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As the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, PCC serves over 50,000 full-time and part-time students. We offer high-quality education and opportunities for our students, which in turn contributes to the vibrancy of Portland’s economic community.

We aim to educate a skilled workforce, prepare students to successfully transfer to four-year schools, enrich the community through lifelong learning, build a greener workforce and shrink our carbon footprint, and be a sound financial steward of public dollars.

Cascade Campus

Cascade Campus
Rock Creek Campus

Southeast Campus

Southeast Campus

Sylvania Campus

Sylvania Campus

Locations and maps

Four comprehensive campuses, ten centers, and dozens of independent locations throughout the community offer courses and provide student services. Online Learning gives students the ability to take classes off-campus.

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News and updates

Types of classes and programs

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Credit programs

Credit courses that you can take individually or as part of a certificate, associate’s degree, or university transfer degree. Students can also combine their PCC enrollment with other institutions with the dual enrollment program.

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Community Education

Non-credit classes for fun and personal development. These classes are offered at PCC campuses and centers, at various locations around your neighborhood, and online.

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High school equivalency and pre-college programs

Courses to help you prepare for college or just prepare for a better life. These programs can help you finish high school, improve your English skills, or earn college credit.

International students

International Education

Resources for international students looking to study at PCC, and for the PCC student interested in studying abroad.

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Education for professionals

Portland Community College offers professional quality training and development services for small businesses, health professionals, and supervisors in organizations of all sizes.

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Class types

PCC offers classes in several ways to better support the many ways our students learn.