Pre-College Programs - Pasadena City College

Take PCC Classes

Pasadena City College offers two ways to take classes and start earning college credit before you graduate from high school.

Concurrent Enrollment

Take classes after school, on the weekend, online, or during summer.
Open to all middle and high school students
Earn college credit.
Accelerate your transfer to a 4-year university after attending PCC.
Begin a skills certificate program.
Ease your transition to college.

Dual Enrollment

Take classes at your high school during the regular school day or after school.
Open to students attending our partner high schools
Earn college and high school credit at the same time.
Ease your transition to college.

Additional Opportunities

Services and programs to help you start preparing for your college life!

TRIO Programs

Trio Programs are for middle school and high school students with economic and academic disadvantages. We will support you as you earn your high school diploma and help you become college-ready.

High School Articulation

Your high school may offer college credit for some high school courses in the Career and Technical fields.

Through high school articulation, you can earn college credit while still in high school while also gaining academic knowledge and technical skills for the workforce.

First Year Experience

Are you a graduating senior planning to attend PCC? If so, our First Year Experience is designed to help you as you begin as a PCC student and transition into college life.

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Important Dates PCC Schedule of Classes General Education- Associate Degree UC Admissions Eligibility Course List

Pre-College Programs Middle or High School Student

Take PCC Classes

Additional Opportunities

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