Advising
- 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 […]
- What happens if I have already chosen the AUD option for the course, can I change my grading option to a letter grade?
- Opting into or out of the AUD option must be done before the drop deadline for the course and the […]
- Can I opt out of the Audit (AUD) option after the drop deadline?
- No, the audit selection (either into or out of the AUD option) must be done by the drop deadline for […]
- Where can I find short-term certificate programs?
- Many of PCC’s Career/Technical programs offer opportunities to earn short-term certificates, ranging in length from one term to one year.? […]
- How do I find out the name of the Department Chair for a specific department?
- You can access contact information on the Faculty Department Chairs page. Click a column header to sort by name, campus […]
- If I have taken a class for 3-credits at another college, and PCC offers this class as a 4-credit class, can I still use it to meet prerequisite and degree requirements?
- Yes. PCC will allow students to use the 3-credit version of courses that have recently changed to 4-credit courses at […]
- What is the difference between a counselor and an academic advisor?
- A Counselor can help you with: personal/educational issues, study skills, time management, test anxiety, special accommodations, selecting classes to take, […]
- Where can I find a schedule of classes?
- You can access the PCC schedule of classes online. The online schedule is typically posted two weeks before the start […]
- Are online credits transferable to other colleges?
- Online credit classes are listed on your transcript in the same way as on-campus credit classes. It is important to […]