- Is childcare available on campus?
- Yes, PCC offers some childcare. Visit Childcare for more information.
- Who was PCC’s founding president?
- Amo DeBernardis was PCC’s founding president. He served as president from 1961 to 1978. He worked in the education field […]
- I can’t attend the first day of class; what should I do?
- Make sure you contact your instructor right away if you know you CANNOT attend the first day of class. The […]
- If I took a class for 3 credits, and now PCC is offering it for 4 credits, can I buy the missing credit?
- No. Courses that have changed from 3 credits to 4 credits have had substantial changes in both breadth and depth […]
- Why has PCC changed some courses from 3-credits to 4-credits, and how do these changes benefit students?
- The purpose was to make transferring to schools in the Oregon University Systems (especially to PSU, where most of our […]
- Is there a difference in course content between the 3-credit and 4-credit version of the various courses?
- Yes, though the nature of the difference depends on the particular course. Some courses increased in breadth, covering more topics […]
- What is the ROOTs program?
- TRIO Student Support Services, formerly PCC’s ROOTS Program, is a federally-funded program dedicated to helping students at Portland Community College […]
- How can I get extra tickets for my family and friends to attend my graduation?
- Tickets are not required for the graduation ceremony. Invite as many people as you want. For more information visit www.pcc.edu/graduate.
- Do I have to be finished with my prerequisites to apply to Dental Hygiene?
- Yes. All prerequisites must be completed by the end of the winter term before the application deadline. If you plan […]
- Can I bring my animal/pet on to campus with me?
- It is PCC’s policy to provide a safe, non-threatening and healthy environment for all employees, students and visitors. With the […]