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FAQs

What happens if you fail a PCC class? ›

Can I repeat a class that I failed? You can repeat a class at PCC to count the higher grade for a maximum of 3 attempts (including W's). Or, you can repeat the equivalent course at another college and request to count the higher grade.

Pasadena City College is a highly rated public college located in Pasadena, California in the Los Angeles Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 7,717 undergraduate students. The Pasadena City College acceptance rate is 100%.

While a minimum 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA.

Passing Grade, level of “C” or better, not consid-ered in grade-point average but it is included in the computation of progressive probation. Credit not Allowed; performance less than aver-age quality; not considered in grade-point average but it is included in the computation of progressive probation.

In most cases, if you repeat a course and earn a better grade, your GPA will automatically update to remove your first attempt from the calculation. Your transcript will still show all your attempts and the grades you received each time you took the course, but you'll receive credit for only one.

In-state tuition 1,172 USD, Out-of-state tuition 9,572 USD (2022 – 23)

Pasadena City College / Undergraduate tuition and fees

The answer to what college has the lowest acceptance rate is the same as what ivy league college has the lowest acceptance rate: Harvard. While all Ivies are known for having some of the lowest college acceptance rates of all colleges, Harvard has generally been the most selective.

With a 2.8 GPA, several colleges will consider your application, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Remember that the national average GPA for graduating high school students is 3.0, and reaching that threshold will make you a more competitive candidate.

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The vast majority of colleges have a minimum GPA requirement for admission. At less selective colleges, a GPA above 2.0 can be sufficient to get in, but top universities will want to see a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Look at Ivy league schools. They have a low acceptance rate with a GPA requirement of at least 3.9.

Does PCC have dorms? ›

PCC does not have dormitories on campus.

26,057 (2011)

Pasadena City College / Total enrollment

12 units is considered a full load in fall or spring semesters. Full-time students should expect to carry 15 units per semester for normal progress. Those who would like to take more than 20 units per semester may submit a Special Circ*mstance Student Petition form to request up to 23 units.

A failing grade will likely hurt your GPA (unless you took the course pass/fail), which could jeopardize your financial aid. The failure will end up on your college transcripts and could hurt your chances of getting into graduate school or graduating when you originally planned to.

Failed classes count toward your GPA, though some colleges do not count pass/fail classes in your GPA calculation. If you get an F, you still have to pay for the class without receiving any credit toward your degree. What's more, failed classes don't count toward graduation requirements either.

Colleges want students on academic probation to return to good academic standing. Earning a failing grade in a single class can lower your GPA. If you do well in your other classes, it's still possible to raise your GPA and get off academic probation. If you don't raise your GPA, your school may drop you.

When colleges review transfer applications, they look closely at your college transcript and GPA to assess your academic performance and determine how successful you will be at their institution. Failing a class can indeed have an impact on your transfer application, but the extent will depend on several factors.