After You Apply to PCC, Next Steps

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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. 

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)

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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