Follow the steps on this page to get started with your classes at PCC. Watch the accompanying videos for even more help getting through this process.


  • Login to LancerPoint and go to the "My Registration Appointment" card
  • Click on "Check Your Registration Date And Time"
  • Select the appropriate term to view your date and time. 

Access LancerPoint

Review your Educational Plan, or Lancer Plan, from the Academic Counselor. Your Lancer Plan is the recommended list of classes to take each semester, and this has been prepared for you by an Academic Counselor based on your educational goals. 

→ Don't have an Educational Plan? Return to Step #6: Complete New Student Counseling Workshop of your New International Student Checklist, or view the Recommended Classes for New International Students. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

International Students on the F-1 visa must register for 12 units during Fall and Spring terms, and 9 of the 12 units must be in-person or hybrid classes.

If Summer is your first term at PCC, you must register for 6 units your first Summer term, and 3 of the 6 units must be in-person or hybrid classes. After you complete your first Summer term, all other Summer terms are optional. 


GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU

Learn how to find your Lancer Plan.

Find your Lancer Plan

Have your list of preferred classes and sections (CRNs) ready. Each class has different sections, which corresponds to different times and dates the class meets. 

→ Don't know what a CRN is? Return and complete Step #7: Learn how to Register for Classes of your New International Student Checklist
→ Visit the Schedule of Classes to search for classes and their corresponding CRNs


GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU

Understand the different registration terms. 

Understand Registration Terms

  • In LancerPoint, open up the "Registration" card
  • Add your CRNs and click on "Submit Changes" to complete your registration

    → If you encounter errors, register for one CRN at a time
    → If you encounter erros, check the class footnote on the Schedule of Classes to make sure the CRN is not restricted to certain types of students, if the class requires completion of pre-requisites, etc. 

GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU

Learn common registration errors and how to fix them.

Fix Common Registration Errors

 

To check if you successfully registered for your CRNs, return to LancerPoint and under "Registration Tools" card, click on "Student Schedule" to view your schedule. 

Your tuition and fees are due by each posted payment deadline. Students have until the posted payment deadlines to make a partial payment or settle their tuition and fees in full to avoid being dropped from their classes (that is, losing the classes from your schedule).

Payment Deadlines
Payment deadlines are posted on your LancerPoint account or view them at Student Business Services.

How to Pay
Online (Credit Card)

  1. Log in to your LancerPoint account and go to the "Billing and Payments" card
  2. Select "Make a Payment"
  3. Select the appropriate term 
    → If making payment using a U.S. Bank Account or U.S. Dollars, select "In U.S. Dollars" and click "Pay your Balance - U.S." 
    → If making payment using international currency, select "In International Currency" and click "Pay your Balance - International"
  4. You will be taken to a secure processing site to complete your transaction.

In-Person

  • Go to Student Business Services in B-203 to pay in person.
  • Student Business Services is open Monday to Thursday from 8:30AM-5:30PM and Friday from 8:30AM to 3PM. 

Recommended Classes for New International Students 

Students who have not yet received an Educational Plan, or Lancer Plan, from their Academic Counselor can use the following recommendec classes for New International Students.

These recommended classes are only for new international students with no university/college experience. Returning students and student with university/college transcripts must meet with an Academic Counselor. Schedule your appointment with the Counselor on PCC Connect or call the International Student Center during our office hours. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

International students on the F-1 visa must register for 12 units during Fall and Spring terms, and 9 of the 12 units must be in person or hybrid classes

If Summer is your first term at PCC, you must register for 6 units your first Summer term, and 3 of the 6 units must be in-person or hybrid classes. After you complete your first Summer term, all other Summer terms are optional. 

 ENGLISH OR ESL
Check your English or ESL placement in your Online Orientation
 
 MATH 

For Science, Techhnology, Engineering, Math Majors or Business majors transferring to the University of California: Math 003 - College Algebra

OR

For Liberal Arts, Health Sciences, Social Science majors, or Business majors transferring to Cal State Universities:
Statistics 050 - Elementary Statistics 

 FIRST YEAR SEMINAR

College 001 - First Year Seminar

Completing this course qualifies you for Priority Registration, which allows you to register 2 to 3 weeks earlier than students with no priority registration.

 GENERAL EDUCATION

Choose one class from the recommended courses below:

  • Anthropology 002
  • Biology 011
  • Dance 021A or 021B
  • Geography 001 or 002
  • Humanities 001 or 004
  • Music 021
  • Psychology 001 or 021
  • Sociology 001
  • Cinema 007A or 007B