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 […]