Admission for New Students

Learn more about becoming a student  

The application process is different for:

Admitted Students- Getting Started

If you're newly admitted and enrolling at PCC for the first time, the Orientation Centers can help you get started. 

  • Email: start@pcc.edu
  • Visit in-person: Monday - Thursday (9am-5pm); Friday (9am-4pm); closed daily from 1-2pm
  • Get help online through the Orientation Zoom Room: Tuesdays (2-5pm) and Thursdays (4-7pm)

Cascade: SSB 206, Orientation Center
Rock Creek: Bldg 9, 1st Floor, Orientation Center
Southeast: SCOMM 111, Orientation Center
Sylvania: CC 206, Orientation Center

Current students should call 971-722-8888 (select option 2) or email enroll@pcc.edu with registration or enrollment questions.

Helpful Links

Apply now: pcc.edu/enroll

Complete the orientation: pcc.edu/orientation

Plan your first term (reading, writing, and math placement): pcc.edu/enroll/first-term

Register for classes: pcc.edu/registration

Full-time students at Portland Community College are those who register for 12 or more credits per term.  Students who register for less than 12 credits in a term are part-time. Part-time enrollment statuses are:

9-11 credits – three-quarter time enrollment

6-8 credits – half-time enrollment

1-5 credits – quarter-time enrollment

Enrollment status can affect eligibility for financial aid, veterans benefits and scholarships.