Admissions and Registration

Are there any practice tests for the placement exam?
ALEKS for math and ACCUPLACER for reading and writing replaced the Compass placement testing system. ALEKS and ACCUPLACER tests do […]
Does PCC offer college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores?
Yes. PCC awards college credit for qualifying AP and CLEP exam scores in most (but not all) subject areas. Check […]
I want to take English as a Second Language courses at PCC, what do you have to offer?
PCC offers English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The ESOL program offers non-credit and credit classes for people whose […]
Can I transfer credits from a different school to PCC?
Yes.? First, order an official?copy of your transcript from any other college or university you attended. An unofficial copy is […]
What is my Student ID number or G number?
Your Student ID number is a unique, randomly generated identification number that starts with the letter “G”. To find this […]
What is PCC’s residency policy?
Once you have an Oregon address you are considered a resident for the purpose of attending Portland Community College. However, […]
What is the minimum age I need to be to attend PCC?
The admissions policy of Portland Community College is to admit students who are 18 years of age or older. Applicants […]
I’m a high school student in Beaverton School District. Where can I get more information about attending PCC?
Through the Beaverton Early College programs, you can earn a diploma from your high school and credits that apply to […]
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 […]
What days and times are the placement tests offered?
Check out the instructions at the Testing Center to schedule or take a placement test.