Thank you for your interest in Passaic County Community College. In addition to over 40 degree programs, PCCC offers an Honor’s Program, leadership opportunities in student activities including student government and the college newspaper and both intercollegiate and intramural athletics. Transfer agreements with more than 25 colleges and universities guarantee your continued success beyond PCCC.

Our rolling admission process allows ample time for enrollment.  Our Admissions staff is available to meet with you and answer all your college questions.  Please contact us at 973-684-6868 or admissions@pccc.edu. We look forward to having you as a PCCC student.

Sincerely,
Patrick Noonan
Director of Admissions

Don’t forget – If you are interested in financial aid you must apply early.  Call 973-684-6100 for more information!

  • The Admissions Process

    1. Submit your application. Applications can be mailed, faxed or submitted in person to the PCCC Admissions Office or the Main Office at the Wanaque Academic Center. If mailing please send to PCCC Admissions, One College Blvd., Paterson, NJ 07505-1179.

    2. Have an official copy of your HS transcript sent to the Admissions Office. College Graduates and transfer students must have official transcripts sent to the Admissions Office prior to registration.

    3. Immunization Requirement: NJ state law requires that all first-time, full-time students born after 1957 show a valid record of immunization that includes two doses of measles-containing vaccine and one dose of mumps and rubella.

    4. Make an appointment for a Placement Test: Call the Admissions Office at 973-684-6868 to make an appointment to take either the Basic Skills Test, or if English is not your first language, the ESL Test. US College graduates and transfer students may be exempt for the test if an official transcript is received prior to registration. Some students may be exempt from taking the placement test by providing SAT scores to the Admissions for review. New students cannot register without taking the placement exam. For more information on the placement test, click here. (Placement Testing and Basic Skills Proficiency)

    5. Registration: the Admissions Office will contact all students for New Student Orientation and Registration.
        

  • Directions for applying!

    • Download and print the PCCC Admission Application (PDF or HTML)

    • Fill out the application completely. Please print or type.
      This application is for first time students. If you’ve attended PCCC before and have been away for at least one semester, please contact the Admissions Office.
         

    • Locations:

      Main Campus, One College Blvd, Paterson NJ
      Wanaque Academic Center, 500 Union Blvd, Wanaque NJ
      PCCC Public Safety Academy, 300 Oldham Rd, Wayne*
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      * For Fire Science and EMT classes
        

    • Admit Status:
       
      New Student: Have never attended any college or university.
      Transfer Student: transferring from a US college or university. Please have an official copy of your transcript sent to PCCC

      Re-Admit Students: Students who have applied to PCCC within the last 3 years do not have to fill out another application. Just fill out the re-admit form.

      Visiting Student: Currently enrolled at another college or university. You must have written permissions from you home school.
       
      College Graduate: Graduate of a college or university. You must have an official copy of your transcript sent to the Admissions Office.

      International Students: Students wishing to study at PCCC on an F-1 or M-1 student visa must contact the Admissions Office for specific instructions, documents and deadlines. Please allow for at least 6 months prior to semester.
        

    • Educational Information: All students are required to have official transcripts of high school, GED (if applicable) and College (if transferring) sent to the PCCC Admissions office.

      If documents are from outside the US they may need to be evaluated by World Education Services and, if not in English, accompanied by official translations.
        

  • Programs of Study:

    • Transfer programs and options
A.A and A.S. Degrees
    
Business Administration: 
   Accounting 				A.S.
   Computer and Information Sciences 		A.S.
   Hotel and Restaurant Management 		A.S.
   Management, Marketing and Finance 	A.S.
   Public Administration 			A.S.
Applied Computer Science 			A.S
Health Science** 				A.S.
Human Services 				A.S.
Liberal Arts
   Communication 				A.A
   Criminal Justice 			A.A 
   Early Childhood Education 		A.A 
   Engineering Science 			A.S
   English 				A.A.
   Exercise Science 			A.S. 
   Humanities 				A.A
   Mathematics 				A.S. 
   Natural Science 			A.S.
   Psychology 				A.A.
   Sciences 				A.S.
   Sociology 				A.A.
   Teacher Education 			A.A.
   
    • Career Programs
   
Accounting 				A.A.S
Banking 					A.A.S
Computer and Information Sciences
   Microsoft Office & Productivity Program.	A.A.S
Network Administration 			A.A.S
   User Support Services 			A.A.S
   Web Technology 				A.A.S
Criminal Justice 				A.A.S
Corrections 				A.A.S.
Early Childhood Education 			A.A.S
Electronic Engineering Technology 		A.A.S
Fire Science Technology 			A.A.S
Health Information Technology 		A.A.S
Interdisciplinary Laboratory 
   Science Technology 			A.A.S
Medical Laboratory Technology 		A.A.S
Nurse Education* 				A.A.S
   LPN Mobility* 				A.A.S
Office Systems Technology 			A.A.S
   Bilingual Option 			A.A.S
Radiography* 				A.A.S

    • Credit Certificates (30 credits or more)
           

      Computer and Information Sciences
   MS Office & Productivity Programming
   Network Administration
   User Support Services
   Web Technology
Criminal Justice/Corrections
Fire Science
Human Services Specialist
Legal Office Specialist
Medical Coding
Medical Transcription
Office Occupations
      Word Processing Specialist

         
      Short Term Training Certificates
          

      AutoCAD Drafting
Childhood Development Associate Preparation 
Desktop Publishing & Presentation Specialist
E-Commerce
Fitness Specialist
Food Service Preparation Program (non-credit)
Internet Web Site Developer
Medical Assistant (non-credit)
Microcomputer Software Specialist
Network Administration
Nurse Aide (non-credit)
OST Proficiency
PC Basic Skills
Sales Associate
Web Technology
      
  

  • PCCC Admissions Application (Html or PDF)

  • PCCC Re-admit Form (E-filling Form)

  • Visiting Students

    • Students from other institutions should obtain written permission from their home college before registering. Prerequisite and placement testing requirements must be met. Visiting students must bring a current college transcript to registration. Visiting students interested in financial aid must contact their home college.
        

    • Visiting Student Form
        

  • Schedule a Tour

  • High School Students

    • Highly motivated secondary school-age students who seek to earn college credits at an early age may be admitted to the College as non-matriculants provided that they meet all of the following requirements:

      ■ Must be at least 16 years of age;
      ■ Can demonstrate that they have an overall average of "B" in high school courses;
      ■ Must have written approval by parent or guardian as well as from a guidance counselor where applicable;
      ■ Successfully place into college level courses by as a result of the College’s placement examination or by submitting SAT scores of 500 or higher on the Reading and Writing sections and 540 for the math portion. (Subject to change by the Academic Council);
      ■ Fulfill all prerequisites and/or co-requisites for the desired courses.

      These students will not be able to take developmental courses. They will be permitted to take up to two courses per semester when enrolling for the fall or spring terms. During the summer, students will be permitted to take one course per session. The credits earned may be applied to a PCCC degree or transferred to another institution.
      High school juniors who are applying for Early Admission in place of their senior year may attend as matriculated students on a full-time basis and must meet all of the above requirements. Written approval from the high school should include specific courses that may be required for high school completion.
       

  • International Students

  • Placement Testing

  • Financial Information

    • Tuition and Fees

      • Tuition and Fees are subject to change at any time as authorized by the Passaic County Community College Board of Trustees. For current fees, please see the supplement to the College Catalog or current Student Handbook.
          
        Schedule of Tuition and Fees (Subject to change)
          
                                                         College Fee      College Tuition             

        New Jersey Residents                 $16.75/credit       $  66.00/credit
         
        Out-of-state Residents                 $16.75/credit       $132.00/credit
          
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        *Credit Hours or Credit Equivalents. A course with a 3-hour credit equivalent is identified as CE*3. Credit equivalents are charged in the same manner as credit hours. Course Fees. Some courses require an additional course fee, which cannot exceed $250 per semester. If any courses are dropped, the course fee will be returned (see the Class Schedule for specific information).

        Student Activity Fees. All students are charged a Student Activity Fee to help provide funding for campus facilities and recreation.
          

    • Refund Policy

      • A refund of tuition and course fees is granted according to the schedule listed below only for students who withdraw officially (See Withdrawal Policy). The date the Registrar receives the written notice will determine the amount refunded.
          
        * Our refund policy is subject to change based on federal and state regulations.
         
        Summer Session
        Up to the second week 100%
        During the third and fourth week 50%
        After the fourth week None

        Fall and Spring Semesters 2003 - 2004
        Up to the second week 100%
        During the third and fourth week 50%
        After the fourth week None
         
        Note: If a course is cancelled by the College, enrolled students have the opportunity to enroll in other courses when seating permits. If students are unable to find substitute courses, a 100% refund of tuition, course fees, college fees, and student activity fees will be made.
          
        Failure to attend class does not constitute withdrawal. If a registered student does not plan to attend classes, intent must be made in writing and be presented to the Registrar’s Office.
          
        If a student takes no formal action to withdraw, the student is responsible for payment of all tuition and fees relating to registration.
         
        Student who receive financial aid should note that all withdrawals are monitored by the Financial Aid Office. Students who withdraw from courses and reduce their course loads will have their financial aid reduced accordingly. Changes in credits are adjusted according to the Return of Title IV Regulations (see page 23).
         
        Exception for military service. Students who do not attend classes long enough to qualify for credit, but who continue to attend classes up to within one week of induction into active military service, will receive a refund of 100% for tuition and fees. Students must present activation paperwork.
         

    • Special Tuition Programs  
               
      Program What is       
      Covered      		 What is not  
      covered      		 Who is Eligibile Procedure
      Alumni Up to 4 credits of tuition College and Course fees Any regular or life member of the
      PCCC Alumni Association.      		 Students may register on the last day of In-person Registration*. Students must present their valid membership card to the Bursar when registering.
      Senior Citizen Tuition College and Course fees Passaic County Residents who have reached their 60th birthday prior to first day of registration. Students may register on the last day of In-person Registration*. Students must present valid proof of age and residency to the Bursar.
      Unemployed Tuition and general fees Course fee and Insurance Resident of NJ who receive certification from the Employment Services Office in his/her respective township. The Employment Service Interviewer will determine certification. Determination. is at their discretion. Students may register on the last day of In-person Registration*. Students must exhaust eligibility for financial aid and present a certified unemployed persons Job Training Form from NJDOL to the Admissions Office. Admissions will issue a waiver that must be presented to the Bursar at registration.
      National Guard Up to 15 credits of tuition College and Course fees Active Members of the NJ National Guard or a child or spouse of a National Guard Member, killed in the line of duty. Students must exhaust eligibility for financial aid and present a valid commander’s certification from their unit when registering. Students may register anytime during registration.
      Volunteer Fire, First Aid, and Rescue Squad Members and Families $300 in tuition per semester for a maximum of $2400 in a lifetime per family tuition only. Tuition and fees in excess of $300 per  semester NJ residents who are in good active members standing with volunteer fire or rescue squads, or their dependent children and spouses in eligible. municipalities provided along with town resolution. accepting program. Students may register on the last day of In-person  Registration*.  Students must present to the bursar at registration an original Certificate of Authorization from their assigned municipal official. Upon completion of each semester, the student must submit a transcript to the municipality. Students must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 in the courses taken under the program to continue eligibility.
        
      *Registration for these programs is limited to those classes where space is available and tuition-paying students constitute the
      minimum number required for the course. Determination of space availability is made the last day of registration. Please see the current semester’s schedule for exact registration date.
        

    • Bursar Hours
       

  • Financial Aid

  • EOF

  • Admissions Staff Directory and Contact Information

  

ADMISSIONS POLICY

All persons who have earned a high school diploma or General Education Diploma, or who are at least 18 years of age will be welcomed at Passaic County Community College, as space and budget permit. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Highly motivated secondary school-age students who seek to earn college credits at an early age may be admitted to the College as non-matriculants provided that they meet all of the following requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age;
• Can demonstrate that they have an overall average of "B" in high school courses;
• Must have written approval by parent or guardian as well as from a guidance counselor where applicable;
• Successfully place into college level courses by as a result of the College’s placement examination or by submitting SAT scores of 500 or higher on the Reading and Writing sections and 540 for the math portion. (Subject to change by the Academic Council) ;
• Fulfill all prerequisites and/or co-requisites for the desired courses.

These students will not be able to take developmental courses. They will be permitted to take up to two courses per semester when enrolling for the fall or spring terms. During the summer, students will be permitted to take one course per session. The credits earned may be applied to a PCCC degree or transferred to another institution.
High school juniors who are applying for Early Admission in place of their senior year may attend as matriculated students on a full-time basis and must meet all of the above requirements. Written approval from the high school should include specific courses that may be required for high school completion.
For programs in which demand exceeds space available, Passaic County residents will be given priority over those applicants who do not reside in Passaic County. Each applicant will indicate a desired status, matriculant or non-matriculant. The applicant desiring non-matriculant status is, by definition, not accepted to a particular program, but is permitted to enroll as a part-time student only, and is not eligible to receive financial aid. Most applicants are encouraged to make program selection and seek matriculated status. However, all college-level courses are available to the non-matriculated, provided the applicant has met those prerequisites that are given in terms of other courses; and provided the course is not limited to students enrolled in a specific degree or certificate program.
 

 

























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