College doesn't have to wait until you finish high school. Our Pre-College programs are dedicated to help high school students start earning college credit while still in high school. Get support as you earn your high school diploma and get help with applying and transitioning to college — regardless of the need, we have services and programs to help you start preparing for your life college life.
Begin Earning College Credit
Earn college credits by enrolling at PCC while you're still in high school.
Concurrent Enrollment
After School
- Take classes after school, on the weekend, online, or during summer.
- Open to all middle and high school students
- Earn high school or college credit.
- Accelerate your transfer to a 4-year university after attending PCC.
- Ease your transition to college.
Dual Enrollment
During School
- Take classes at your high school during the regular school day.
- Open only to students attending our Dual partner high schools (PUSD and TCUSD)
- Earn high school and college credit at the same time.
- Ease your transition to college.
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.
Why Trio?
Free Academic Tutoring
Counseling and Mentoring
Financial Literacy Education
Cultural Experiences
First-Year Pathways
Pathways helps you transition from high school to college smoothly and succeed academically. Before you begin at PCC, you will attend a one-week summer Jam, where you'll study in a friendly environment, learn how to prepare well for tests, and create a network of friends who will support you during your first year in college. We will continue to support you as you begin as a PCC student and transition into college life.