Register for Classes
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.
Fall 2023 Class Registration
Registration dates for the Fall 2023 semester will be available on April 3, 2023 through LancerPoint. Registration begins on May 22, 2023 and continue until the semester starts.
Maximize your chances to select the classes that you want by registering by your registration date.
New and Returning Students
New and returning international students are highly recommended to join an International Student Group Counseling session online and before the registration period starts to learn about the registration system and recommended classes for which to register.
Registering for Fall 2023? Watch our Group Counseling Session Recording Here!
If you cannot attend an International Student Group Counseling session online, you also have the option of scheduling an individual appointment
to meet with an International Student Center Academic Counselor. To schedule an appointment,
visit PCC Connect to book your appointment with an Academic Counselor. Need help to book an appointment?
Call our office or view this video to learn how.
Continuing Students
Continuing students who have not had a gap in registration are recommended to schedule an appointment through PCC Connect to meet with an Academic Counselor to go over your Educational Plan and/or your degree or transfer goals. Need help to book an appointment? Call our office or view this video to learn how.
Registration Steps
Follow these steps to register for your classes.
Start by logging in to your LancerPoint account. If this is your first time logging in, you will need to activate your LancerPoint account.
Activate your account by following all the prompts. You do not need to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) if you do not have one. You will choose 3 security questions and provide answers. You will set up your password by following the instructions and click "Submit." Once activation is complete, return to the login screen using your username and the password you just set up.
As an international student at PCC, you qualify to register for your classes early. New and returning students may register for classes before you arrive in the U.S. in person.
If you plan on being physically present in the U.S. during Fall or Spring semester, you need to take minimum of 12 units.
If you plan on staying in your home country as an overseas student during Fall or Spring semester, you are not required to take minimum 12 units. We recommend you to take 6 units or less because of the time difference.
Below are recommended classes for new students. Returning and continuing students should refer to their Educational Plan on LancerPoint or schedule an appointment with your Academic Counselor through PCC Connect to discuss your Educational Plan.
Recommended Classes for New Students
Subject | Classes | Units |
English or ESL | Please complete the Directed Self-Placement in your Online Orientation to check your English or ESL level. | 4 Units |
Math |
Math 003 (College Algebra) For Science, Technology, Engineering, Math majors or Business majors transferring to UC or USC OR Statistics 050 (Elementary Statistics) For Liberal Arts, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences majors or Business majors transferring to Cal State Universities |
5 Units or 4 Units |
First Year Seminar |
College 001 (First Year Seminar) A required class to join the Pathways program at PCC |
3 Units |
General Education (GE) |
Choose one class from the recommended GE courses below: Anthropology 002 |
3 Units |
What if I feel my course placement is incorrect?
If you feel that your course placement for English (ESL) and/or Math is incorrect, an Academic Counselor can help make that change during a one-on-one appointment through PCC Connect. Please make sure you prepare any proof that shows your competency in the subject (example: college transcripts, AP or IB exam scores, etc.).
Before your register, view the Schedule of Classes online to check for class dates, times, instructors and locations. To use the Schedule of Classes, first select the Term for which you would like to search. In the Course Level field, select Credit. Select the Subject you are searching for. Then click the Search button.
F-1 international students cannot take classes at Rosemead or High School locations.
How to Use the Schedule of Classes
Glossary of Terms:
Cap: indicates the maximum amount of students that can enroll in the class.
CRN: stands for Course Reference Number. You will need to know the CRN number in order to properly register for the course.
Date: column indicates the start and end date of each class, and the total amount of weeks the class meets.
Meeting Time: indicates the days and time the class meets. M stands for Monday, T stands for Tuesday, W stands for Wednesday, R stands for Thursday, F stands for Friday, S stands for Saturday, and Su stands for Sunday.
Location: tells you where the class will meet. International students must take classes that meet directly on PCC's main campus. Classes that are on the main campus will usually begin with a letter to indicate the Building location, followed by a three-digit classroom number. Do not register for any class that has "PCC Rosemead" or "high school" as its location.
Prerequisite: means that you must meet a requirement by taking another class or a placement test before enrolling in a course.
Rem: indicates how many seats are still available in the class.
Units: units the class is worth. Econ 001A is 3 units. International students must be enrolled in at least 12 units every Fall and Spring semester.
Log into LancerPoint and find your registration date under My Classes & Academics. Add your registration date and time to your calendar so you do not forget!
How to Check your Registration Date and Time
Follow the steps below to gain earlier registration dates:
Registration Dates | Steps to be Completed |
Earliest Registration Date |
Must complete:
|
Second Earliest Registration Date |
Must complete:
|
No Priority Registration |
None of the above steps completed |
Log in to LancerPoint and follow these steps:
- Click on “My Classes & Academics”.
- Click on the “Add/Drop Classes” option.
- Select the desired term in the drop-down menu and click the “Submit” button.
- Enter the CRN (Course Reference Numbers) in the rectangular boxes. Remember that the CRN number is found next to each course in the “Schedule of Classes.” Once you have entered the CRN numbers, click “Submit Changes.”
- Students must pay for their tuition and fees at time of registration. You have until Friday before classes start to complete all outstanding payments. If fees are not paid on time, all your classes will be deleted from your schedule. Partial payments are not accepted.