Office of the Registrar

ENROLLMENT IN 5 EASY STEPS!

STEP 1: APPLY

Apply online. There is no application fee and admission is open to anyone 17 or older. Colorado residents should also apply for the College Opportunity Fund. There is a 24-hour download time for an application to be processed

STEP 2: CHECK INTO FINANCIAL AID

Begin by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at studentaid.gov. The process takes six to eight weeks so start early! To learn more about scholarships, loans, grants and work-study opportunities, call 719.549.3200.

STEP 3: ESTABLISH PLACEMENT

To learn where your college education should start, take an Assessment Test. Scores are used to assist academic advisors to place you in the correct courses. Results have no affect on your acceptance to PCC. Under some circumstances, you may use your ACT or SAT scores in lieu of assessment.

STEP 4: GET ADVICE & REGISTER

Academic advisors are available to help you develop a schedule that works with your educational goals while balancing your personal, family and work schedule. To speak to a general advisor or for program advisor information, contact the Advising Office
located in the Go!Zone.

STEP 5: START THE ADVENTURE

Take a tour, talk with faculty, attend class, get involved and meet new friends!

Returning Students

If you are a former PCC student who has not attended PCC for one year or more, you must complete an Application for Re-Admission. We will ask you to update your previous application and provide additional residency and/or transfer documentation.

Transfer Students

If you've attended another college or university and are applying to PCC for the first time, you're considered a transfer student. To have your previous college credits counted toward your PCC degree or certificate, you'll need to submit official transcripts to the Records Office as early as possible.

How to Submit Your Official Transcripts

PCC only accepts official transcripts sent directly from your previous institution to our Records Office. Transcripts that are hand-carried, faxed, or issued directly to the student cannot be accepted.

Mail transcripts to:

Records Office
Pueblo Community College
900 W. Orman Avenue
Pueblo, Colorado 81004

Email trancripts to: Registrar@pueblocc.edu

International Transcripts

If you attended an institution outside the United States and want your credits evaluated for transfer, there is an additional step before PCC can begin its evaluation: 

1. Get your transcripts evaluated by a recognized member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
2. Request a course-by-course credit evaluation report and have an official copy sent directly to PCC
3. Declare a degree program at PCC

⚠️ PCC will not begin a transfer credit evaluation for international transcripts until all of the above steps are complete.

You may also be asked to provide English-translated course descriptions for any courses you wish to have transferred.

Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) Transcripts

Effective March 2026, PCC recognizes the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) as an authorized third party for official transcript forwarding. If your previous institution sent an official transcript directly to CDOC, and CDOC forwards it to PCC, we will accept it as official for transfer credit evaluation — provided:

• The transcript retains its original security features and is clearly marked "official"
• The chain of custody confirms the transcript went directly from the issuing institution → CDOC → PCC, without alteration
• Acceptance as "official" does not guarantee transfer credit; all standard PCC transfer and accreditation policies still apply
• PCC reserves the right to request additional verification

How PCC Evaluates Your Transfer Credits

Once PCC has both your admission application and official transcripts on file, here's what to expect:

• Evaluation timeline: Your transcripts will be evaluated within 30 days
• What transfers: PCC evaluates your transfer credits based on your declared degree or certificate program, including all guaranteed transfer courses from Colorado accredited public institutions. There's no cap on how many credits you can bring with you — just keep in mind that at least 25% of your degree or certificate must be completed at PCC.
• View your results: Once complete, log in to your MyPCC Portal to view your unofficial transcripts or use Degree Check
• Email notification: You'll receive a notification at your student email (accessible through MyPCC Portal) when your evaluation is ready
• Changed your program? Contact the Records Office to request a re-evaluation — note that credits already posted cannot be removed

Transfer Credit Guidelines

Here's a quick overview of PCC's transfer credit policies:

• Accepts transfer credit from institutions that possess accreditation from one of the following accrediting bodies:
  • Higher Learning Commission
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education / Mid-Atlantic Region Commission on Higher Education
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission
• All transfer credits are awarded in accordance with Colorado Department of Higher Education and State Board policies and System President procedures.
• Coursework older than 10 years will not automatically transfer into PCC. These will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to ensure that the course is not obsolete and that the course content is equivalent to current offerings. In addition, some degree or certificate programs may have more restrictive transfer credit evaluation requirements based on program requirements, curriculum changes, and/or accreditation.
• A grade of “C-” or better is required for a course to be considered for transfer.
• Credits accepted in transfer from institutions operating on a quarter hour system, will have their credits converted into semester hours. 1 quarter hour = ⅔ semester hour; clock hours ÷ 30 = semester hours
• A student must complete a minimum of 25% of the credit requirements for a degree or certificate in residence at PCC.
• Transferred credits are not counted in PCC term or cumulative GPA.
• Remedial / college prep courses will not be accepted
• Courses will not be accepted that are offered from an academic area not taught at PCC
• Credits from non-regionally accredited institutions will be reviewed on a case-by-base basis by the relevant academic department. You will need to provide the course description and course syllabus for each course to be evaluated.

Guest Students

A guest student is someone who takes classes at PCC with the plan of transferring those credits back to their home college or university.

Since you're not pursuing a degree at PCC, the admissions process is a little simpler! If you run into any prerequisite or test score errors when registering for classes, PCC only requires unofficial transcripts from your home institution to resolve them.

⚠️ Please Note: PCC does not evaluate transcripts for guest students. If official transcripts are received, they will not be reviewed for transfer credit purposes.

Transfer Credit Appeal Process

Transfer credit decisions are made by the Office of the Registrar & Records based on PCC's Transfer Credit Evaluation Guidelines, your declared degree or certificate program, and your program requirements. Once your evaluation is complete, you'll receive a notification to your PCC student email.

📌 Important: Once transfer credits are applied to your record, they become a permanent part of your academic history and cannot be removed.

If you feel a transfer credit decision wasn't made correctly, you have the right to appeal. You may appeal any of the following:

1. A decision about whether a specific course transfers
2. A decision about how a specific course was placed
3. PCC's failure to complete your evaluation within the 30-day window
4. A denial of your request to transfer specific credits

Appeal Steps 

1. Complete the Transfer Credit Evaluation Appeal form.
2. Your appeal is forwarded to the Office of Registrar & Records for review.
3. You'll receive a decision via your PCC student email within 15 calendar days.

Questions? 

Contact: Barbara Simms at Barbara.Simms@pueblocc.edu 

International Students

M-1 and F-1 students must maintain full-time status on campus. Please request Official High School Transcripts be reviewed through National Association of Credential Evaluation Services all Official College Transcripts must be reviewed through World Education Services prior to having them submitted to Pueblo Community College, Records Department. High School Diploma is required. We only accept TOEFL exam.  Non-Resident rate will be charged to M-1 and F-1 students. 

Access our current certificates and degree offerings.
Access our current Tuition and Fee rates for Non-Residents.
Access catalog reference to International Student Applicants.

International Student Applicants: 

An international student is one who attends PCC on a nonimmigrant student visa (usually an F, J, or M nonimmigrant visa). Legally admitted immigrants and refugees are not considered international students. Generally, the policies described in this catalog apply to international students as well as domestic students.

However, by federal law, some special policies apply only to international students.

Pueblo Community College
International Student Application Requirements

No international student application for admissions can be considered until all required materials are completed and received by the Pueblo Community College Office of the Registrar by the following deadline dates: First Monday in April for the Fall Semester and the first Monday in November for the Spring/Summer Semesters. Submit all required documents to:

Pueblo Community College
Attn: Laura Lucero, Enrollment Services Coordinator
900 West Orman Avenue
Pueblo, Colorado 81004

Applicants who are residents of other countries must submit the following documents in order to complete the admission application process before an I-20 is issued:

1. Official transcripts of all work completed in high school, college, or their equivalent. One transcript must be in the native language and the other must be in English. All transcripts must bear the official seal of the issuing institution and must be sent by that institution directly to the Admission office. No hand carried transcripts will be accepted.
2. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A total minimum score for Internet Based Test (TOEFL;Bt) [58 score] or [3.5 score] . To register for the TOEFL, write to the Publications Office, P.O. Box 6154, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA; or check with the U.S. Embassy or the U.S. Information Service Center for TOEFL information.
   
   The TOEFL code number for PCC is 4634. To have TOEFL scores sent directly to PCC please enter 4634 on your answer sheets when you take the TOEFL examination. If you have already taken the test, enter 4634 on the Score Report Request Form.
   
   - American Language Academy: Successful completion of level four.
   - ELS Language Center: A score of 109.
3. A financial statement / affidavit of support by the sponsor regarding resources provided for the student while the student is in the United States must be submitted. A certified bank statement in the name of the sponsor, issued from the sponsor’s bank, and dated within the last 6 months must be provided for each source of funding. There are no institutional funds available to support an international student. Please access: Financial Requirements for International Students.
4. Verification of health insurance coverage is mandatory. The insurance may be obtained from the student’s home country. Verification of health insurance must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar before the student may enroll in classes.
5. A student health statement is required from a physician stating that the student is in good health and has no communicable diseases.
6. Completed Admissions Application.
7. Make tuition/fees payment in full upon registering for classes.
8. An Acceptance Letter will not be sent out.

If you are a transfer international student, you must meet one of the above English proficiency requirements, and you must have an overall cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or above. Please request your present International Student Advisor provide the information on the SEVIS Release Form.  

Note: When you submit a document to PCC, it becomes our property. We cannot return it to you. Therefore, please do not submit any document in its original form. Instead, submit an official or certified copy of the document. The official version is a copy of the original that has been notarized or certified by a recognized official source attesting that the document is a true copy of the original.

Other Requirements for International Students

• Complete PCC assessment tests, new student orientation, and advising before registering for classes. Your scores on the placement tests will determine which classes you take in English and mathematics.
• Pay tuition and fees in full at the time of registration. International students on M-1 and F-1 visas pay the same tuition and fees as non-resident students.
• Comply with immigration requirements regarding the number of credit hours you take while attending PCC. U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement regulations require that international students on M-1 and F-1 visas carry and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester and that they complete their educational objectives within a reasonable period of time. If you do not comply with HSI Regulations, we will report your status to HSI.
• Only degrees are approved for international students, certificates are not approved.
• Comply with the minimum grade point average requirements found under Academic Probation and Suspension in the Academic Regulations section of this catalog.
   

Military Students

Pueblo Community College is proud to welcome our Military personnel. We are committed to helping service members and their families achieve their educational goals. Military students at Pueblo Community College will find a dedicated, friendly, and highly skilled staff that are very familiar with the needs, rules and regulations of the military.

1. Complete an Admissions Application.
2. Fill out Veterans’ Services Forms.
3. If you are a Colorado resident register for the COF fund to help pay for
   school.
4. Take the Placement Test.
5. New Student Orientation - If you are a degree seeking student and
   taking six credits or more, New Student Orientation must be attended.

6. Transferring Credits? Please request that your previous institution mail
   your official transcripts to:

    Office of the Registrar & Records
   900 W. Orman Ave.
   Pueblo, CO 81004

   Hand-Carried transcripts will not be accepted.

7. Once you are admitted to PCC you may register for classes.
8. Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA)
9. Apply for Veteran Benefits
10. Arrange to pay tuition and fees.