Who Can Attend Porterville College?
Students who have not previously attended a college or university may be admitted to Porterville College if they are either graduates of an accredited high school, or non-high school graduates 18 years of age, who can profit from the instructional programs of the college. Students who have attended another college or university may be admitted to Porterville College by completing the application for admissions form.
What are my responsibilities as a student?
All students have the responsibility of being informed about Porterville College policies and regulations. The Porterville College catalog clearly describes the regulations and procedures regarding limits on credit load, minimum credit requirements, English requirements, required labs, course prerequisites, refund policies, probation and disqualification policies, etc.
Students who do not have a college catalog may purchase a copy in the bookstore or view it online.
Graduation and transfer requirements may change from year to year; therefore, it is important for students to keep a catalog from the year they entered Porterville College.
The Porterville College staff is available to students for assistance in meeting requirements and following the procedures. However, students are ultimately responsible for their academic progress.
Where do I make name and address changes?
It is your responsibility to notify the Office of Admissions and Records immediately of any name changes. Students may make address changes in the Office of Admissions and Records or on the web.
What is the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act?
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (Section - 438, Public Law 93-380) gives students three important rights:
- The right to inspect their student records,
- The right to challenge incorrect information in those records, and
- The right to keep their student records private.
The law authorizes the release of directory information in the absence of student objection including name, address, date and place of birth, major field of study, current class schedule, and participation in activities, dates of attendance, degrees and awards, and last institution attended. Contact the Office of Admissions and Records for further information.
What is Dual Enrollment through Fast Track Program?
The Dual Enrollment through Fast Track Program is for students who would like to attend college while still in high school. The program is open to high school students who are prepared for advanced scholastic or community college level courses, which are acceptable for the Associate Degree or transfer programs.
The community college educational environment is geared toward adult students. Lecture/discussion courses are not always appropriate in their nature and/or language for younger students. However, we realize that academically advanced High School students may wish to take advance-level courses. We allow enrollment of such students through Dual Enrollment. Students are restricted to nine or less units. High School students in 9th grade are restricted to six units.
When are fees due?
Payment is due upon registration.
Prior to the last day of open registration, students will be dropped for non-payment of enrollment fees ten (10) days after the date they registered for the particular course(s). After the last day of open registration, students will not be dropped for non-payment of enrollment fees; however, these students will have a hold placed on their transcripts, grades, diplomas and registration privileges until their enrollment fees are paid.
Students will not be charged enrollment fees for waitlisted classes until they are added to the class. Please remember to check your registration status for any waitlisted classes to ensure you pay within ten (10) days from the date you are added to those classes.
Any account balance older than 120 days may be subject to the collection process.
Are services available for evening students?
Yes, Porterville College provides evening services. Please check the PC Web for a listing of evening hours.
Does the college offer any Saturday programs?
Yes, the schedule has a listing of the “Saturday Courses” in one section. The Saturday courses can assist you in accelerating your educational program.
May I repeat courses?
Credit courses MAY NOT BE REPEATED except for the following reasons:
- A grade of D, F, or NC is recorded for that course.
- A course has been previously designated as being a repeatable course in the college catalog. Check the college catalog for the number of times a course may be repeated.
How do I add classes?
Students should use the waitlist to ensure themselves a chance of getting into the classes they want. Students on waitlists must attend the first meeting of the class or be dropped from the waitlist. Students may add an open class through February 1without the instructor’s signature.
After February 1, “late enrollment adds” may only be added with instructor’s signature and with the first date of attendance unless the class is late-starting or open entry with a program change.
How do I drop classes?
It is the students’ responsibility to officially withdraw from any class or classes in which they no longer wish to be enrolled. Students are responsible for dropping their courses both from the schedule and waitlist; non-payment or non-attendance will not release students from this responsibility.
After registration, students may officially withdraw from a class or classes by filing an add/drop slip with the Office of Admissions and Records or via the web. Fees incurred for registration are due ten days after the transaction. Students will not receive a billing statement and should regularly check their account on the web. Please check the PC web site at www.portervillecollege.edu for the drop dates.
Are all classes open for enrollment?
All Porterville College classes are open to all students, with the exception of intercollegiate sports. Some courses have academic prerequisites which are listed in this schedule. The notation, “or instructor’s permission,” indicates that the prerequisites shown may be waived by the instructor for students with equivalent experience or training.