Who Should Apply Online?

• Anyone who has not previously attended Pasadena City College.
• A returning PCC student (has NOT attended the most recent Fall or Spring semester). Be sure to use the same social security number (or  assigned 9-digit ID number starting with 890, 888 or 000).
• K-12 students must re-apply for each session.

Do NOT  Apply Online:

• Students enrolled in the current semester do NOT need to re-apply (except K-12 students).
• F-1 Visa full time students do NOT apply online. Complete the application at the International Students website.

Important Dates and Deadlines

• April 1, 2010: Summer and Fall 2010 application period begins.
• June 18, 2010: Summer application deadline
  (Summer session dates: 6/21 - 8/28/2010, most classes end 7/31)
• August 27, 2010: Fall application deadline
  (Fall semester dates: 8/30 - 12/19/2010)
• Academic Calendar

Application Instructions

• Click "Begin Application" button below and complete and SUBMIT this online application. More "How to" info below.
• Watch for your Admissions Notice email (usually in one business day)
• NO FEES are charged for a California Community College admission application.

Additional Forms and Information Required for the Following Students:

• K-12 Students: To take classes at PCC you must also complete the "Recommendation for Admission of Selected Students" form with your high school counselor and provide your high school transcripts. See K-12 concurrent enrollment student steps and form at the Admissions website.
• AB540 Eligible Students: apply for California Non-Resident Tuition Exemption.
• Dismissed Students: must also complete and submit a Petition for Reinstatement on Probationary Status (pdf).

What Happens Next?

• You will receive an emailed "Admissions Notice" within 24 hours with
  • your admission confirmation,
  • LancerCard ID number,
  • registration appointment time and
  • residency status (explain this)

  NOTE: You are NOT able to register for classes until you have this information.

• Go online and complete the Steps to Register, using the link found in your email.
• If PCC requires additional documents we will notify you by email, telephone, or mail  within 5-7 business days. After PCC receives all the required documents, we will mail you an admission confirmation and a registration appointment time.
• Apply for a Board of Governors’ Fee Waiver or other financial aid. Go to pasadena.edu/getmoney for forms and information.