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Specialized Programs
- Ujima program
- A one-year transfer program that focuses on African American/Black cultural issues.
- Puente program
- A one-year transfer program open to all students. The content of the Puente Project focuses on Mexican American/Latino authors and issues.
- Scholars program
- Offers high-achieving students strong academic preparation and curriculum planning to help them succeed in their major and achieve a B.A./B.S. degree after transfer.
- Athletic Academic Zone
- Assists student athletes in adjusting to life at the community college level, establishing sound study habits, and developing appropriate academic and career plans.
- Disabled Students Program & Services (DSPS)
- Designed to enable eligible students with a verified disability(s) to participate fully in all of Pasadena City College's academic and vocational programs.
- Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOPS)
- Provides educational and financial support services to eligible students who have historically experienced economic and educational disadvantages.
- PASS
- Designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of students who are returning to college in unsatisfactory academic standing.
- CalWORKS
- A program to help eligible AFDC/TANF/Welfare recipients get off welfare and find employment.
- International Students Office
- Serves international students with a full range of services to foster student success, global perspectives, intercultural awareness and international goodwill.
- LEAP
- A mentoring program designed to increase the retention rate of probationary, under-represented students and returning students.
- TLC
- Serves the needs of basic skills math, English, and ESL students and faculty through active, collaborative learning using innovative classroom strategies.
- MESA
- Assists educationally disadvantaged students attain degrees in math, engineering, and science from four-year institutions
- Study Abroad
- Provides international educational programs offering classes in various locations around the world.