Apply and Get Started at PCC

You need to complete an Application to PCC if:

1. You have never been a student at PCC
2. You haven't attended PCC for a year or more (i.e. you missed both Fall and Spring semester).
3. You are attending or have attended PCC as a concurrent enrollment (High School or K-8 student).
4. You submitted an application for a future semester, but now wish to attend PCC for the current semester.
5. You applied for a previous term but did not enroll in classes.

You may be eligible for admission to PCC if you are:

• A high school graduate
• Not a high school graduate, but over 18 years old. 
• A 12th-grade-or-below student who meets Concurrent or Dual Enrollment eligibility. 

Read More About Admissions Eligibility

Yes, you can attend PCC even if you are not a US Citizen or permanent resident. After you have submitted your application to PCC, visit the Office of Admissions and Records to complete a California Nonresident Tuition Exemption form and be exempt from paying nonresident tuition fees.

PCC has an Open Enrollment policy, which means we have an nonselective, noncompetitive, and inclusive admissions process. As long as you meet the college's Admissions Eligibility Criteria, you will be allowed to enroll in classes at PCC! 

Read the Open Enrollment Policy 

If you're a student with a disability, first complete the application to PCC. After you've submitted the application, visit the Lancer Accessibility Services (LARS) in D-209 for additional support in the enrollment process. 

To apply for V.A. benefits, first complete your PCC application. Once your application is submitted, take your Report of Separation from Active Duty to the veteran's clerk in W-108. 

Read more about applying for benefits 

Additionally, you can visit our Veterans Resource Center for help with enrollment, academic programs and support, and counseling and advising services. 

Veterans Resource Center