SECTION II

 

STUDENT SUPPORT AND LEARNING SERVICES

Counseling - Room L104, (626) 585-7251 or

    www.pasadena.edu/studentservices/counseling

Students have access to the counselor of their choice. Each counselor is well-informed in fields such as art, business, engineering, liberal arts, life sciences, mathematics, music, Kinesiology, Health & Athletics, physical sciences, social sciences, technology, and Career & Technical Education. Counselors can advise students regarding educational plans, career goals and personal problems. They interpret tests and analyze interests, abilities, opportunities for improvement, and successes. Although counselors assist in long-range planning and in checking specific requirements, the responsibility for meeting graduation requirements, course prerequisites or requirements for transfer to other colleges or universities is one which must be assumed by each student. In the counseling offices, as well as the College Library and the Transfer Center, students have access to a reference library of catalogs from various colleges and universities.

 

Degree and Transfer Center - 

Room L110, (626) 585-7287

Services provided by the Degree and Transfer Center include advisement by representatives from CSU, UC and independent institutions; application, essay and other transfer-related workshops; degree and transcript prescreening for degree and transfer eligibility; information fairs, and tours to universities. Resources include an interactive tool listing transfer requirements specific to universities or majors to facilitate transfer course planning; a library containing university catalogs and transfer resources in text, software and videotape.

 

Career Center -

Room L103, (626) 585-3377

The Career Center provides resources and assistance for students exploring career goals or looking for employment or internships.

New job listings are posted daily and there is a weekly Hot Jobs bulletin. Our monthly Focus calendar lists jobs on campus, Job Club meetings and workshops offerings on topics such as resume writing, interviewing, skills clarification, and career choice. There is a large selection of books, videos, software programs, career counselors and student employment interviewers available to help students. For more information, go to http://www.pasadena.edu/studentservices/careercenter/.    

Empowerment Programs

 

The Stan Gray

Academic Athletic Zone -

Room GM112, (626) 585-3115 

The Stan Gray Academic Athletic Zone is a comprehensive tutorial and counseling program that is designed to meet the specific needs of student athletes at Pasadena City College. The program offers new student athlete orientations, individual and group tutoring, academic advisement, personal counseling, financial aid assistance, and transfer workshops. The primary functions of the program are to provide timely and accurate academic support and improve basic skills. This program works within the division of student services to support the student athletes of the College. For further information see the website at http://www.pasadena.edu/athletics/zone/index.cfm

 

Puente Project -

Room L104, (626) 585-7897

The Puente Project is a one-year transfer program open to all students. The content of the Puente Project focuses on Mexican American/Latino authors and issues. The program includes writing instruction in developmental and transfer level English composition, complemented by both an in-class counselor and a community mentor. Puente students also take part in regular and state-wide conferences and workshops, as well as visit universities and meet university representatives in preparation for transfer. For further information see the website at http://www.pasadena.edu/transfer/specialprograms/puente.cfm

 

Ujima Program -

Room L104, (626) 585-7892

The Pasadena City College Ujima Program is student-centered, small learning community dedicated to the success of African-American students in higher education. The word Ujima (pronounced oo-JEE-ma) is a Swahili word that means “collective work” and “responsibility.” Ujima provides an environment that seeks to nurture student development and connection to the greater academic community by serving as a conduit for students’ social and academic adjustment during the first year of college.

This Program seeks to improve the basic skill levels and overall success and academic achievement of its African American student population by offering a unique and rigorous learning experience designed to integrate this population into the greater College community and to thrive successfully in the world of academia. Ujima offers a structured academic, personal, and social support system geared toward increasing the retention, basic skill level persistence and completion, as well as the transfer rates of students. The Ujima learning community addresses these and other significant areas influencing the academic and personal success, growth and development of students in higher education within the context of a culturally sensitive, intimate, and collectively responsible learning cohort. For additional information please visit the Ujima Program website at
http://www.Pasadena.edu/student services/ujima/

 

Extended Opportunity Programs and

Services - Room L107, (626) 585-7439

The purpose of EOP&S is to actively encourage the enrollment and retention of students who are economically and educationally disadvantaged, and to facilitate their successful participation in meaningful educational opportunities. EOP&S provides such services as outreach, recruitment, tutoring, counseling and limited financial assistance.

                    

Cooperative Agencies Resources

for Education - Room L107, (626) 585-7439

C.A.R.E. is an EOP&S Program designed to recruit and assist single parents with children under the age of fourteen  who would like to attend college on a full-time basis. C.A.R.E. provides such services as counseling, career assessment, self-development workshops, and financial assistance.

 

Program for Academic Support Services (P.A.S.S.) - Room D112, (626) 585-7815

 The Program for Academic Support Services (PASS) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to increase the retention, graduation and transfer rates of low-income, first generation and disabled college students.  PASS assists participants with counseling, academic preparation, skill development and the degree/transfer process from Pasadena City College to a four-year institution.  PASS services focus on a holistic approach to student development and student success.  Participants will gain knowledge and skills to achieve their educational goals and ultimately obtain a Bachelor’s degree.

 

CalWORKs Partnership Program -

Room U246, (626) 585-7060

With funding from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office and in partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Social Services, the PCC CalWORKs Partnership Program is designed to assist eligible students phase off welfare and become self-sufficient.

Eligible students must currently be receiving cash assistance (welfare) and have children. PCC CalWORKs students are enrolled in county-approved education/training programs and participate in work-study employment that will not reduce their cash aid. Students received assistance with GAIN and county paperwork, counseling and job placement assistance, and may receive financial assistance with child care fees. Access our website by going to www.pasadena.edu/student services/calworks.

 

Scholarships and Financial Aid -

Room L114, (626) 585-7401

Financial aid is available from federal, state, and institutional programs in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and work study to assist in meeting the educational costs associated with attending PCC.

Most financial aid awards are based on financial need which is the difference between the cost of attendance and the student/family’s expected contribution. Generally, scholarships are based on merit. Scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen include the PCC President’s Award, Honors at Entrance, Board of Trustees and Principals Scholarship. Information about PCC’s financial aid programs can be obtained at the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid or at our website: www.pasadena.edu. Below is a brief description of the financial aid application procedures and programs.

 

A. Applications

    The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the primary application for all sources of federal and state financial aid. Students should apply in January of each year for the next academic school year. 

 

The Cal Grant Entitlement Program is a State funded program. The deadline is March 2. Cal Grant requires a supplemental GPA Verification Form and the FAFSA. The Competitive Cal Grant program is for community college students only. To apply for the Competitive Cal Grant, students must have their FAFSA processed by March 2.

The deadline for priority consideration for campus-based funding is usually in May. Students are encouraged to submit all requested forms and documents to the Financial Aid Office by the deadline.

 

B. Board of Governors Grants Fee Waiver application is used to cover enrollment fees at PCC. Students must be California residents, and there is no limit to the number of registered units. Students can download a copy of the fee waiver application from the PCC website; however, the best and easiest way is to complete the FAFSA.

 

C. The Pasadena City College General Scholarship application offers competitive scholarships to eligible, currently enrolled students and those enrolled in a Certificate of Achievement program or planning to transfer to four-year institutions. The General Scholarship application is generally available October through December. Other scholarships from campus and private sources are also listed in the Campus Crier and the PCC website.

 

Generally, PCC does not offer federal, state or institutional aid to international students.

 

Financial Aid Programs                         

Grants are federal or state funds that do not have to be repaid. PCC participates in the Federal Pell, the Academic Competiveness (ACG) grant, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) programs. State grants such as the Cal Grants B or C and EOPS are also available to eligible applicants.

Loans such as the Federal Perkins Loan, the Nursing Loan or the Federal Direct Loan are available to students in various amounts. Students must meet the specific criteria of each of the loan programs. Nursing and Direct Loans are not automatically offered in the initial financial aid award package.

Work Study offers employment opportunities at competitive rates through the Federal Work-Study Program. The work-study jobs are on or off campus and eligibility is subject to financial need.

Scholarships are available from college and private sources. Check the weekly Campus Crier for the many scholarship opportunities and our website.

Short-term and emergency loans are available for books or other special needs throughout the year. These are short-term loans that must be repaid in 30 days.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs awards grants to needy students who possess at least 25 percent American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut blood as recognized by a tribal group. Contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs for information about the BIA Grant.

Veterans Benefits information and details are available at the Veterans Office, room L113.

 

Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSP&S) - Room D209, (626) 585-7127

The Disabled Student Programs and Services is designed to enable eligible students with verified disabilities to participate fully in all of the College’s general education, transfer, certificate, and associate degree programs and activities for which they qualify. Students who have learning, physical, visual, speech/language, hearing, and/or psychological disabilities are encouraged to inquire about services in the appropriate offices.

Supportive educational services may include: psycho educational assessment, sign language interpreting, test accommodation, real-time captioning, and access to printed material in alternate formats, assistive technology training, registration assistance and consultation with faculty and staff. Anyone interested in applying for services or obtaining further information may visit DSP&S or access the website www.pasadena.edu/studentservices/dsps.

For information on services for students with psychological disabilities, please contact the Psychological Services Office in room L108.

 

Student Health Services -

Room D105, (626) 585-7244

(Hours vary depending on intersession/semester)

Student Health Services includes first aid and emergency services, treatment of short-term illnesses, sexual health counseling and treatment, and education in health promotion and disease prevention.  Students who have significant health conditions are strongly encouraged to inform the Student Health Services staff of their health needs. 

Confidential health services are provided by a professional staff of health counselors, registered nurses, nurse practitioners and physicians.

 

An overview of low cost and no cost services:

•   First aid and emergency care

•   Tuberculosis screening and testing

 • Immunizations, prescription and over-the-counter medications

•   Laboratory services

•   Nutritional counseling

•   Cessation of smoking services

•   Sexual health screening and treatment

•   Women’s health care (PAP smears, birth control)

•   Health clearance for health sciences programs

•   Health promotion and disease prevention activities and education

•   Substance abuse prevention information

•   Referral to community health resources and agencies

 

For a more detailed review of the services please visit: www.pasadena.edu/healthservices.

 

Psychological Services -

Room L108, (626) 585-7273

Psychological services are provided by the counseling psychology staff to give more specialized help than can be made available through regular counseling channels. Services include individual counseling, crisis intervention, information, and, when appropriate, referrals to community agencies.

The services emphasize short-term consultations on specific problems affecting success in college. Students may schedule a confidential appointment with a counseling psychology staff member by coming to L108, Office of Psychological Services. Related website:
www.pasadena.edu/ studentservices/psychservices.

 

Child Development Center

The Child Development Center, located at 1324 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91106, operates under the supervision of the Division of Social Sciences. It provides student parents who are enrolled at Pasadena City College and at the Community Education Center the opportunity to pursue their educational goals while their children are receiving quality child care in an enriched educational program. PCC faculty, staff, and community members are also eligible to use the Center. The Center serves as a laboratory facility for students in the Child Development Program at the College.

 

For more information about fees and enrollment, contact the Center at (626) 585-3180.

 

Veterans Services -

Room W108, (626) 585-7294 ext. 4

Pasadena City College is approved as an institution for higher learning for veterans and veterans’ dependents entitled to educational assistance.

In addition to filing an application for admission, a veteran wishing to attend under one of the assistance bills must submit certain documents to the Veterans Office. For example, within the first term of attendance at PCC, veterans must submit for evaluation, official transcripts of all college and military training. In addition to the academic standards required of all students, certain additional restrictions apply to students receiving Veterans Administration (VA) educational benefits. In accordance with VA regulations, a student on academic probation will be terminated from receiving VA benefits after two semesters on probation.

A monthly housing allowance for Chapter 33 is available for students attending at more than 50% of full-time.  They will also receive an allowance for books and supplies up to $1,000 per year depending upon units taken.  Tuition and mandatory fees will be paid by the VA to the College.  The College will refund this money to the student once it has been received from the VA.  Chapter 33 recipients training at 50% of full-time or less will receive payments for books and supplies and tuition and fees.  No monthly housing allowance is paid to Chapter 33 participants for training at 50% of full-time or less.

A monthly assistance allowance for Chapters 30, 31, 32, 1606, 1607 and 35 is available for full-time, three-quarter-time or half-time students. Chapters 30, 32, 1606 and 1607 recipients training at less than half time will receive a one-time payment for the amount they have paid in tuition and fees. No monthly assistance is paid to Chapter 30, 1606 or 1607 participants for less than half-time enrollment. Chapter 35 recipients enrolled for less than half time will receive the total they have paid in tuition and fees. The total will be divided by the number of months enrolled and the resulting amount will be sent monthly. The veterans website is http://www.pasadena.edu/veterans/

 

Reserve Officers Training Corps          

Pasadena City College students wishing to participate in a Reserve Officers Training Corps program may enroll concurrently in such a program in a neighboring institution.

 

Project L.E.A.P. (Links to Educational Achievement and Progress) - (626) 585-7981

Project L.E.A.P. is a mentoring program developed by Pasadena City College Partnership for Excellence Program. It is designed to increase the retention rate of probationary, under-represented students and returning students.

Students are matched one-on-one with volunteer mentors who meet with them once each week to listen, care, motivate, and encourage them to maximize their potential. Mentors in the program are administrative staff, faculty and classified staff who represent a cross section of the campus community. In addition to weekly meetings between mentors and students, a guidance seminar and special programs are offered to foster student success.

 

 

STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND
ORGANIZATIONS

 

Office of Student Affairs

Room CC105

Located in the Campus Center, the Office of Student Affairs offers a wide variety of activities, programs and services to assist students in achieving a balanced educational experience. The Office includes Student Activities, the Cross-Cultural Center, the Volunteer Center, Service Learning, Commencement, Project LEAP, the Pep Squad, the PCC Flea Market, and the Campus Connections. To respond to the needs and interests of students, annual cross-cultural and student leadership residential retreats are conducted each year. The Student Affairs Office provides an array of student leadership opportunities, involves students in college governance, provides support and guidance in co-curricular activities, and produces and supports cultural awareness activities and services. Further, the office sponsors and assists in educational, recreational and club programs and events, offers volunteer opportunities on campus and in the community, provides financial assistance in the funding of programs and individual student scholarships, and more. Small emergency and book loans are also available.

 

Definitions:

 

Consciousness of Self – means being aware of the beliefs, values, attitudes and emotions that motivate one to take action.

 

Congruence – refers to thinking, feeling and behaving with consistency, genuineness, authenticity and honesty towards others. Congruent persons are those whose actions are consistent with their most deeply held beliefs and convictions.

 

Commitment – is the psychic energy that motivates the individual to serve that drives the collective effort.  Commitment implies passion, intensity, and duration.

 

Athletic Program

The College offers intercollegiate competition in the following sports:

                                       Men               Women

Baseball                             X

Badminton                                                  X

Basketball                          X                      X

Cross Country                     X                      X

Football                              X

Soccer                               X                      X

Softball                                                      X

Swimming                          X                      X

Track & Field                      X                      X

Volleyball                                                   X

Water Polo                                                X

 

Athletic teams at Pasadena City College are members of the Southern California Football Association-National Division Northern Conference and the South Coast Conference. Both are affiliated with the California Community College Athletic Association/Commission on Athletics.

 

Student Government

Student government at Pasadena City College is an integral part of the educational program. It gives students the opportunity to develop leadership skills, enhance cultural awareness, work with others in formal and social situations, enhance interpersonal communications skills, pursue special interests, develop critical thinking skills, and support involvement opportunities for all PCC students.

Student government is not intended to take the place of other educational endeavors. Instead, its purpose is to enrich the student’s total educational experience. It is intended to complement coursework and other activities. Students are urged to improve study habits and to manage their time well.

The structure of the government is based on its major functions: activities production, representation, legislation, and administration and finance. Student government includes the ASPCC Executive Board, the Supreme Council, Commissioners, and various committees. As well, the student member of the Board of Trustees plays an active role in student government.

 

Clubs and Organizations

Pasadena City College offers a broad spectrum of involvement opportunities through approximately 65 student clubs and organizations. There are recreational, vocational, political, cultural, religious, educational and service clubs, as well as other interest groups. Students enrolled at PCC are encouraged to consider membership in the clubs and organizations of their choice. Students may form additional organizations to meet special needs or interests. All student organizations must have a faculty advisor and be chartered by the InterClub Council, as outlined in Associated Students policies. Information and required forms are available in the Office of Student Affairs located in the Campus Center, CC105.

 

Commencement

Held in the College’s Robinson Stadium, commencement exercises take place during the last week of the Spring semester. The formal ceremony, followed by a hosted reception, is a special tradition at Pasadena City College. An official diploma cover is presented to each graduate participating in the ceremony. The diploma, certifying that requirements for the Associate in Arts or the Associate in Science Degree have been met, is mailed to the graduate as soon as possible after the close of the semester.

Commencement is an impressive tradition. Members of the graduating classes from the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer terms are encouraged to participate in the annual event.

 

Campus Publications 

The Campus Crier is published weekly during the Fall and Spring semesters, as well as the Winter intersession, for all students and personnel. The Crier provides timely information on official deadlines, financial aid and scholarship announcements, special events, club meetings, and more.

 

The Guide to Leadership and Involvement is designed to guide student leaders, prospective student leaders, and student clubs and organizations in producing successful activities and programs. As a companion to the Advisors Handbook, it covers areas to be considered when planning an event – financial aspects, scheduling, publicity set-up, preparation, evaluation and follow-up – and it includes useful sections with necessary forms, contact telephone numbers, and more.

 

The College newspaper, the Courier, is published weekly by the Visual Arts and Media Studies Division (except during examination weeks) and is distributed to students and faculty on Thursdays. Students who wish to work on the Courier must enroll in the appropriate journalism class.

 

Inscape, an anthology of student literary work, publishes meritorious stories, essays and poems each year. Under the direction of the English Division, it is edited by a board of student editors and draws its written and art materials from the entire student body.

 

Spotlight is a slick feature magazine published each year by students in the magazine and small publications class. Students must sign up for Journ 5 to work as writers or editors on Spotlight.

 

Performing Arts - Room C121, (626) 585-7216

 

Forensics

Forensics, or competitive intercollegiate speech and debate, provides students at Pasadena City College with an opportunity to compete with major colleges and universities at local, state and national tournaments. Students will develop speaking, research and critical thinking skills as they participate in individual events, debate and Reader’s Theater. The program is open to all students with or without prior experience in speech or Forensics.

 

Music

The Pasadena City College Music Department offers a wide variety of performance ensembles, including instrumental and jazz ensembles, wind bands, marching band, the Tournament of Roses Honor Band, symphony orchestra, large and small choral groups, Gospel choir, opera/musical theater productions, ethnic music ensembles, and chamber ensembles for strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, piano and guitar. These ensembles, under the imaginative leadership of prominent directors, have created a reputation for musical excellence.

 

Theater Arts

The Pasadena City College Theater Arts Department presents five major stage productions, four sets of one-acts, two sitcoms, and musical theater workshop productions, stand-up comedy at the Ice House, improvisational performances and a mime show each school year. The department also emphasizes media performance and technical skills in television and film with the extensive use of video to complement traditional stage work. All shows are taped and edited for student use.

 

Dance

The Dance Department offers a wide variety of classes, including dance techniques classes in the areas of ballet, modern, jazz and tap; social dance, salsa and Latin social dance; dance history; and dance production and choreography.  Students in the production classes present a formal dance concert each semester.

 

 

LEARNING RESOURCES

 

Learning Assistance Center -

Room D300, (626) 585-7230

  The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) provides academic support services for Pasadena City College students and faculty to complement classroom learning and college success.   Located on the 3rd floor of the D building (D300), the LAC operates Monday through Thursday 7am-9:45pm, Friday 7am-3:45pm, and Saturday 9am-2:45pm. During winter and summer sessions, the Center closes at 8:45pm, Monday through Thursday.  A valid PCC Lancer Card is required to utilize center services.

 

Tutoring for a wide variety of subjects is provided, free of charge, on a walk-in basis.  Certified peer tutors assist students with learning skills and course-related assignments.  Subjects tutored include math and statistics, English, ESL, and foreign languages.  Tutoring for courses in the Natural, Social, and Computer Sciences is available as well.  Students enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs and courses receive tutoring in the LAC and labs and classrooms across the campus. Visit the LAC website (www.pasadena.edu/studentservices/lac) for updated schedules and other useful information. 

 

Center resources include a 42-computer network with applications, Internet access, and basic skills software (English, math, and English as a Second Language).  A number of assistive devices are available to students with disabilities.  A wide variety of audio-visual materials for ESL, foreign languages, and study skills are available for on-site use.  Students and faculty can access handouts for English skills and learning strategies at the entrance to the center.  Professional full-time staff and a trained team of student workers are on hand to assist students with direction to appropriate learning materials and resources.

 

Library - LL, (626) 585-7221

The Shatford Library is the College’s gateway to a world of information resources. In this progressive library, students find a substantial collection of print and online resources that have been carefully selected to meet research needs. Access to the Library’s online catalog and subscription databases is available on the web at: http://www.pasadena.edu/library. Current students, faculty and staff will need their PCC network ID and password to access the library’s subscription databases from off campus.

Reference and research help is available in the library and online through the library’s website. The library offers workshops, credit classes in basic library and internet research skills and a Library Technology Certificate program. The library has a large computer lab for student use with access to the Internet and a variety of software applications. Wireless internet access is also available in the library.

 

Library Borrowing Privileges

Library borrowing privileges are granted to all current PCC students, faculty and staff with a PCC LancerCard ID. In addition, borrowing privileges are extended to residents of the Pasadena Area Community College District and to people who work in the District. Register at the Circulation Desk with a driver’s license and one other item showing the same address as your driver’s license, such as a recent utility bill or bank statement. Students who attend high school within the District’s boundaries may register for borrowing privileges at the Circulation Desk with a current high school ID card.

 

Media Services

The Media Services collection of over 4,000 DVD and VHS titles are now integrated into the Library collection. Faculty may place media resources on reserve. Media Services staff provide technology support for the College’s instruction programs and events. Faculty and staff can request instructional equipment to be delivered to the classroom and ask for assistance in using technology in the classroom. Reserved media equipment are now available for pick-up at the Library’s Circulation Desk. If you need equipment, technical assistance, or smart classroom training, please contact Media Services staff at (626) 575-7282 or at mediacenter@pasadena.edu.

 

Media Services also provides videoconferenceing support and digitization of media for instructional use.

 

Library telephone numbers:

Reference desk                               (626) 585-7360

Circulation desk including renewals   (626) 585-7174

Librar Computer Labs                      (626) 585-3363

Interlibrary Loans status checks       (626) 585-7835

Media Services                               (626) 585-7292

General Information                         (626) 585-7221

 

Tutorial Services

Tutoring is provided for students in a variety of locations on campus. The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) offers tutoring to all students declared as career and technical education majors or working on certificate programs. The LAC also offers tutoring for transfer and basic skills courses in subjects such as accounting, business, mathematics, economics, English, ESL, and foreign languages, as well as computer, life and social sciences. Tutoring support is available to eligible students through the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), EOP&S and PASS programs. Several academic divisions provide tutoring services in areas such as the Writing Center, Math Resource Center, Social Sciences Learning Center, and the Music Lab. Tutoring is performed by qualified student peers and designated staff. These services are designed to meet the needs of the individual student and to develop learning communities.

 

Computer Learning Center -

Room D101-104 and W101, (626) 585-7357

During day, evening, and weekend hours, the CLC labs in D101, D104, and W101 provide PCC students with access to the campus network which includes a wide variety of applications and instructional software.  In addition, students can utilize the Web to carry out college-related assignments requiring Internet access.  Faculty can reserve time in computer classrooms D101 and D105 for class instruction or orientation.  Students may receive guidance in exploring their personal learning styles, time management and study strategies offered through workshops and personal appointments.  Walk-in tutoring for specific CIS, CS, and BIT courses is also available at scheduled times.

 

Staging Services - Room C230, (626) 585-7260

Staging Services supports the instructional programs of the College by providing technical assistance to the various departments. Staging Services is responsible for the operation of Sexson Auditorium, the Forum and all of the other lecture halls, as well as other special events both on campus and at the Community Education Center. In addition to meeting the needs of the instructional program, Staging Services supports the cultural activities of the surrounding community by providing facilities and assistance to off-campus organizations.

 

Video Production Services 

Video Production Services is responsible for all College video productions. Services range from the documentation of campus events to the production of department and college promotional productions.

Video Production Services also assists in the editing of educational video productions by either overseeing or training faculty.

For more information, please call Public Relations at (626) 585-7315.

 

 

SUPPORT SERVICES

 

Food Services

A wide selection of dining options are available campus-wide.

The ground floor of the Campus Center houses food services for students, faculty and staff. The Campus Center cafeteria serves made-to-order breakfasts and a variety of hot meals, deli sandwiches, beverages and bakery items. The Lancer’s Pass is located in the center of campus, adjacent to the swimming pool, for hot meals, beverages, snacks and sandwiches. The Java Garden, located near the Shatford Library and the C, E and U buildings at the Galloway Plaza, offers gourmet coffees, sandwiches, selected cold beverages, and coffeehouse snacks. Dining facilities in the Physical Education complex for Robinson Stadium and the Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium provide services during selected events.

Full-service catering, from casual snack service to fine dining, is available for College functions and events.

 

Bookstore and Student Business Services -

Room B101 & B203, (626) 585-7378

The Pasadena City College Bookstore is a facility where students and faculty members may purchase books, supplies, and miscellaneous items.

Student Business Services serves faculty, staff and student groups by maintaining accounts, records, expenditures and budgets of student activities. It also handles the collection of all student fees. No personal banking services are available.

 

PCC Community Business Center

(626) 585-3210 

The Community Business Center (CBC) offers live scan & ink fingerprinting, notary, child ID and passport application services.  We are located in a bungalow behind the PCC Community Education Center at 3035 East Foothill Blvd, Pasadena 91107.  Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm & Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.  Cash, credit card, personal & business checks, and money orders are accepted.  More information is available online at www.pasadena.edu/cbc.

 

Pasadena City College Police Department -

Room B210, (626) 585-7484

The Pasadena City College Police Department is staffed with sworn Police Officers. The Department is located in the B Building (room B210). The Department is responsible for providing police services, enhancing safety, enforcing traffic and parking laws, and provides transportation for field trips and athletic events. Students who have a concern for their safety while on campus are encouraged to contact the Department for assistance. Emergency telephones are located in all elevators, parking lots, and most buildings. Please do not hesitate to use these telephones if you have a concern for your safety. The Department offers an escort service for students and staff from classrooms to vehicles.  Students and staff are encouraged to use this available service. The District’s crime awareness and crime statistics are available in the B Building, room B210 and can also be located in the Schedule of Classes.

 

Transportation and Parking -

Room B210, (626) 585-7223       

The College is located near downtown Pasadena and is easily accessible by car, bus or the Gold Line train. On-campus parking is limited and is available by displaying a semester or daily permit. Handicapped parking is available for people displaying a handicapped placard or handicapped license plates in addition to the semester or daily permit. Shuttle service is available every thirty minutes for transportation between PCC (Lots 6, 7), Allen Station Gold Line, and the Community Education Center.

Bicycle parking racks are available throughout the campus for students and staff to secure their bicycles. Bicycles shall not be secured to any other objects on campus such as poles, fences, and trees.

 

Parking Permits – Room B210, (626) 585-7441

Semester parking permits for staff and students are available for purchase online (www.pasadena.edu/getparking/).  A temporary parking pass will be issued at the time of the purchase and the actual permit will arrive via mail within 5 business days.  A limited number of parking permits will be available for over-the-counter sales.  Parking permits can be purchased at the front counter of Campus Police, B Building, Room 210, two to three weeks prior to the beginning of each semester/intersession. On the first day of each semester/intersession, students may purchase parking permits at the 411 Trolley located in the Quad until they are sold out.  Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  (411 Trolley hours subject to change.)  Staff parking permits will be available at the front counter of Campus Police.  Exact cash or checks are accepted only; credit cards are not accepted. Students and visitor may also purchase daily parking permits for $2.00 a day from the parking permit machines located in every level of the parking lots. More information and the fee schedule are available online at www.pasadena.edu/studentservices (click on Parking).

 

Lost and Found –

Room B210, (626) 585-7484 ext. 5265

Items found on campus may be turned in 24 hours a day to the Lost and Found in the Police Department in Room B210.  Office hours for inquiring about retrieving lost property are Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or on Fridays by appointment only.  The Lost and Found Department actively tries to reunite lost items with their owners by using contact information provided in the Student Registration System.  It is your responsibility to keep your contact information current and, if possible, on your property.  Please put your name, phone, and/or email address on all of your property so it may be returned to you in a timely manner.

 

Smoking on Campus

The Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees adopted Policy No. 5575 which prohibits smoking inside any District owned, or District occupied building or vehicle.  The policy also prohibits outdoor smoking on District owned property except in designated areas.  The designed smoking areas on campus are: Parking Lot 1 – northeast corner; Parking Lot 3 – northeast corner; and the bench area outside of the media center.

 

Housing

The College maintains no dormitories and assumes no responsibility for off-campus student housing. Housing information is available in the Office of Student Affairs, located in the Campus Center, CC105.

 

 

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

 

Attendance 

Students at Pasadena City College are expected to attend every class meeting. It is especially important to attend the first two class meetings or make prior arrangements with the instructor because nonattendance may result in being dropped from the class. See “Drops-Absence” section.

If absence is due to a contagious disease, the student must be cleared through the Health Services office in room U104.

 

Course Examinations

Final semester examinations are required in each course. All students must take these examinations at the scheduled time and place.

Examinations, other than the final examination, are given during class with the requirement that a midsemester grade can be determined and reported to the student.

 

Distance Education -

Room LL120F, (626) 585-7189

The Distance Education program offers students flexibility and access to PCC courses, which can be taken either fully online, partially online (hybrid) or by video (telecourse). Course content and required participation remain the same as traditional on-campus classes. However for online courses, all or part of the instruction takes place within the College’s course management system, which is accessed via the Internet. Students can use their own computer or a campus lab computer to access and participate in their online courses. Available online courses and telecourses can be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Independent Study           

Under the independent study program, the student may pursue topics or problems of special interest beyond the scope of a regular course under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The work is of a research or creative nature, and normally culminates in a research paper, production or comprehensive examination. Regular progress meetings and reports are required throughout the semester. Completion of the project is required before credit is earned. Before registering for independent study, the supervising instructor and division dean must approve the student’s plan or project.

 

Textbooks

Students are required to buy books needed for courses and may do so at the College Bookstore. Although costs vary depending upon the classes in which students enroll, expenses for books generally range from $300 to $500 per semester. Supplies for specialized curricula such as drafting, cosmetology, nursing, photography and sign arts will require additional expenditures.

 

PCC Scholars Program

The PCC Scholars Program provides highly motivated students with an intellectually challenging educational experience designed to prepare them for a successful transition from community college to university. The Program includes partnerships between PCC and UCLA (Transfer Alliance Program), Pomona College (PATH), Occidental College (Preferred Admission Agreement), UC Riverside (HART), UC Irvine (Honors Transfer Program) and other institutions. The program offers high-achieving students strong academic preparation and curriculum planning to help them succeed in their major and achieve the B.A./B.S. degree after transfer. In addition to the academically enriched program, Scholars students receive support services from a specially designated counselor and faculty coordinator at the College. Students also begin to forge links with the transfer institutions by attending special orientation programs at the universities.

 

Honors

Honors at Entrance are granted to selected graduates of accredited United States high schools. Students, who must apply for the honor as first-time freshmen, must have achieved an overall grade-point average of 3.5000 or above (excluding physical education and military courses) in grades 10 through 12. The student must be enrolled in the College full-time and must apply for the honor by the published deadline date. 

 

Dean’s Honors is posted to the student’s transcript each semester. It includes all students whose semester grade-point average is 3.5000 or higher, with A, B, or C grades in 12 or more units of courses other than those in the 400 series.

 

Administration Honors are awarded to graduates who have completed at least 36 units at Pasadena City College and who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.670 or above in work at Pasadena City College and in all work attempted. Courses taken on a pass/no pass (P/NP) basis are not included in the required 36 units at Pasadena City College. Non-degree applicable courses numbered 400 and above are also excluded from the required 36 units.

 

Valedictorian Award recognition is given to the graduate(s) with the highest grade-point average among the recipients of Administration Honors.

 

Alpha Gamma Sigma is a California state honor organization the purpose of which is to encourage and recognize scholarship on the community college level. Pasadena City College has the Alpha Chapter. Counseling Services is responsible for providing students with the membership requirements.

 

Dean’s Honors, Administration Honors and Alpha Gamma Sigma are recorded on the student’s transcript.

 

Study Abroad Programs -

Room C221, (626) 585-7203

The College offers both short-term and semester-long Study Abroad Programs in a variety of study locations.  Information about these programs is available on the College website, the Schedule of Classes and from the Study Abroad Office.

 

Fall Semester Study Abroad: Florence, Italy.  PCC offers a semester of study in the Renaissance city of Florence, Italy. Students select a program of 11-20 units of transferable credit. Field-study excursions include such places as Rome, Siena, Pisa, and other sites. Students live in shared apartments. The program is accepted by the PCC Scholars Program. For more information, call (626) 585-7203.

 

Spring Semester Study Abroad: Oxford, England.  PCC offers a semester of study in the rich cultural environment of Oxford, a center of learning since the 13th century. The program offers 12 to 18 transferable units and includes field-study excursions to such places as London, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Bath, Stonehenge, Coventry, Edinburgh, Blenheim, the Lake District and Bronte country. Students live in British home stays. This program is accepted by the PCC Scholars Program. For more information, call (626) 585-7203.

 

Winter and Summer Study Abroad Programs.  PCC offers 2-4 week summer study abroad programs in various locations. Previous programs have traveled to Spain, Ireland, Vienna, Viet Nam, China, Costa Rica, Austria, and Mexico. For information about future programs and study locations, call (626) 585-7203.

 

 

Special Interest Programs

 

From Page to Performance

Offered through the English Division and conducted in the Renaissance setting of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon, this one-week summer program includes theater tickets for plays, backstage tours, and daily class sessions with professional actors and directors from the 150-member company. Students can earn one unit of transfer credit or take the course on a credit/no credit basis.

 

Theater in London

Offered through the English Division, this one-week program takes place in London, England, during spring break. Students attend plays; have escorted tours in London, including backstage tours; and spend one day visiting a site in the English countryside. Students can earn one unit of transfer credit.

 

Theater in New York

Offered through the English Division, this one-week program takes place in the heart of Broadway during spring break. Students attend plays, meet with faculty for post-theater discussions, and tour Manhattan and its various neighborhoods. Students can earn one unit of transfer credit.

 

MESA Program - Room V103, (626) 585-3053

The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program is designed to assist educationally disadvantaged students attain degrees in math, engineering and science from four-year institutions. MESA is based on a rigorous academic program that uses various components to support educationally and financially disadvantaged students majoring in math, engineering and science. The program’s components help build an academically-based peer community to provide student motivation. This community of learners is what sets MESA apart from other programs.  The MESA Lab is located in V105.

 

Teaching and Learning Communities

Program - Room V102, (626) 585-3046

PCC’s Teaching and Learning Communities (TLC) Program was created in 2000 to serve the needs of basic skills math, English, and ESL students and faculty. Since then, the program has expanded to include a variety of  summer bridge/first-year experience programs, career pathways, ESL blocks, transfer and probation workshops, faculty development projects, and campus-wide initiatives. The TLC has been the recipient of several public and private grants which have supported a variety of programs:  XL; Math Jam; Math and Science (MaS); MathPath; Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA); and Conexion Tutoring and Mentoring. The TLC center, including a computer lab and staff offices, is located in V102.

 

Grading System

Unit of Credit

The standard unit represents one hour per week of classroom work or its equivalent carried for one semester of not less than 16 weeks of class work. The unit is also referred to as the semester hour.

In the case of academic subjects, the general rule is that not less than two hours (120 minutes) per week of preparation outside class are expected for each unit of class work. This conforms to the provision in the Education Code that “one credit hour of community college course work is approximately three hours of recitation, study or laboratory work per week throughout a term of 16 weeks.”

In some courses, such as physical education, drafting, and laboratory, more than one hour in class each week is required for each unit. Course descriptions show the minimum number of hours that must be completed in order to earn the number of units of credit associated with each course.

 

Grades and Grade Points

Pasadena City College uses the letter system of grading to evaluate the quality of work done by students. The interpretation of each grade or symbol, with its value in grade points, is described below.

 

                                                 Grade Points Per

Grade or Symbol   Meaning       Semester Unit

A  Excellent                                                  4

    HONOR GRADE indicating EXCELLENCE earned as a result of consistently superior examination scores; consistently accurate and prompt completion of assignments; ability to deal resourcefully with abstract ideas; superior mastery of pertinent skills; promise of success in a field relating to the subject.

B  Good                                                       3

    HONOR GRADE indicating COMPETENCE earned as a result of high examination scores; accurate and prompt completion of assignments; ability to deal well with abstract ideas; commendable mastery of pertinent skills; promise of continued success in sequential courses.

C  Satisfactory                                             2

    STANDARD COLLEGE GRADE indicating SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE earned as a result of satisfactory examination scores; generally accurate and prompt completion of assignments; ability to deal with abstract ideas; fair mastery of pertinent skills; sufficient evidence of ability to warrant entering sequential courses. A “C” is the minimum course grade necessary to meet a prerequisite.

D  Less Than Satisfactory                            1

    SUBSTANDARD GRADE indicating the MEETING OF MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ONLY earned as a result of low examination scores; generally inaccurate, incomplete or late assignments; inadequate grasp of abstract ideas; barely acceptable mastery of pertinent skills; insufficient evidence of ability to make advisable the enrollment in sequential courses. A grade of “D” would indicate the student is not likely to be successful in a higher level course and would not meet prerequisite requirements.

I   Incomplete                                              0

    This symbol identifies UNFINISHED WORK OTHERWISE PASSING at a “C” or better level, indicating that an important assignment such as term paper, final examination or experiment is missing (for illness or other sufficient reason) but can be submitted to complete the course. An “I” is not assigned as a withdrawal grade and is not considered in grade-point average but it is included in the computation of progressive probation.  A course for which an I has been assigned must be completed within one year from the end of the semester in which the “I” grade was assigned. After one year, a default grade will be assigned.

F  Failing                                                    0

    NON-PASSING GRADE indicating FAILURE TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS earned as a result of non-passing examination scores; inaccurate, incomplete or late assignments; failure to cope with abstract ideas; inadequate mastery of pertinent skills, repeated absence from class.

W Withdrawn                                              0

    A symbol recorded for a course when a student voluntarily withdraws; student is dropped from class by teacher; or petition is approved for a withdrawal. It is not considered in grade-point average but it is included in the computation of progressive probation.

 MW  Military Withdrawal                              0

    A symbol used to record a student withdrawal due to unexpected military obligations.

P  Passing                                                   0

    PASSING GRADE, level of “C” or better, not considered in grade-point average but it is included in the computation of progressive probation.

  NP  No Pass                                                0

    CREDIT NOT ALLOWED; performance less than average quality; not considered in grade-point average but it is included in the computation of progressive probation.

   IP  In Progress                                           0

    Indicates work in progress but not considered in grade-point average. This symbol is intended for courses which may extend beyond the end of the normal semester.

  RD  Report Delayed                                    0

    Used when there is a delay in reporting grades. It is a temporary notation not considered in the grade-point average.

 

Grade-Point Average

The grade-point average (GPA) is computed by dividing the total grade points earned by the total number of units attempted. As an example, if in any given semester the number of grade points earned is 28 and the total number of units attempted is 14, the grade-point average is 2.000.

 

Pass/No Pass Grading

Most, but not all courses of the College are offered on a pass/no pass grading basis. The following provisions shall apply for pass/no pass credit grading:

 

1. A maximum of 12 units may be taken on this basis, with a limit of one class per semester.

 

2. Pass/no pass classes must be taken in areas outside the student’s Baccalaureate Degree major.

 

3. The decision to take a class on a pass/no pass basis should be made at the time of registration. However, it is possible to make a request for pass/no pass grading through the first 28% of the course duration. For semester-length courses this is Friday of the fourth week. Request deadlines in short-term classes and Summer and Winter intersessions are considerably earlier; check with the Registration Office for details.

 

4. The pass/no pass grading option is not available through online registration. You must go to the Registration Office to complete a Request For Pass/No Pass Grading Form.

 

5. A grade of “P” (pass) represents satisfactory achievement which would have been graded C or better on the regular grading scale. A grade of “NP” (no pass) indicates unsatisfactory achievement which would have been graded with a D or lower on the regular grading scale.

 

6. Sequential courses may be taken on a pass/no pass basis.

 

7. Instructors are notified as to which students have elected the pass/no pass option in their courses.

 

8. Any restriction listed above does not apply when a class is offered only on a pass/no pass basis.

 

Incomplete Grades

A grade of “I” is given by a teacher only in cases where a student is doing passing work at a C or higher level, but for reasons beyond the student’s control, is unable to complete the requirements of the course. The student must contact the teacher before the end of the semester and make arrangements for completing the required assignments.

When a grade of “I” is given, a “Contract for the Assignment of an Incomplete Grade’’ must be completed and signed by the teacher and the student. This contract lists specific conditions for removal of the I and the default grade to be recorded if the conditions are not met within one year from the end of the semester in which the I was assigned. A student must complete the remaining course assignments within one year, or the default grade will be recorded on the transcript. Re-enrollment in the class as a way to make up the I is not allowed except in exceptional situations, such as a laboratory class. When required work is made up, the grade earned is entered on the student’s transcript. “I” grades are not used in computing the grade-point average.

To meet graduation requirements, a student must achieve a minimum C average (2.000 GPA) for all lower division college units attempted in degree applicable courses, including transferred courses and grades. Students should be aware that I grades are computed as F grades when a student’s records are being evaluated for graduation. A student’s overall degree applicable GPA must be 2.00 to be eligible to graduate.

 

Authority on Grades

The teacher is the final authority on assignment of grades. When reported to the Records Office on the Permanent Class Roster, grades represent the teacher’s final decision as to a student’s achievement. Grades are not given as a warning, punishment or reward and are not subject to revision for purposes of determining eligibility for office or honors, college transfer or for any other reason except the subsequent discovery of an error (as a result of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence). Any change of grade submitted after the normal two-year holding period for backup materials will require documentation as to the nature of the error in the first grade.

 

Grade Reports

At midsemester the instructor issues progress reports to all students. Final semester grades are available to students on the Web approximately twelve days after the end of the semester. Resolution of grade disputes must be made within three years after completion of the course.

 

Grade Appeal Process

The purpose of the academic grade appeal procedures is to provide a process by which a dispute in the assigned final grade for a course may be resolved in a full and efficient manner as provided in section 76224a of the California Education Code and section 55760a in the California Code of Regulations. The Grade Appeal Process can be found in the PACCD procedures No. 4051.10. The process and appropriate forms are available in the Office of the Vice President of Instruction (C231).

 

 

Probation

 

Academic Probation

Students who achieve less than a cumulative 2.00 grade-point average in 12 or more units attempted are placed on academic probation.

Although a student on probation is limited to a maximum load of 12 units per semester, such students should consider limiting their enrollment to fewer units. Academic probation may be removed and regular status attained by achieving a cumulative grade-point average of 2.000 or higher. Probationary status is based upon grades received during or after Spring 1982.

 

Academic Dismissal

Students enrolled on academic probation are subject to dismissal if they do not achieve a cumulative grade-point average of 1.75 in each of the two subsequent semesters of enrollment. Dismissal calculations are based upon classes taken from Spring 1982 to the present. If a student has a semester grade-point average of 2.00 or higher in the semester in which the student would be dismissed, the student will not be dismissed but instead will continue on probation. Students are notified of their dismissal by the telephone and Web grade reporting systems. Dismissal students who are enrolled for the following semester are withdrawn from the College.

A dismissed student may petition for readmission after a lapse of one semester or more. The student must present positive evidence of a serious intent to succeed and have a realistic academic goal identified. If the petition is granted, the student will be admitted on a second stage academic probation and may have enrollment limitations. If the student is subsequently dismissed a second time due to continued substandard academic performance, a petition for readmission will not be considered until two or more semesters have lapsed. If readmitted following a second dismissal, the student will be placed on a second stage academic probation. If the student is subsequently dismissed a third time, a petition for readmission will not be considered until five years have lapsed.

 

Probation for Unsatisfactory Citizenship

Each student should be thoroughly familiar with the Standards of Student Conduct and with regulations of the College. Students attending the College are expected to maintain satisfactory standards of citizenship at all times on the campus and in the community. Satisfactory citizenship includes conduct which respects the rights of all individuals, which avoids actions disruptive to the on-going educational program and which does not violate specific prohibitions outlined in the Education Code.

When it is indicated that citizenship is unsatisfactory, the student may be subject to the following: reprimand, disciplinary probation, administrative class withdrawal, suspension or expulsion, as conditions warrant. Unsatisfactory citizenship includes, among other things, cheating, plagiarism, hazing and conduct disruptive to the teaching-learning process. In addition, falsification of information provided to the Admissions Office is basis for dismissal from a class or from the College. Individuals engaged in destructive activities involving any kind of physical or psychological mistreatment of students are subject to prosecution under the California State Law banning hazing and to dismissal from the College. Penalties for individuals, organizations and institutions can be severe.

 

Progress Probation

Students will be placed on progress probation when 12 or more cumulative units are attempted and W, I and NP units reach or exceed half the cumulative units attempted. Students may be removed from progress probation status when the cumulative number of W, I and NP units recorded is less than half the cumulative units attempted.

Although a student on progress probation is limited to a maximum load of 12 units per semester, such students should consider limiting their enrollment to fewer units. Probation calculations are based upon courses taken from Spring 1982 to the present.

 

Progress Dismissal

Students enrolled on progress probation are dismissed when the cumulative number of W, I and NP units reaches or exceeds half the cumulative units attempted for two consecutive semesters. Dismissal calculations are based upon classes taken from Spring 1982 to the present. If a student attempts over six units during a semester while on progress probation and is graded in over one-half of them, the student is not dismissed and is continued on probation. Students will be notified of the progress dismissal by the telephone and Web grade reporting systems. Students enrolled for the following semester will be withdrawn from the College.

After a lapse of one semester or more, a dismissed student may petition for readmission. The student must present positive evidence of a serious intent to succeed and have a realistic academic goal identified. If the petition is granted, the student will be admitted on progress probation and may have enrollment limitations. If the student is subsequently dismissed a second time, a petition for readmission will not be considered until two or more semesters have lapsed. If readmitted, following a second dismissal, the student will be placed on a second stage academic probation. If the student gets dismissed a third time, a petition for readmission will not be considered until five years have lapsed.

 

Repetition of Courses

The general rules for repetition of courses are as follows (see exceptions below in Courses Repeatable for Credit):

 

1. A student may not repeat a class in which he or she earned a grade of C or better. Only under exceptional circumstances may a student petition to repeat a previously completed class in which a C grade or better was earned.  If such a petition is approved, only the original grade is calculated in the cumulative grade-point average.

 

2. A student is allowed up to three enrollments to earn credit for a class. (For course repetition purposes, the defining characteristic of an enrollment is that it results in an entry on the student’s permanent record, such as a grade W, I, NP, or other mark, whether or not credit is received.  

 

3. No student may enroll in two sections of the same course in any one semester, regardless of whether or not the course is repeatable for credit.

 

Repetition of courses (other than those noted below in Courses Repeatable for Credit below) is subject to the following conditions:

 

1. A course may be repeated only when the grade received was susbstandard (D, F, W, NP). Exceptions may be granted by petition where the previous grade was the result of extenuating circumstances (defined as verified cases of accident, illness, or similar difficulties).

 

2. No additional units of credit will be allowed for repeated courses.

 

3. For courses in which D, F, W, or NP grades were earned, a C or better must be earned to have the substandard grade disregarded from calculating in the grade-point average. Although the original substandard grades will not be calculated in the student’s GPA, they will appear on the student’s transcript and will not be removed.  The student’s transcript is considered a true history of coursework completed at PCC.

 

Courses Repeatable for Credit: Certain courses may be repeated for additional experience and credit, and are so identified in their course descriptions by a “maximum credit” notation. A student may enroll in one of these exception courses once per semester and as many times as allowable until the maximum credit is earned. A student who receives a substandard grade in such a course may repeat the course for purposes of removing the substandard grade from calculating in the grade-point average (see above), as long as he or she has not reached the maximum number of enrollments allowed; if the student has already reached the maximum number of enrollments allowed, he or she must petition to repeat the course again.

 

Academic Renewal Without Course

Repetition

The purpose of Academic Renewal, Title 5 (Sections 55764 and 55765 of the California Code of Regulations), is to disregard students’ previously recorded substandard academic performance when such work does not reflect current demonstrated ability. As a result, Academic Renewal allows students the benefits of their current level of ability and performance and does not permanently penalize them for poor performance in past semesters. Academic Renewal encourages students to continue their efforts toward their educational objectives when the weight of previously recorded substandard work would otherwise make the achievement of those objectives unlikely.

Academic Renewal is intended only to facilitate graduation from Pasadena City College (2.00 grade-point average) and/or enable qualified students to transfer to a four-year college or university (2.00 to 2.40 grade-point average). It is not applicable to students who wish to raise their grade-point averages beyond these stated goals.

 

1. A student may be granted Academic Renewal only once in an academic career at the College.

 

2. A student may request Academic Renewal for not more than two semesters of work accomplished at PCC. Course work completed at PCC as well as other accredited colleges or universities will be considered in the Academic Renewal evaluation.

 

3. If and when the petition is granted, the student’s PCC Permanent Record will be annotated so that it is readily evident to all users of the record that no units taken during the disregarded term(s), even if satisfactory grades were received, will apply toward units for graduation or any other educational objective. All work will remain legible on the record, ensuring a true and complete academic history.

 

4. The student seeking Academic Renewal is responsible for presenting evidence to the effect that the previously recorded work was substandard academic performance (less than 2.00) and is not reflective of more recently demonstrated academic ability. Evidence of recent academic ability may include one of the following:

a. 15 semester units attempted with a minimum 3.00 GPA.

b. 30 semester units attempted with a minimum 2.50 GPA.

c. 45 semester units attempted with a minimum 2.00 GPA.

 

5. Student must present evidence that he or she is enrolled in a defined educational program.

 

6. There must be a minimum 18-month time lapse between the end of the most recent semester to be renewed and the date of initiation of the request for such renewal.

 

7. Academic Renewal by Pasadena City College does not guarantee that other institutions outside the District will approve such action. This determination will be made by the respective transfer institutions.

 

Petitions for Academic Renewal are submitted to the Petitions Committee through the Office of the Vice President, Student Services, Building L, room 112.

 

Transcripts of Record

At the request of a student and in the absence of any outstanding financial obligation to the College (see “Financial Obligations of Students” section), official transcripts of record bearing the seal of the College and signature of the Associate Dean of Admissions and Records will be forwarded to designated institutions or individuals. Such requests may be submitted in the Office of Admissions and Records or online (www.pasadena.edu).

Under no circumstances will partial transcripts of the record earned at Pasadena City College be sent either to the student or to another institution.

Pasadena City College will accept responsibility for providing transcripts of record for course work completed at Pasadena City College only.

 

Grades and Transfer Units

Only those lower division college level courses transferred from accredited colleges and universities are evaluated for applicability to the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree. There is no guarantee that courses taken at another college will be accepted for credit at Pasadena City College. Many factors are considered when evaluating a course for credit such as: the accreditation status of the college, the course content, educational quality and rigor, level of credit earned and appropriateness of the other college courses to programs offered at Pasadena City College. A passing score on a competency examination administered by Pasadena City College may be required before credit is granted for courses in mathematics or English taken at other colleges. Transcripts from other accredited colleges are not evaluated until the student has completed 15 units at Pasadena City College. Students may request an evaluation in the Counseling Office. Official transcripts of all previous college work must be submitted.

To graduate, a student must achieve at least a C average (2.00 GPA) for all lower division college units attempted, including transferred grades and a 2.00 GPA in all courses taken at Pasadena City College which can be counted toward the degree for which the student has applied. (See Catalog sections on “The Associate in Arts Degree” and “The Associate in Science Degree.”) Grade points in excess of those used in calculating a 2.00 GPA for units attempted at another collegiate institution cannot be used in calculating the C average at Pasadena City College. Grade points earned at other institutions, however, may be counted the same as Pasadena City College grade points in awarding scholarships and loans, in determining membership in honor societies.

 

Credit by Examination and

Advanced Placement

 

Advanced Placement Policy

Students who have completed Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board (Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey 08540) shall receive credit for Pasadena City College courses as listed below. A grade of “Pass” will be assigned to each student who obtains a score of 3, 4, or 5, except as noted. Credit earned by Advanced Placement may be counted towards Associate Degree requirements, IGETC, and CSU General Education Breadth Requirements. The units earned from Advanced Placement do not apply toward the Pasadena City College residency requirements for graduation. (See page 28.) To request credit, students must submit official copies of Advanced Placement Examination test scores with a Student Petition form to the Office of the Vice President for Student and Learning Services, L112. The following list has been approved by PCC’s Curriculum and Instruction Committee with restrictions as indicated:

 

College Credit for Advanced Placement (AP) Tests

Students may earn credit for College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Advanced Placement (AP) Tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP credit can be used to meet IGETC, CSU GE, and Associate degree general education and/or major requirements. Students must have the College Board (http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/exgrd_rep.html) send AP exam results to the Admissions and Records Office (un-opened hand carried copies will be accepted) for use on the Associate degree or transfer patterns.  Course credit and units granted at Pasadena City College may differ from course credits and units granted by a transfer institution or by another community college.

 

EXAM	PCC (MAJOR AND/OR GE)	CSU GE	CSU- UNITS EARNED TOWARD TRANSFER	IGETC	UC-UNITS EARNED TOWARD TRANSFER
Art History	Score of 4 or 5 - Art 1A or 1B (3 semester units)	Area C1 or C2 3 semester units	6 semester units	Area 3A or 3B 3 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units
Art (Studio)	Drawing Portfolio - Art 11A General Portfolio - Art Elective Subject to division recommendation (3 semester units)	N/A	3 semester units	N/A	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units
Biology	Score of 3, 4, or 5 - Biology 11 (4 semester units)	Area B2 and B3 4 semester units	6 semester units	Area 5B (with lab) 4 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units
Calculus AB	Score of 3 or 4 - Math 9 (5 semester units) and placement into Math 5A Score of 5 - Math 5A (5 semester units) and placement into Math 5B	Area B4 3 semester units	3 semester units*	Area 2A 3 semester units	4 quarter/ 2.7 semester units**
Calculus BC	Score of 3 or 4 - Math 5A (5 semester units) and placement into Math 5B Score of 5 - Math 5B (5 semester units) and placement into Math 5C	Area B4 3 semester units	6 semester units*	Area 2A 3 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units**
EXAM	PCC (MAJOR AND/OR GE)	CSU GE	TRANSFER	IGETC	UC-UNITS EARNED TOWARD TRANSFER
AP CALCULUS EXAM LIMITATIONS			*Only one exam may be used toward transfer		**Maximum credit 8 quarter/5.3 semester units for both
Chemistry*	Score of 3 or 4 - Chemistry 22 (4 semester units) and placement into Chem 1A Score of 5 - Chemistry 1A (5 semester units)	Areas B1 and B3 4 semester units	6 semester units	Area 5A (with lab) 4 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units
Chinese Language & Culture		Area C2 3 semester units	6 semester units	Area 3B and 6A 3 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units
Computer Science A	Score of 3, 4, or 5 - CS 1 (5 semester units)	N/A	3 semester units**	N/A	2 quarter/ 1.3 semester units
Computer Science AB	Score of 3, 4, or 5 - CS 2 (5 semester units)	N/A	6 semester units**	N/A	4 quarter/ 2.7 semester units***
AP CS EXAM LIMITATIONS			**Maximum one exam toward transfer		***Maximum 4 quarter/ 2.7 semester units for both
Economics - Macroeconomics	Score of 3, 4, or 5 - Economics 1A (3 semester units)	Area D2 3 semester units	3 semester units	Area 4B 3 semester units	4 quarter/ 2.7 semester units
Economics - Microeconomics	Score of 3, 4, or 5 - Economics 1B (3 semester units)	Area D2 3 semester units	3 semester units	Area 4B 3 semester units	4 quarter/ 2.7 semester units
English - Language & Composition	Score of 4 or 5 - English 1A (4 semester units)	Area A2 3 semester units	6 semester units	Area 1A 3 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units*
English - Literature & Composition	Score of 4 or 5 - English 1A (4 semester units)	Area A2 and C2 6 semester units	6 semester units	Area 1A or 3B 3 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units*
AP ENGLISH EXAM LIMITATIONS					*8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units maximum for both
Environmental Science	Score of 3, 4, or 5 - Envs 1 (formerly Biology 37/Physical Science 37) (4 semester units)	Area B1 and B3 (regardless of when taken) or Area B2 and B3 (if taken prior to Fall 2009)	4 semester units	Area 5A (with lab) 3 semester units	4 quarter/ 2.7 semester units
EXAM	PCC (MAJOR AND/OR GE)	CSU GE	TRANSFER	IGETC	UC-UNITS EARNED TOWARD TRANSFER
French Language	Score of 3 - French 1 (5 semester units) Score of 4 - French 2 (5 semester units) Score of 5 - French 3 (5 semester units)	Area C2 3 semester units	6 semester units	Area 3B and 6A 3 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units
French Literature		Area C2 3 semester units (if taken prior to Fall 2009)	6 semester units	Area 3B and 6A 3 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units
German Language	Score of 3 - German 1 (5 semester units) Score of 4 - German 2 (5 semester units) Score of 5 - German 3 (5 semester units)	Area C2 3 semester units	6 semester units	Area 3B and 6A 3 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units
Government and Politics - Comparative Government	Score of 3, 4, or 5 - Political Science 2 (3 semester units)	Area D8 3 semester units	3 semester units	Area 4H 3 semester units	4 quarter/ 2.7 semester units
Government and Politics - U.S. Government	Score of 3, 4, or 5 - Political Science 1 Also requires passing California state and local exam - Social Sciences Division (3 semester units)	Area D8 and US 2* 3 semester units	3 semester units	Area 4H 3 semester units	4 quarter/ 2.7 semester units
		*Does not fulfill AHI California Government requirement	Student can satisfy the AHI requirement after transfer
History - European	Score of 3, 4, or 5 - History 1B (3 semester units)	Area C2 or D6 3 semester units	6 semester units	Area 3B or 4F 3 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units
History - U.S.	Score of 3, 4, or 5 - History 7A (3 semester units)	Area C2 or D6 and US 1 3 semester units	6 semester units	Area 3B or 4F 3 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units
History - World		Area C2 or D6 3 semester units	6 semester units	Area 3B or 4F 3 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units
Human Geography		Area D5 3 semester units	3 semester units	Area 4E 3 semester units	4 quarter/ 2.7 semester units
EXAM	PCC (MAJOR AND/OR GE)	CSU GE	CSU- UNITS EARNED TOWARD TRANSFER	IGETC	UC-UNITS EARNED TOWARD TRANSFER
Italian Language & Culture		Area C2 3 semester units (if taken prior to Fall 2009)	6 semester units	Area 3B and 6A 3 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units
Japanese Language & Culture		Area C2 3 semester units	6 semester units	Area 3B and 6A 3 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units
Latin - Vergil		Area C2 3 semester units	3 semester units	Area 3B and 6A 3 semester units	4 quarter/ 2.7 semester units
Latin - Literature		Area C2 3 semester units (if taken prior to Fall 2009)	6 semester units	Area 3B and 6A 3 semester units	4 quarter/ 2.7 semester units
Music Theory	Score of 3, 4, or 5 - Music 1 (3 semester units)	Area C1 (if taken prior to Fall 2009) 3 semester units	6 semester units	N/A	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units
Physics B	Score of 3, 4, or 5 - Physics 10 (3 semester units)	B1 and B3 4 semester units	6 semester units*	Area 5A (with lab) 4 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units**
Physics C - Mechanics*	Score of 3, 4, or 5 - Physics 31A (4 semester units)	Area B1 and B3 4 semester units*	4 semester units*	Area 5A (with lab) 3 semester units	4 quarter/ 2.7 semester units**
Physics C - Magnetism*	Score of 3, 4, or 5 - Physics 31B (4 semester units)	Area B1 and B3 4 semester units*	4 semester units*	Area 5A (with lab) 3 semester units	4 quarter/ 2.7 semester units**
AP PHYSICS EXAM LIMITATIONS			*Maximum 4 semester units toward GE and 6 semester units toward transfer		**Maximum 8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units for both
Psychology	Score of 3, 4, or 5 - Psychology 1 (3 semester units)	Area D9 3 semester units	3 semester units	Area 4I 3 semester units	4 quarter/ 2.7 semester units
Spanish Language	Score of 3 - Spanish 1 (5 semester units) Score of 4 - Spanish 2 (5 semester units) Score of 5 - Spanish 3 (5 semester units)	Area C2 3 semester units	6 semester units	Area 3B and 6A 3 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units
EXAM	PCC (MAJOR AND/OR GE)	CSU GE	CSU- UNITS EARNED TOWARD TRANSFER	IGETC	UC-UNITS EARNED TOWARD TRANSFER
Spanish Literature		Area C2 3 semester units	6 semester units	Area 3B and 6A 3 semester units	8 quarter/ 5.3 semester units
Statistics	Score of 3 or 4 - Statistics 15 or 18 (4 semester units) Score of 5 - Statistics 50 (4 semester units) Maximum credit - one Statistics course only	Area B4 3 semester units	3 semester units	Area 2 3 semester units	4 quarter/2.7 semester units

 

 

Associate degree: Students should be aware that AP test credit is evaluated by corresponding it to an equivalent PCC course, e.g., History 7A.  A student who receives AP credit and then takes the equivalent PCC course will have the unit credit for such duplication deducted prior to being awarded the Associate degree.  Credit by Advanced Placement exam is noted and listed on a student’s transcript, with units assigned and a grade of “Passing”.

 

CSU GE: The Advanced Placement examinations may be incorporated into the certification of CSU General Education-Breath requirements by any certifying institution.  All CSU campuses will accept the minimum units shown and apply them toward fulfillment of the designated General Education-Breath area if the examination is included as part of a full or subject-area certification.  Please note that individual CSU campuses may choose to grant more units than those specified toward completion of General Education-Breath requirements. 

 

IGETC: AP exams must be used in area indicated regardless of where the certifying CCC’s discipline is located.

 

*Pre-med Students: Even though AP scores may place students into a higher level chemistry or physics course, many medical schools do not accept AP credit in lieu of college level course credit to fulfill admissions requirements. Students interested in medical school should consult directly with the medical schools they are considering for information on their credit policies. Students may also want to refer to www.aamc.org or www.aacom.org.

 

College Level Examination Program

The College will grant a maximum of 6 units elective credit based on scores recommended by the American Council of Education in each General Examination of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Entrance Examination Board (Box 1821, Princeton, New Jersey 08540). Subject credit, rather than elective credit, may be granted upon recommendation of the division.

 

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) IN CSU General Education (G.E.)
Breadth Certification

Some CLEP exams may be used on the CSU General Education Breadth Certification. Students must have the College Board (http://clep.collegeboard.org/about/score) send CLEP exam results to the Admissions and Records Office (un- opened hand carried copies will be accepted) for use on the CSU G.E. pattern.  CLEP exams may not be used on IGETC, the UC system does not recognize the exams. CLEP units will not be posted to the PCC transcript.

 

CLEP transfer credit for CSU admission is determined by the CSU system.  The CSU policy for CLEP on the CSU General Education Breadth Certification can be found on the CSU system website.  See Use of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP: http://calstate.edu/app/general-ed-transfer.shtml

 

EXAM	PASSING SCORE	CSU G.E. BREADTH AREA OR AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS1 (CSU - units earned toward breadth certification)	CSU-UNITS EARNED TOWARD TRANSFER2
CLEP American Government	50	Area D8 3 semester units (does not meet CSU American Inst. Requirement)	3 semester units
CLEP American Literature	50	Area C2 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature	50	Area C2 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP Biology	50	Area B2 (no laboratory) 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP Calculus	50	Area B4 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP Chemistry	50	Area B1 (no laboratory) 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP College Algebra	50	Area B4 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP College Algebra - Trigonometry	50	Area B4 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP College Mathematics	50	n/a	0
CLEP Economics Principles of Macroeconomics	50	Area D2 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP Economics Principles of Microeconomics	50	Area D2 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP English Composition (no essay)	50	n/a	0
CLEP English Composition with Essay	50	n/a	0
CLEP English Literature	50	Area C2 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP Financial Accounting	50	n/a	3 semester units
CLEP French3 Level I	50	n/a	6 semester units
CLEP French3 Level II	59	Area C2 3 semester units	12 semester units
CLEP Freshman College Composition	50	n/a	0
CLEP German3 Level I	50	n/a	6 semester units
CLEP German3 Level II	60	Area C2 3 semester units	12 semester units

 

EXAM	PASSING SCORE	CSU G.E. BREADTH AREA OR AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS1 (CSU - units earned toward breadth certification)	CSU-UNITS EARNED TOWARD TRANSFER2
CLEP History, United States I	50	Area D6+US History Requirement for CSU 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP History, United States II	50	Area D6 + US History Requirement for CSU 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP Human Growth and Development	50	Area E 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP Humanities	50	Area C2 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications	50	n/a	3 semester units
CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology	50	n/a	3 semester units
CLEP Introductory Business Law	50	n/a	3 semester units
CLEP Introductory Psychology	50	Area D9 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP Introductory Sociology	50	Area D0 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP Natural Sciences	50	Area B1 or B2 (no lab) 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP Pre-Calculus	50	Area B4 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP Principles of Accounting	50	n/a	3 semester units

 

EXAM	PASSING SCORE	CSU G.E. BREADTH AREA OR AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS1 (CSU - units earned toward breadth certification)	CSU-UNITS EARNED TOWARD TRANSFER2
CLEP Principles of Management	50	n/a	3 semester units
CLEP Principles of Marketing	50	n/a	3 semester units
CLEP Social Sciences and History	50	n/a	0
CLEP Spanish3 Level I	50	n/a	6 semester units
CLEP Spanish3 Level II	63	Area C2 3 semester units	12 semester units
CLEP Trigonometry	50	Area B4 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP Western Civilization I	50	Area C2 or D6 3 semester units	3 semester units
CLEP Western Civilization II	50	Area C2 or D6 3 semester units	3 semester units

 

1 Areas of GE Breadth (A1 through E) are defined in EO 1033. Areas of American Institutions (US-1 through US-3) are set forth in Sections IA and IB of EO 405, and at www.assist.org <http://www.assist.org/> .

 

2 These units count toward eligibility for admission. The units may not all apply toward certification of the corresponding GE-Breadth area. See Executive Orders 1033 and 1036 for details.

 

3 If a student passes more than one CLEP test in the same language other than English (e.g., two exams in French), then only one examination may be applied to the baccalaureate. For each test in a language other than English, a passing score of 50 is considered “Level I” and earns six units of baccalaureate credit; the higher score listed for each test is considered “Level II” and earns additional units of credit and placement in Area C2 of GE Breadth, as noted.

 

 

 

 

International Baccalaureate (IB) on the IGETC General Education (G.E.) Pattern

A score of 5, 6 or 7 on Higher Level exams is required for IGETC G.E. certification.  IB units will not be posted to the PCC transcript.

Students must have the International Baccalaureate Organization (www.ibo.org) send IB exam results to the Admissions and Records Office (un-opened hand carried copies will be accepted) for use on the IGETC general education patterns.

 

International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam	IGETC AREA
IB Biology HL	5B (without lab)
IB Chemistry HL	5A (without lab)
IB Economics HL	4B
IB Geography HL	4E
IB History (any region) HL	3B or 4F*
IB Language A1 (any language, except English) HL	3B and 6A
IB Language A2 (any language, except English) HL	3B and 6A
IB Language A1 (any language) HL	3B
IB Language A2 (any language) HL	3B
IB Language B (any language) HL	6A
IB Mathematics HL	2A
IB Physics HL	5A (without lab)
IB Psychology HL	4I
IB Theatre HL	3A

 

 

*IB exam may be used in either area regardless of where the certifying CCC’s discipline is located.

 

Example: History at a CCC is approved for Area 3B. The History IB may be used in

Areas 3B or Area 4.

 

Actual IB transfer credit awarded for these and other IB exams for admission is determined by the UC system. The UC Policy for IB credit can be found on the UC system website: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/counselors/ib-credits/index.html

 

International Baccalaureate (IB) on the CSU General Education (G.E.) Breadth Certification

A score of 4, 5, 6, or 7 is required for CSU G.E. Breadth Certification.  IB units will not be posted to the PCC transcript.

Students must have the International Baccalaureate Organization (www.ibo.org) send IB exam results to the Admissions and Records Office (un-opened hand carried copies will be accepted) for use  CSU  G.E. Breadth Certification.

 

International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam	PASSING SCORE	CSU G.E. BREADTH AREA	CSU-UNITS EARNED TOWARD G.E. BREADTH CERTIFICATION	CSU-UNITS EARNED TOWARD TRANSFER
IB Biology HL	5	B2 (without lab)	3	6
IB Chemistry HL	5	B1 (without lab)	3	6
IB Economics HL	5	D2	3	6
IB Geography HL	5	D5	3	6
IB History (any region) HL	5	C2 or D6	3	6
IB Language A1 (any language, except English) HL	4	C2	3	6
IB Language A2 (any language, except English) HL	4	C2	3	6
IB Language A1 (any language) HL	4	C2	3	6
IB Language A2 (any language) HL	4	C2	3	6
IB Language B (any language) HL	4	n/a	0	6
IB Mathematics HL	5	B4	3	6
IB Physics HL	5	B1 (without lab)	3	6
IB Psychology HL	5	D9	3	3
IB Theatre HL	4	C1	3	6

 

 

Actual IB transfer credit awarded for these and other IB exams for admission is determined by the CSU. The CSU Policy for IB credit can be found on the CSU system website. See Use of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP Examinations at: http://calstate.edu/app/general-ed-transfer.shtml.

 

Credit-by-Examination – Pasadena City

College Courses

Granting of credit-by-examination must meet the following criterion:

1. The student is currently enrolled and attending the College in at least one graded course (the requested credit-by-exam course does not meet these criteria).

2. The course is listed in the PCC College Catalog and is not primarily of an activity nature and is not in the qualifying or remedial category. Credit-by-examination is not available for the native language of a student or for subjects which appear on the student’s high school transcript. Credit is not available for any course which is lower in a sequence than a course in which credit has already been granted. Unique situations may be referred to the Petitions Committee.

3. The student is in good standing, has all required transcripts on file at the College and has completed 15 or more units in residence with an overall 2.00 or higher grade-point average.

4. The student has never failed the course and has not been enrolled in the class during the semester for which the examination is being requested.

5. The student may attempt credit-by-examination only once in a particular course.

6. Maximum credit-by-examination for courses of the College is 12 units. The credit will be recorded in the term in process when the examination results are submitted to the Records Office.  Credit will not be posted to prior terms.

7. Credit by examination courses are graded on a pass or no pass basis.

8. Approval is required from the division dean responsible for the area in which credit will be given and the Associate Dean of Admissions and Records.

 

Students will be required to pay all applicable fees (enrollment, non-resident tuition, etc.) at Student Business    

Services before any credit-by-examination is taken.

 

Recording and Utilization of Credit-by-

Examination, CLEP and AP

Credit will be recorded with a grade of P after the student satisfactorily completes 15 or more units at Pasadena City College. It may be utilized in meeting requirements for the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree. Units granted will not be used in determining eligibility for College activities, or in certifying for financial aid, Veteran’s Educational Assistance, or in certifying enrollment to an outside agency.

Transfer students should be aware that four-year colleges may have different criteria for recognizing elective academic credit from nonclassroom sources and that a new evaluation of experiences will often be required upon transfer.

 

Credit for Military Training and Experience:

Pasadena City College strives to serve our nation’s military members by offering a comprehensive review of all previous academic and military education and training to earn maximum  credit toward degree and certificate programs at Pasadena City College.

 

Depending on your military training, Pasadena City College can apply college credit to your degree program.

 

•   For service members and veterans of the U.S. Army, submit an AARTS transcript. https://aartstranscript.army.mil/

 

•   For service members and veterans of the U.S. Navy & Marine Corps, submit a SMART transcript. https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/smart_info.cfm

 

•   For service members and veterans of the U.S. Air Force, submit a transcript from the Community College of the Air Force. http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/

 

•   For service members and veterans of the U.S. Coast Guard, submit a transcript from the U.S. Coast Guard Institute.  http://www.uscg.mil/hr/cgi/i

 

•   For service members who left the military before 1986, the college can apply credits from a notarized DD 214.

 

Evaluation of Credit From Military and Other Service         

All veteran students wishing to receive veteran educational benefits must submit for evaluation official transcripts of all prior college and military training within the first term of attendance at Pasadena City College. Documentation of military training (DD2586 Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript [AARTS], DD295, DD214, Community College of the Air Force transcript) should be submitted to the Veteran’s Office, Building L, Room 113.

Credit for experiences in the military service (to a maximum of 16 units) and USAFI/DANTES tests may be allowed as recommended by the American Council on Education and in accordance with the provisions of the Pasadena City College Catalog.

 

Maximum Credit-by-Examination and Other

Nontraditional Education

A student may be granted no more than 30 units through any combination of credit-by-examination (AP, CLEP, or PCC examinations) and evaluation of military service.

 

Credit Limitations in Basic Skills

Students are limited to enrolling in a maximum of 30 units of Basic Skills courses (e.g., those numbered 400 and above.) Students enrolled in ESL courses and students who have learning disabilities are exempt from this limitation.

 

Credit Limitations in Foreign Language

Students will not receive credit in elementary courses (semesters 1 and 2) of a foreign language offered at PCC if that language is the primary language in which they received their secondary education. Students may petition for exceptions based on special circumstances.

 

Same Course Enrollment

Students are not permitted to enroll in two sections of the same course during any semester or intersession.

 

Auditing of Classes

Pasadena City College does not permit attending classes without being officially registered. It is the responsibility of the student to register officially in courses.

 

Financial Obligations of Students

Students or former students are expected to meet proper financial obligations due to the District. Pursuant to California Education Code, Section 72237, college services such as grades, transcripts, diplomas, registration privileges or any combination thereof may be withheld from any student or former student who has not made satisfactory arrangements to meet his or her financial obligation to the District.  A student may appeal in writing the decision to withhold College services to the Vice President of Student and Learning Services or designee, who shall review the matter and make a determination on behalf of the District. When, in the judgment of the District, the financial obligation has been satisfied, College services will be reinstated.

 

Student Records

The following are College policies relating to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law P.L. 93-380, and Chapter 816, Statutes of 1975, State of California.

 

I   Definition of Education Records

    Education records consist of those files maintained by the following offices: Admissions and Records, Assessment, Financial Aid, Counseling, Health Services, Office of Student and Learning Services and those files maintained for individual students by academic divisions.

 

II  Access to Education Records

    All students have the right to inspect and review their records. A student who follows the established procedure of the Records Office shall be granted access to his or her records within 15 days of the request. Expressly exempt from the right of review and inspection are the following materials:

 

A. Financial records of the parents of the students.

 

B. Confidential letters and statements of recommendation which were placed in the education records prior to Jan. 1, 1975.

 

C. Records of instructional, supervisory, counseling and administrative personnel which are in their sole possession and are not accessible or revealed to any other person except a teacher substituting for the one in sole possession.

 

D. Records of students made and maintained by the College Health Center and the Learning Disabilities Center, which are used in the treatment of students and which are not available to persons other than those providing such treatment; except that such records can be reviewed by an appropriate professional of the student’s choice.

 

III  Procedure for a Student’s Access to Records

A. A student may review his or her records upon appropriate identification and in conference with a College Counselor or other certificated Student Services staff member.

 

B. A former student may request in writing a review of his or her records. The request should be directed to the Associate Dean of Admissions and Records who is the designated “Records Officer’’ acting for the President of the College.

 

C. Any student request for review shall be granted within 15 days following the request.

 

  IV  Procedure for Challenge of Accuracy or Content

         of Education Records

A. Informal

    A student may submit to the Associate Dean of Admissions and Records a Student Petition to challenge the accuracy or content of education records maintained by the College. The Student Petition must be supported with verifying documentation. The Petition Committee will rule on the request and notify the student. Any student not satisfied with the decision of the Petitions Committee may discuss the matter with the Vice President of Student and Learning Services.

 

B. Formal

    If the student is not satisfied with the determination made by the Vice President of Student and Learning Services, the student may, within 30 days, appeal the decision in writing to the President of the College.

 

V  Release of Education Records Information

A. Any release of a student’s education records, with the exceptions listed, must be with the student’s written consent or request.

 

B. Directory information – In accordance with the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and the California Educational Code, Pasadena City College will make public upon request and without student consent certain “directory information.” This information consists of the following: a student’s name; city of residence; major field of study; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; if a member of an athletic team, weight, height and age; dates of attendance; degree and awards received; and the most recent previous educational institution attended by the student. Any student desiring to withhold directory information and who did not indicate such at the time of admission to the College may submit a written request to the Records Office in the L Building.

 

    The College is required to release student names, addresses, and telephone numbers to armed forces recruiters, per the Solomon Act, without first obtaining a student’s permission. In addition, the College is required to release information to the U.S. Department of Education and the Federal Internal Revenue Services regarding fees paid and financial aid received based on the Hope and Opportunity for Post-secondary Education Act of 1997. Information is also released to the National Student Clearinghouse.

 

C. Without the student’s written consent and upon authorization of the Associate Dean of Admissions and Records or his/her designee, the College may release copies of, or otherwise divulge, material in student education records to the following agencies and individuals who are expressly forbidden from permitting access of said education records to third parties:

 

1. College and District staff with a need to know. Authorized representatives of the Comptroller General of the United States, the Secretary of Education, an administrative head of an education agency, state education officials, or their respective designees of the United States Office of Civil Rights, where such information is necessary to audit or evaluate a state or federally supported education program or pursuant to a federal or state law provided that, except when collection of personally identifiable information is specifically authorized by federal law, any data collected by such officials shall be protected in a manner which will not permit the personal identification of students or their parents by other than those officials. Such personally identifiable data shall be destroyed when no longer needed for such audit, evaluation and enforcement of federal legal requirements.

 

2. Other state and local officials or authorities to the extent that information is specifically required to be reported pursuant to state law adopted prior to Nov. 19, 1974.

 

3. Officials of other public or private schools or school systems, including local county, or state correctional facilities where educational programs are provided, where the student seeks or intends to enroll, or is directed to enroll, subject to the rights of students.

 

4. Agencies or organizations in connection with a student’s application for, or receipt of, financial aid; provided that information permitting the personal identification of students may be disclosed only as may be necessary for such purposes as to determine the eligibility of the student for financial aid, to  determine the amount of the financial aid, to determine the conditions which will be imposed regarding the financial aid, or to enforce the terms or conditions of the financial aid.

 

5. Accrediting organizations in order to carry out their accrediting functions.

 

6. Organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, educational agencies or institutions for the purpose of developing, validating, or administering predictive tests, administering student aid programs and improving instruction, if such studies are conducted in such a manner as will not permit the personal identification of students or their parents by persons other than representatives of such organizations. Such information will be destroyed when no longer needed for the purpose for which it is collected.

 

7. Appropriate persons in connection with an emergency if the knowledge of such information is necessary to protect the health or safety of a student or other persons, or subject to such regulations as may be issued by the Secretary of Education.

 

8. Those who have obtained a subpoena or judicial order. The student is given notice by mail of the College’s compliance with the order.

 

  VI  Record of Access

The College will maintain an access list which includes the identity of persons who have requested and have been denied or who have had access to student records, the dates of said requests, and the reasons for such access. The access list is not required of College officials.

 

VII    Transfer of Information by Third Parties

Education records or personal information transferred to a third party will include a notice that such party shall not permit access by any other party without the written consent of the student.

 

VIII   Notice of Student Rights

Students will be informed at least annually through the Pasadena City College Catalog of their rights under the Act.