets and online workshops.
GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU
Learn how to access your educational plan in LancerPoint.
How to Find your Educational Plan
Register for JAM
Upcoming JAM Sessions:
- July 15 - 17
- July 22 - 24
- July 29 - 31
- August 5 - 7
- August 12 - 14
- August 19 - 21
Register for JAM
Prepare for Registration
To prepare you for registration, we offer Pre-Registration support where you will
learn how to select and register for your classes correctly. While not required,
a pre-registration workshop is strongly encouraged to help you to understand the registration
process so that you will be ready when your date comes.
Start your Asynchronous Workshop Now
Register for Classes
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To find out your registration date and time, go to your LancerPoint Account.
- If you have not yet activated your LancerPoint account, you need to do so immediately to be able to register on time. Learn How
- If you need help registering on your assigned day and time, please visit one of our help centers.
GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU
Learn more about how to register, clearing holds and troubleshoot registration errors.
Registration Guides & Videos
Middle or High School Student (Concurrent Enrollment)
I'm currently in middle school or high school and interested in taking college courses after school, on the weekend, online, or during summer.Apply to PCC
Select Your Courses
recommendation form
- With your high school counselor/administrator, choose the courses you would like to take at PCC. Refer to the PCC Schedule of Classes. If you are interested in meeting A-G requirements, refer to UCOP Course List.
- Ask your high school counselor or administrator to complete and sign the Recommendation form, listing the specific course(s) (e.g. HIST 007A) they are giving you permission to take at PCC.
- Have your parent or legal guardian sign the Recommendation form.
MEDICAL CONSENT FORM
- If you will be under 18 years of age by the first day of class at PCC, you need to complete the Medical Consent form.
Submit Your Required Forms
How to Submit your Forms & Transcripts
- Submit the Recommendation form
- Submit the Medical Consent form
- Submit your most recent unofficial high school transcript
- Please sign all required forms prior to submission
- During the submission process
- Enter the student’s first and last name
- Enter the email address used by the student to apply to PCC
- Enter the student’s high school in the “Company” field.
- Submit Documents
PROCESSING TIME
- Make sure you have plenty of time to get your Pasadena City College courses selected and the permission forms signed by your high school counselors/administrators and ready to be submitted to the college.
- Sign each form to prevent any delays
- Completed forms and transcripts are processed generally within 2 - 3 weeks. Please be sure to submit all the recommendation form and transcript together.
- If you are experiencing challenges with holds and/or submitting your forms, please visit one of our help centers and request to speak to an admissions clerk.
- If you have questions regarding the program, please email outreach@pasadena.edu. (Do not submit documents to this email address)
Activate Your LancerPoint
After you apply to PCC, you will receive an email with your LancerPoint ID number and link to set up your LancerPoint portal account.
- You may need to wait up to 72 hours to receive your welcome email.
- Set up your LancerPoint immediately to be able to continue with the rest of the steps.
- Take a picture of your username and security questions.
Go to LancerPoint to Activate Your Account
GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU
Learn more about how to activate your LancerPoint and set up your PCC Email.
Setting Up Your Tools
Register for Classes
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To find out your registration date and time, go to your LancerPoint Account.
- If you have not yet activated your LancerPoint account, you need to do so immediately to be able to register on time. Learn How
- If you need help registering on your assigned day and time, please visit one of our help centers.
GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU
Learn more about how to register, clearing holds and troubleshoot registration errors.
Registration Guides & Videos
Returning PCC Student
I'm coming back to PCC after taking some time away.Apply to PCC
Apply for Financial Aid
Financial aid is any source of funds that are available to help you pay for college. We recommend that you submit a financial aid application to see what you may qualify for!
- If you are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete the FAFSA application.
- If you are NOT a US Citizen or Permanent Resident but meet AB 540 criteria, you may be eligible for the California Dream Act
Remember
- The PCC School Code is 1261.
- You will need to apply for financial aid every academic year.
Guides and Tutorials to Help You
Use our help guides and how-to-videos to learn more about how to apply for financial aid.Guide to Receiving Financial Aid
Reactivate Your LancerPoint
After you apply to PCC, you will receive an email with your LancerPoint ID number and link to set up your LancerPoint portal account.
- You may need to wait up to 72 hours to receive your welcome email.
- Set up your LancerPoint immediately to be able to continue with the rest of the steps.
- Take a picture of your username and security questions.
Go to LancerPoint to Activate Your Account
GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU
Learn more about how to activate your LancerPoint and set up your PCC Email.
Setting Up Your Tools
Meet with a Counselor (Optional)
You can register on or after your registration date without completing this step.
If you need assistance selecting classes, speak with a counselor or connect with an
online counselor via email to plan your classes and get a transcript review.
Make an Appointment or Submit an Online Counseling Request
Register for Classes
overview
To find out your registration date and time, go to your LancerPoint Account.
- If you have not yet activated your LancerPoint account, you need to do so immediately to be able to register on time. Learn How
- If you need help registering on your assigned day and time, please visit one of our help centers.
GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU
Learn more about how to register, clearing holds and troubleshoot registration errors.
Registration Guides & Videos
Previous College Student
I’m transferring to PCC from another college or university.Apply to PCC
Apply For Financial Aid
Financial aid is any source of funds that are available to help you pay for college. We recommend that you submit a financial aid application to see what you may qualify for!
- If you are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete the FAFSA application.
- If you are NOT a US Citizen or Permanent Resident but meet AB 540 criteria, you may be eligible for the California Dream Act
Remember
- The PCC School Code is 1261.
- You will need to apply for financial aid every academic year.
Guides and Tutorials to Help You
Use our help guides and how-to-videos to learn more about how to apply for financial aid.Guide to Receiving Financial Aid
Activate Your LancerPoint
After you apply to PCC, you will receive an email with your LancerPoint ID number and link to set up your LancerPoint portal account.
- You may need to wait up to 72 hours to receive your welcome email.
- Set up your LancerPoint immediately to be able to continue with the rest of the steps.
- Take a picture of your username and security questions.
Go to LancerPoint to Activate Your Account
GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU
Learn more about how to activate your LancerPoint and set up your PCC Email.
Setting Up Your Tools
Complete Your Online Orientation
overview
The online orientation will make you an expert on everything PCC!
- To start the Orientation, login with your LancerPoint User Name and Password.
- The online Orientation takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and includes YouTube videos.
- You can complete the orientation on your smart phone, tablet, laptop or desktop.
Submit Your Transcripts
- Turn in your high school and college transcripts from all schools you've attended in order to get credit for the courses you completed.
- All transcripts should be submitted to the Admissions & Records office.
Meet with a Counselor
You can register on or after your registration date without completing this step.
If you need assistance selecting classes, speak with a counselor or connect with an
online counselor via email to plan your classes and get a transcript review.
Make an Appointment or Submit an Online Counseling Request
Register for Classes
overview
To find out your registration date and time, go to your LancerPoint Account.
- If you have not yet activated your LancerPoint account, you need to do so immediately to be able to register on time. Learn How
- If you need help registering on your assigned day and time, please visit one of our help centers.
GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU
Learn more about how to register, clearing holds and troubleshoot registration errors.
Registration Guides & Videos
Short-Term Student
I’m only interested in taking a few classes at PCC.Apply to PCC
Apply for Financial Aid
Financial aid is any source of funds that are available to help you pay for college. We recommend that you submit a financial aid application to see what you may qualify for!
- If you are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete the FAFSA application.
- If you are NOT a US Citizen or Permanent Resident but meet AB 540 criteria, you may be eligible for the California Dream Act
Remember
- The PCC School Code is 1261.
- You will need to apply for financial aid every academic year.
Guides and Tutorials to Help You
Use our help guides and how-to-videos to learn more about how to apply for financial aid.Guide to Receiving Financial Aid
Activate Your LancerPoint
After you apply to PCC, you will receive an email with your LancerPoint ID number and link to set up your LancerPoint portal account.
- You may need to wait up to 72 hours to receive your welcome email.
- Set up your LancerPoint immediately to be able to continue with the rest of the steps.
- Take a picture of your username and security questions.
Go to LancerPoint to Activate Your Account
GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU
Learn more about how to activate your LancerPoint and set up your PCC Email.
Setting Up Your Tools
Complete Your Online Orientation
overview
The online orientation will make you an expert on everything PCC!
- To start the Orientation, login with your LancerPoint User Name and Password.
- The online Orientation takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and includes YouTube videos.
- You can complete the orientation on your smart phone, tablet, laptop or desktop.
Submit a Prerequisite Clearance Request
Not sure if your class has a prerequisite? Check the course description by searching for the class in the online schedule of classes.
Complete Education Plan Achievement
Overview
Our Short-Term Counseling Request can be used to get your Student Educational Plan. Before you submit the request, make sure you:
- Have an electronic copy of your unofficial university transcript (or high school) to attach to your request
- Know which class(es) you wish to take (Example: ECON 1A)
- After submitting your request, a counselor will email you at your PCC email within 4-7 business days (may take longer during peak times).
Register for Classes
overview
To find out your registration date and time, go to your LancerPoint Account.
- If you have not yet activated your LancerPoint account, you need to do so immediately to be able to register on time. Learn How
- If you need help registering on your assigned day and time, please visit one of our help centers.
GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU
Learn more about how to register, clearing holds and troubleshoot registration errors.
Registration Guides & Videos
Noncredit Student
I’m interested in noncredit programs such as ESL, Adult Basic Education, High School Diploma, GED prepInternational Student
I am an F1 student and wish to study in the United States at PCC.Get Help
Use our collection of guides and videos to learn how to use LancerPoint to complete the steps to enroll at PCC.
For general questions, call (855)-GO-TO-PCC or email gotopcc@pasadena.edu.
Your LancerPoint ID will be emailed to you AFTER you apply. If you didn't receive it, check your email's spam/junk folder.
More Questions?
Read our guide on how to activate your LancerPoint. You may also submit a support ticket and an admissions representative will be in contact.
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Registration Questions?
Read our Registration Guide for help!
Submit a support ticket and an admissions representative will be in contact.