New Student Counseling - Counseling - Pasadena City College

What Type of New Student Are You?

First Time College Student Short Term College Student Previous College Student

First Time College Students

New Student Counseling is required for all first time college students at PCC.

We offer a self-paced, online counseling process through your PCC email. After you submit the intake form, a counselor will review your response and follow-up with you by email.

Fill out this intake form so we can learn about your academic goals, major, and any college credits you already have.

When you complete the intake form, we will:

Create your first semester educational plan
Make sure your classes are aid-eligible
Connect you with a counselor
Guide you on what to do next to register

New Student Counseling Intake Form

If you have trouble accessing New Student Counseling Intake Form, please email: Pathways@pasadena.edu.

Short Term Students

If you are attending PCC for a few classes for personal interest, grad school prep, or while attending another college/university, you do not need to meet with a counselor. Instead, follow the steps for short term students to complete your LancerPoint Achievements.

Submit Online Prerequisite Clearance Request Counseling via Email for Short Term Students

Previous College Students

If you are new student with credits from another college, connect with a counselor through:

Drop-in Counseling Online Counseling via Email

If you would like to take a class that has a prerequisite, and you have completed the prerequisite at another college, submit an online Prerequisite Clearance Request to attach your transcripts for clearance.