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| Portland, Oregon Menu Get Started Programs Class Schedule About Student Life Search Resources Contacts Calendars Give MyPCC Start your academic journey here. We’re here to support your goals, whatever they may be. Apply to PCC Pause animation PCC Commencement is June 14 at the Memorial Coliseum Students must RSVP to participate by May 15. RSVP for Commencement PCC Theatre spring production "Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind" – May 16-19 See performance schedule It’s time to vote! The election is May 21. Find a ballot box near you Sign up for PCC alerts Get notified about weather alerts, campus closures and more PCC news. Sign up nowSpring term starts April 3 There’s still time to apply! Apply to PCCPCC has student events all year! Check out the event calendar for resources and social events. See the calendarPlan your first term In-person and online options available. Sign up for a new student sessionCollege closed Monday, September 4 All in-person and remote operations will be closed for Labor Day. See the academic calendarGuides to student success Online tutorials to help you achieve your goals. View PCC Panther TracksFree student counseling Mental health and career counseling. Make a counseling appointment1-on-1 academic advising Get help planning your course schedule. Make an advising appointmentFree tutoring services In-person and online walk-ins and appointments. Learn more about tutoringPanther Pantry A free food resource for PCC students. Find a location on each campusA program for you With hundreds of options to choose from, we have a field of study that is right for you. View all programs academic programs degrees and certificates Arts, Humanities, Communication, and Design Info about the pathway and its programs Business and Entrepreneurship Info about the pathway and its programs Construction, Manufacturing Tech, and Transportation Info about the pathway and its programs Healthcare and Emergency Professions Info about the pathway and its programs Public Service, Education, and Social Sciences Info about the pathway and its programs Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Info about the pathway and its programs Arts, Humanities, Communication, and Design Prepare for a creative career with classes focused on current professional practices and taught by faculty connected to local employers. View programs 3 student-led theatre productions each year Loading... Example programs: Graphic Design Multimedia Spanish Close Arts, Humanities, Communication, and Design details Business and Entrepreneurship Learn to help businesses thrive with financial, communication, and organization skills taught by faculty with industry experience. View programs 1,200 Over 1,200 accounting clerk job openings per year are projected in the Portland metro area Loading... Example programs: Accounting Management Marketing Close Business and Entrepreneurship details Construction, Manufacturing Tech, and Transportation Learn by doing hands-on projects in short-duration sessions that fit your schedule and give you practical experience to start your career. View programs 29 short-term awards to get you on the job in a year or less Loading... Example programs: Apprenticeship and Trades Aviation Science Welding Close Construction, Manufacturing Tech, and Transportation details Healthcare and Emergency Professions Find a rewarding career in healthcare or emergency services through one of our 16 academic programs. View programs 95% Over 95% of PCC nursing graduates pass their licensure exam each year Loading... Example programs: Emergency Medical Services Medical Imaging Veterinary Technology Close Healthcare and Emergency Professions details Public Service, Education, and Social Sciences Support our communities with the skills and knowledge you’ll gain from studying public service professions or social sciences. View programs 42.8% Portland-area preschool teachers are expected to see a 42.8% increase in job growth Loading... Example programs: Addiction Counseling Paralegal Psychology Close Public Service, Education, and Social Sciences details Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Gain the technical skills you need to start your career in science and technology through our hands-on programs. View programs 1,000 Bioscience students complete up to 1,000 hours of hands-on lab experience while at PCC Loading... Example programs: Biology Computer Science Electronic Engineering Technology Close Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math details Flexibility to meet your needs You can complete your education at PCC or move on to a 4-year college or university. Short term See certificates you can earn in 1 year or less 2 years See associate degrees and certificates you can earn in 2 years 4 years See what you can study for 2 years at PCC plus 2 years at a college or university University transfer Starting your bachelor’s degree at PCC will cost a fraction of what universities charge. Study in small classes with faculty dedicated to teaching rather than research. Learn about the transfer process 5000 students transfer credits to 4-year schools each year 47 programs designed to transfer to a 4-year college or university Same education, less money A PCC education is about 52% less than a public university and about 87% less than the cost of a private university in Oregon. And, with plenty of options for financial aid and flexible payment plans , you can keep your education budget-friendly. Tuition and fees Paying for college Below is a chart comparing PCC’s tuition to the average tuition of Oregon public and private universities. PCC’s tuition is a little less than half the amount of public universities and about 10% the amount of private universities. $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 PCC OR public university OR private university Estimated 2023-24 cost of annual attendance for a full-time, resident student (12-18 credits per term). Calculation based on publicly available recruitment materials. 76 % of students receive financial aid each year 1600 students receive PCC scholarships each year 780 classes have free books each term 2000 Over 2000 students benefit from Oregon Promise at PCC At a location near you With our multiple locations across the Portland metropolitan area, getting to class is easy at PCC . And our free shuttles between campuses and public transit options make classes work with your schedule. Don’t want to come to campus? We have plenty of Online Learning options to meet your needs. View all locations Visit PCC Cascade Campus An easily accessible campus in North Portland at the intersection of N Albina Ave and N Killingsworth St in Portland’s Humboldt neighborhood Rock Creek Campus A spacious campus in the high-tech corridor near Hillsboro and Beaverton at the intersection of NW 185th Ave and NW Springville Rd two miles north of U.S. Highway 26 Southeast Campus PCC’s newest campus in diverse Southeast Portland at the intersection of SE 82nd Ave and SE Division St in Portland’s Montavilla neighborhood Sylvania Campus A wooded campus between Lake Oswego and Tigard one mile from the SW Capitol Hwy U.S. Interstate 5 exit in Portland’s Far Southwest neighborhood Centers CLIMB Center on SE Water Ave two blocks south of the SE Hawthorne Blvd bridge in Portland’s Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood Columbia County Center (OMIC TC) in Scappoose near the airport off W Lane Rd and NE Wagner Ct Hillsboro Center at the intersection of SE Baseline St and SE 8th Ave near downtown Hillsboro Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue at the intersection of NE 42nd Ave and NE Killingsworth St in Portland’s Cully neighborhood Newberg Center at the intersection of Brutscher St and E Fernwood Rd in eastern Newberg Swan Island Trades Center at the intersection of N Cutter Cir and N Leverman St just off Swan Island in Portland’s Overlook neighborhood Vanport Building at the intersection of SW Montgomery St and SW 5th Ave in downtown Portland near Portland State University (PSU) Willow...