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Spring 2025
  • Term: 02/18/2025 - 06/16/2025
  • Application Opens: 10/01/2024
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  • Term: 06/23/2025 - 08/15/2025
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Next steps to become a student at PCC.

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First Time College Student

I will be taking college courses for the first time since high school.

Apply to PCC

Apply for Financial Aid

Financial aid is any source of funds that are available to help you pay for college. We recommend that you submit a financial aid application to see what you may qualify for!

  • If you are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete the FAFSA application.
  • If you are NOT a US Citizen or Permanent Resident but meet AB 540 criteria, you may be eligible for the California Dream Act

Remember

  • The PCC School Code is 1261.
  • You will need to apply for financial aid every academic year.

Guides and Tutorials to Help You

Use our help guides and how-to-videos to learn more about how to apply for financial aid.

Guide to Receiving Financial Aid

Activate Your LancerPoint

After you apply to PCC, you will receive an email with your LancerPoint ID number and link to set up your LancerPoint portal account.

  • You may need to wait up to 72 hours to receive your welcome email. 
  • Set up your LancerPoint immediately to be able to continue with the rest of the steps.
  • Take a picture of your username and security questions.

Go to LancerPoint to Activate Your Account


GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU

Learn more about how to activate your LancerPoint and set up your PCC Email.

Setting Up Your Tools

Complete Your Online Orientation

overview

The online orientation will make you an expert on everything PCC!

  • To start the Orientation, login with your LancerPoint User Name and Password.
  • The online Orientation takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and includes YouTube videos. 
  • You can complete the orientation on your smart phone, tablet, laptop or desktop.

Complete Your Online Orientation

Complete the New Student Counseling Workshop

All new students must complete the New Student Counseling Workshop. Once you are done with the workshop, you will complete an online intake form that a counselor will use to help you create your first-semester educational plan.

Begin the Asynchronous (Self Paced) Workshop

  • We recommend that you use Google Chrome while going through our sign-up sheets and online workshops.


GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU

Learn how to access your educational plan in LancerPoint.

How to Find your Educational Plan

Attend Pathways FYE Open House

Our next Pathways First Year Experience (FYE) Open House is on May 31, 2025 | 9am - 1pm (doors open at 8am).
  • Registration is now Open!
  • If you have any questions, email us at pathways@pasadena.edu, reach out on Instagram @pcc_pathways, or come to the Pathways FYE center (V100) Monday - Friday | 8am - 5pm.

Register for JAM

JAM is an orientation to college and a requirement for students who want priority registration. Incoming FYE students with priority registration, on average, register  2-3 weeks before those without priority registration. Take advantage of this great opportunity to register for the classes you want and get the classes you need!

Summer JAM registration will open on May 31st at Open House.

Prepare for Registration

To prepare you for registration,  we offer Pre-Registration support where you will learn how to select and register for your classes correctly.  While not required, a pre-registration workshop is strongly encouraged to help you to understand the registration process so that you will be ready when your date comes.

Start your Asynchronous Workshop Now

Register for Classes

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To find out your registration date and time, go to your LancerPoint Account.

  • If you have not yet activated your LancerPoint account, you need to do so immediately to be able to register on time. Learn How
  • If you need help registering on your assigned day and time, please visit one of our help centers.

Go to LancerPoint to Register


GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU

Learn more about how to register, clearing holds and troubleshoot registration errors.

Registration Guides & Videos

Middle or High School Student (Concurrent Enrollment)

I'm currently in middle school or high school and interested in taking college courses after school, on the weekend, online, or during summer.
If you are looking to take PCC classes at your high school during the regular school day, please visit Dual Enrollment for your next steps.

Apply to PCC

Select Your Courses

recommendation form

  • With your high school counselor/administrator, choose the courses you would like to take at PCC. Refer to the PCC Schedule of Classes. If you are interested in meeting A-G requirements, refer to UCOP Course List. 
  • Ask your high school counselor or administrator to complete and sign the Recommendation form, listing the specific course(s) (e.g. HIST 007A) they are giving you permission to take at PCC.
  • Have your parent or legal guardian sign the Recommendation form.

MEDICAL CONSENT FORM

  • If you will be under 18 years of age by the first day of class at PCC, you need to complete the Medical Consent form. 

Submit Your Required Forms

How to Submit your Forms & Transcripts

  1. Submit the Recommendation form
  2. Submit the Medical Consent form
  3. Submit your most recent unofficial high school transcript
  4. Please sign all required forms prior to submission
  5. During the submission process
    • Enter the student’s first and last name
    • Enter the email address used by the student to apply to PCC
    • Enter the student’s high school in the “Company” field.
    • Submit Documents

PROCESSING TIME

  • Make sure you have plenty of time to get your Pasadena City College courses selected and the permission forms signed by your high school counselors/administrators and ready to be submitted to the college.
  • Sign each form to prevent any delays
  • Completed forms and transcripts are processed generally within 2 - 3 weeks. Please be sure to submit all the recommendation form and transcript together.
  • If you are experiencing challenges with holds and/or submitting your forms, please visit one of our help centers and request to speak to an admissions clerk.
  • If you have questions regarding the program, please email outreach@pasadena.edu. (Do not submit documents to this email address)

Activate Your LancerPoint

After you apply to PCC, you will receive an email with your LancerPoint ID number and link to set up your LancerPoint portal account.

  • You may need to wait up to 72 hours to receive your welcome email. 
  • Set up your LancerPoint immediately to be able to continue with the rest of the steps.
  • Take a picture of your username and security questions.

Go to LancerPoint to Activate Your Account


GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU

Learn more about how to activate your LancerPoint and set up your PCC Email.

Setting Up Your Tools

Register for Classes

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To find out your registration date and time, go to your LancerPoint Account.

  • If you have not yet activated your LancerPoint account, you need to do so immediately to be able to register on time. Learn How
  • If you need help registering on your assigned day and time, please visit one of our help centers.

Go to LancerPoint to Register


GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU

Learn more about how to register, clearing holds and troubleshoot registration errors.

Registration Guides & Videos

Returning PCC Student

I'm coming back to PCC after taking some time away.

Apply to PCC

Apply for Financial Aid

Financial aid is any source of funds that are available to help you pay for college. We recommend that you submit a financial aid application to see what you may qualify for!

  • If you are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete the FAFSA application.
  • If you are NOT a US Citizen or Permanent Resident but meet AB 540 criteria, you may be eligible for the California Dream Act

Remember

  • The PCC School Code is 1261.
  • You will need to apply for financial aid every academic year.

Guides and Tutorials to Help You

Use our help guides and how-to-videos to learn more about how to apply for financial aid.

Guide to Receiving Financial Aid

Reactivate Your LancerPoint

After you apply to PCC, you will receive an email with your LancerPoint ID number and link to set up your LancerPoint portal account.

  • You may need to wait up to 72 hours to receive your welcome email. 
  • Set up your LancerPoint immediately to be able to continue with the rest of the steps.
  • Take a picture of your username and security questions.

Go to LancerPoint to Activate Your Account


GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU

Learn more about how to activate your LancerPoint and set up your PCC Email.

Setting Up Your Tools

Meet with a Counselor (Optional)

You can register on or after your registration date without completing this step. If you need assistance selecting classes, speak with a counselor or connect with an online counselor via email to plan your classes and get a transcript review.

Make an Appointment  or  Submit an Online Counseling Request

Register for Classes

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To find out your registration date and time, go to your LancerPoint Account.

  • If you have not yet activated your LancerPoint account, you need to do so immediately to be able to register on time. Learn How
  • If you need help registering on your assigned day and time, please visit one of our help centers.

Go to LancerPoint to Register


GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU

Learn more about how to register, clearing holds and troubleshoot registration errors.

Registration Guides & Videos

Previous College Student

I’m transferring to PCC from another college or university.

Apply to PCC

Apply For Financial Aid

Financial aid is any source of funds that are available to help you pay for college. We recommend that you submit a financial aid application to see what you may qualify for!

  • If you are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete the FAFSA application.
  • If you are NOT a US Citizen or Permanent Resident but meet AB 540 criteria, you may be eligible for the California Dream Act

Remember

  • The PCC School Code is 1261.
  • You will need to apply for financial aid every academic year.

Guides and Tutorials to Help You

Use our help guides and how-to-videos to learn more about how to apply for financial aid.

Guide to Receiving Financial Aid

Activate Your LancerPoint

After you apply to PCC, you will receive an email with your LancerPoint ID number and link to set up your LancerPoint portal account.

  • You may need to wait up to 72 hours to receive your welcome email. 
  • Set up your LancerPoint immediately to be able to continue with the rest of the steps.
  • Take a picture of your username and security questions.

Go to LancerPoint to Activate Your Account


GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU

Learn more about how to activate your LancerPoint and set up your PCC Email.

Setting Up Your Tools

Complete Your Online Orientation

overview

The online orientation will make you an expert on everything PCC!

  • To start the Orientation, login with your LancerPoint User Name and Password.
  • The online Orientation takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and includes YouTube videos. 
  • You can complete the orientation on your smart phone, tablet, laptop or desktop.

Complete Your Online Orientation

Submit Your Transcripts

  • Turn in your high school and college transcripts from all schools you've attended in order to get credit for the courses you completed.
  • All transcripts should be submitted to the Admissions & Records office.

Turn In Transcripts

Meet with a Counselor

You can register on or after your registration date without completing this step. If you need assistance selecting classes, speak with a counselor or connect with an online counselor via email to plan your classes and get a transcript review.

Make an Appointment  or  Submit an Online Counseling Request

Register for Classes

overview

To find out your registration date and time, go to your LancerPoint Account.

  • If you have not yet activated your LancerPoint account, you need to do so immediately to be able to register on time. Learn How
  • If you need help registering on your assigned day and time, please visit one of our help centers.

Go to LancerPoint to Register


GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU

Learn more about how to register, clearing holds and troubleshoot registration errors.

Registration Guides & Videos

Short-Term Student

I’m only interested in taking a few classes at PCC.

Apply to PCC

Apply for Financial Aid

Financial aid is any source of funds that are available to help you pay for college. We recommend that you submit a financial aid application to see what you may qualify for!

  • If you are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete the FAFSA application.
  • If you are NOT a US Citizen or Permanent Resident but meet AB 540 criteria, you may be eligible for the California Dream Act

Remember

  • The PCC School Code is 1261.
  • You will need to apply for financial aid every academic year.

Guides and Tutorials to Help You

Use our help guides and how-to-videos to learn more about how to apply for financial aid.

Guide to Receiving Financial Aid

Activate Your LancerPoint

After you apply to PCC, you will receive an email with your LancerPoint ID number and link to set up your LancerPoint portal account.

  • You may need to wait up to 72 hours to receive your welcome email. 
  • Set up your LancerPoint immediately to be able to continue with the rest of the steps.
  • Take a picture of your username and security questions.

Go to LancerPoint to Activate Your Account


GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU

Learn more about how to activate your LancerPoint and set up your PCC Email.

Setting Up Your Tools

Complete Your Online Orientation

overview

The online orientation will make you an expert on everything PCC!

  • To start the Orientation, login with your LancerPoint User Name and Password.
  • The online Orientation takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and includes YouTube videos. 
  • You can complete the orientation on your smart phone, tablet, laptop or desktop.

Complete Your Online Orientation

Submit a Prerequisite Clearance Request

To use credits from your previous college to clear prerequisites for a PCC course, you will need to submit an online prerequisite clearance request for each class. Remember to attach your unofficial transcript and/or AP scores (when printing from your college portal, change your printer to PDF to save as an electronic copy or scan your unofficial transcript as a PDF)

Submit a Prerequisite Clearance Request

Not sure if your class has a prerequisite?  
Check the course description by searching for the class in the online schedule of classes.

Complete Education Plan Achievement

Overview

Our Short-Term Counseling Request can be used to get your Student Educational Plan. Before you submit the request, make sure you:

  • Have an electronic copy of your unofficial university transcript (or high school) to attach to your request 
  • Know which class(es) you wish to take (Example: ECON 1A)
  • After submitting your request, a counselor will email you at your PCC email within 4-7 business days (may take longer during peak times).

Submit Short Term Counseling Request

Register for Classes

overview

To find out your registration date and time, go to your LancerPoint Account.

  • If you have not yet activated your LancerPoint account, you need to do so immediately to be able to register on time. Learn How
  • If you need help registering on your assigned day and time, please visit one of our help centers.

Go to LancerPoint to Register


GUIDES & TUTORIALS TO HELP YOU

Learn more about how to register, clearing holds and troubleshoot registration errors.

Registration Guides & Videos

Noncredit Student

I’m interested in noncredit programs such as ESL, Adult Basic Education, High School Diploma, GED prep

International Student

I am an F1 student and wish to study in the United States at PCC.

Get Help

Enrollment How to Videos & Guides

Use our collection of guides and videos to learn how to use LancerPoint to complete the steps to enroll at PCC.

Go to Guides & Videos

General Questions

For general questions, call (855)-GO-TO-PCC or email gotopcc@pasadena.edu.


LancerPoint Help 

Your LancerPoint ID will be emailed to you AFTER you apply. If you didn't receive it, check your email's spam/junk folder.

More Questions?
Read our guide on how to activate your LancerPoint. You may also submit a support ticket and an admissions representative will be in contact.

Ready to log in?

Go to LancerPoint Login

Registration Help 

Registration Questions?
Read our Registration Guide for help!


Submit a support ticket and an admissions representative will be in contact.
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