Portland Community College

There is no accelarated degree program at Portland Community College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Portland Community College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Portland Community College does not offer classes during the summer.

Portland Community College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Portland Community College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Portland Community College?

Portland Community College does not have a core curriculum. Since there are no specific-classes required in order to graduate, students have a lot of flexibiity about what classes they choose to take.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Portland Community College.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Portland Community College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Portland Community College

When choosing a major, Portland Community College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Portland Community College.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Portland Community College does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Portland Community College

Portland Community College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Portland Community College

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Does Portland Community College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Portland Community College does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Portland Community College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Portland Community College has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Portland Community College Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Portland Community College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Portland Community College Have An Honors Program?

❌ Portland Community College does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Portland Community College Require Internships?

❌ Portland Community College does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Portland Community College

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Portland Community College Library

The main library on campus is the PCC Library and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Portland Community College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at Portland Community College, contact the university directly.

ROTC

Does Portland Community College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Portland Community College does not have any ROTC programs.

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