Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

High school grades

Submit high school grades and test scores if both these things are true:

• This is your first time in college
• It’s been 7 years or less since high school or GED®

How to submit grades

1. Prepare

   Gather your grades and test scores. If you didn’t take these classes or tests, that’s okay – just fill out as much as you can.

   Grades:

   • Junior and Senior English
   • AP or IB English
   • Pre-Algebra, Algebra or Calculus

   Test scores:

   • AP or IB test scores
   • SAT or ACT scores
   • Smarter Balance scores
   • GED® scores

2. Submit grades

   Log in to MyPCC and click Submit high school grades under the Quick Links header. Click Save, let the page refresh, then click Ready to be placed to submit your grades.

3. Get placement results

   Check your MyPCC email for a message about your placement and next steps.

Math placement tests

Take a math placement test if both these things are true:

• You haven’t completed math at another college
• It’s been more than 7 years since high school or GED®

How to take math placement tests

1. Prepare

   You can take the test on a personal computer, at a Testing Center, at the Hillsboro Center, or at the Newberg Center. You don’t need to study beforehand.

2. Take the ALEKS math skills test

   Log in to MyPCC and click ALEKS math skills under the Quick Links header. You’ll have 48 hours to finish the test (most people finish in about 90 minutes). ALEKS scores are valid for three years. Need help? See the ALEKS help page.

3. Get placement results

   Check your MyPCC email for a message about your placement and next steps within 24 hours.

Reading and writing placement

Complete the reading and writing placement request if both these things are true:

• This is your first time in college
• It’s been more than 7 years since high school or GED®

How to request reading and writing placement

1. Request placement

   Submit the reading and writing placement form.

2. Get placement results

   Check your MyPCC email for your updated placement results. Processing placement may take up to two business days.

College transcripts

Submit your transcript if:

• You have completed writing classes at another college
• You have completed math classes at another college

If you haven’t completed writing classes, submit the reading and writing placement form instead. If you haven’t completed math classes, see the math placement tab.

How to submit transcripts

1. Prepare

   Get a copy of your unofficial transcript from previous colleges. At most schools, you can view unofficial copies on the school website.

2. Submit transcript

   Upload your unofficial college transcripts: submit transcripts.

3. Get placement results

   Check your MyPCC email for a message from your advisor. If your past classes count as prerequisites, you can register for classes. If your classes don’t count as prerequisites, your advisor will tell you your next steps.

Want to transfer credits to count towards PCC degree requirements?  Submit official transcripts for transfer credit evaluation.