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1. Will you need financial aid? Apply for financial aid.

Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
More information about financial aid
PCC Tuition and Costs

 

2. Are you a Veteran? If so, contact the Veteran's Office at PCC

Veteran's Office

 
3. Do you have a disability? If so, contact the Office of Student Disabilities at PCC
Office for Students with Disabilities
 

4. Apply for Admission if you are new to PCC or haven't taken a class within the last 2 years - $25 application fee

Admissions

 

5. Take the Placement Tests in Reading, Writing and Math - offered at every campus

If you already have an Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree or higher, you do not have to take these tests. Please make an appointment with an academic advisor and bring copies of your transcript(s).

Placement Test

 

6. Need to refresh your math and reading/writing skills before you take the placement test? Visit these links:

Portland Community College (math study guides)
Lane Community College (math study guides)
Compass Test Samples (sample tests for math, reading and writing)
Test Preview (sample reading, writing and math tests)

Online Math Tutorial

 

7. Complete the Online Orientation. Orientations are also available on-campus, in person.

Orientation
 

8. Interested in taking classes online? Learn more about Distance Learning

Distance Education
 

9. Before you can take online classes you must complete the orientation for Distance Education

Orientation to PCC Web Courses
 

10. Meet with a department advisor

call 503-977-4393 or 503-977-4287 to schedule an appointment with a department academic advisor or CAS, CIS or CS faculty member

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11. Register for classes

Link to MyPCC for online registration

 

12. Find out about cooperative education credits and gain experience in a technical job.

Employment Quest

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13. Drive or take the bus to Sylvania

Driving Directions/ Bus Route to Sylvania

Map of Sylvania Campus

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14. Take advantage of the free tutoring services available to students!