Demographics 

The office that does research regarding our students in terms of demographics, degrees, and other academic information is called Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Ani Zarpas (Dean) and Giselle Calubayan is the staff member in the office. 

The current website for the office is on the Faculty and Staff page for Pierce College.

High School Outreach

The High School Outreach Program provides services to over 50 high schools and continuation schools in the L.A. area. Outreach representatives visit schools and meet with students to assist them with the application process and to encourage them to go to college. We also promote the concurrent enrollment program, where high school students take college classes that will count for both high school and college credit. 

High school outreach is coordinated by the Outreach and Recruitment Office.

Hours:  Monday - Friday - 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Academic Outreach

The Pierce College classes that are offered at local high school locations are coordinated by the office of Academic Outreach.   

Academic Outreach Program

Articulation and Transfer 

The Articulation Officer is also located in the Counseling Center inside the Student Services Building. Responsibilities include working with faculty on the creation and revision of courses, associate degrees, certificates and Associate Degrees for Transfer; creating transfer agreements; articulation of major and general education requirements on ASSIST and private schools’ transfer platforms and evaluation of coursework taken outside of LA Pierce College. The Articulation Officer oversees the Associate Degree for Transfer and Transfer Agreements & Articulation websites.

The Transfer Center Director is located in the Counseling Center inside the Student Services Building and is responsible for ensuring the academic relationships with universities, college fairs, university representative visits and follow-up of transfer students. The Transfer Center website is managed by the Transfer Center Director and has a wealth of valuable information about the transfer process and special transfer programs for Pierce students. Students can begin visiting the Transfer Center and the Transfer Center website as soon as they start their academic journey at Pierce! Contact the Transfer Center Director for a class presentation to orient your students to transfer services.

Enrollment and Matriculation

Matriculation

Matriculation is a state-funded program designed to assist students in successfully achieving their goals at the college.  The components of this program include specialized student services through admissions, assessment, pre-registration counseling, follow-up, and program evaluation.   

Assessment and Placement

Location:  Student Services Building – Building 4800, 1st Floor

818.719.6499

After turning in a completed application, new students should complete the English (or ESL) and mathematics placement process.  Based upon the results, they are placed in English and math classes where they are most likely to succeed.  More information on pre-and corequisites can be found in the College Catalog or the Schedule of Classes or by calling the Assessment Office or by visiting the college website.

Student Registration 

Information about admissions requirements can be found in the College Catalog or the Schedule of Classes.  There are three steps to the complete registration process.  First, students apply to the college.  The application forms are used to collect individual student data and to determine the student's residency status.  Secondly the student is encouraged to complete their English and math placement tests. Finally, the student is given an appointment to register in classes.  The student may register via the internet.

Enrollment Fees 

Students pay enrollment fees on a per-unit basis.  Students who are non-residents also pay non-resident tuition.  Consult the Pierce website for the current charges.  Fees are refundable only if students drop or are excluded during the first two weeks of the semester.  (Deadlines differ for short-term classes.)

Degrees and Certificates

Pierce College offers a variety of Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, as well as occupational Certificates of Completion, Certificates of Achievement and Department Certificates.  Complete degree and certificate information is available in the Graduation office, online, and in the College Catalog.

Honors Program

Location:  Honors Office - ADLER 1000

The Pierce College Honors Program is designed to enhance the success of students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.  Information and eligibility and Honors classes can be found online or in the College Catalog, or by contacting the Director of the Honors Program.  Honors courses are offered across the transfer curriculum.  Many students in the program successfully transfer to colleges and universities across the country.  Special arrangements have been made with the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Transfer Alliance Program, ensuring priority consideration for admission with junior standing at UCLA for those students who successfully complete the program requirements.  

Academic Accommodations Center (AAC), formerly : Disabled Students Program and Services (DSPS)

Location:  Student Services Building – Building 4800, 1st Floor

Hours:  Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm., Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Students with disabilities, whether physical, learning, or psychological, who believe that they may need special accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact Academic Accommodation Center (DSPS) as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. Per district policy, authorization, based on verification of disability, is required before any special accommodation can be made.

PACE

Location:  Honors Office – Village 8340

Hours:  Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

PACE (Project for Accelerated College Education) is a full-time college AA degree program geared towards the working adult and leading to transfer.  Courses are taught in quarter sessions rather than semesters (other than math and some science classes which include labs).  PACE is an evening and Saturday program and there are a number of satellite locations at which classes are held.  

Instructional Support for Students

Center for Academic Success

Location: Center for Academic Success -Library and Learning Crossroads, LLC 5130 (below the library)

Hours:  Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5p.m., Friday

The Center for Academic Success is an excellent resource for students looking for help with academic skills. Online tutoring is offered through the CAS, as well as free online Student Success Workshops.  Topics include speaking skills, writing and editing skills, reading skills, time management skills, research skills, and note-taking strategies. To entice you to seek help, I offer extra credit for attending any of these virtual workshops! A link to current workshops can be found on the CAS website.  

Instructional Laboratories 

For help in specific academic areas, labs are available for student use. 

Math Lab    The Mathematics Department offers free peer tutoring on a walk-in, no appointment basis.  The Math Lab, located in the Math Building, room 1413, is open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Free math tutoring is also available in the Math Computer Classroom located in the Computer Science Building, room 1512, at hours to be arranged.

Media Center

Location: Library Building – Building 1800, Ground Floor

Hours:  Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Summer hours vary 

The Instructional Media Center, on the bottom floor of the Library, houses videos and DVD’s as supplementary instructional materials for students. 

Phone: 818.719.6496

Library

Location: Library Building – Building 1800, 2nd floor            

Hours:  Mon-Thurs, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Resources The Pierce College Library contains over 125,000 books, print and electronic, on a wide variety of subjects, subscribes to approximately 75 print periodicals, and subscribes to over 40 online databases.  Besides providing reference information, the Library offers a wide range of services of great benefit to both faculty and students.  Computers with access to electronic databases, the online book catalog, and the Internet are available for student use. The Open Access Lab has over 50 computers for student use. The Library also provides coin/card operated copiers. 

Student Library Orientation The Library staff conducts orientation tours for classes; faculty members should call the Reference Desk to make arrangements. 

Reference Center A professional Librarian is always on hand at the Reference Desk to answer questions and help students with reference work and class assignments.  Also available at the Reference Desk are handouts on Library services and suggested topics for papers and speeches.

The Student Book Store

Location: College Student Services Building – Building 4800

Hours: During the Fall and Spring semesters, Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  

Store hours vary during Summer and Winter break. 

Students can return books for a full refund within 15 working days after the start of long-term semesters (Fall and Spring) and 5 working days for short-term semesters (Summer and Winter).  Students may lease some pre-selected textbook titles. If you are interested please check with the Textbook Buyer in the Bookstore. 

Counseling Office

Location:  Student Services Building – Building 4800, 1st Floor

Hours:  Mon-Thurs, 8:00 a.m. to 4pm. and online.  Check out the website for access.

The Counseling Office is located in the Student Services Building.  Students who desire academic, personal, career or educational planning, are encouraged to consult with a counselor.  Appointments are requested; but students who wish immediate assistance may see a counselor at the walk-in counter. 

Transfer Career Center

Location:  Student Services Building – Building 4800, 1st Floor

Hours:  Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday- Closed 

Online help is available, check out the website.

The Transfer Career Center offers individual appointments, for counseling, personal development classes and workshops in career planning and job seeking skills for individuals who are undecided about their educational or career goals.  Students are also given the opportunity to schedule individual appointments with four-year college and university representatives to discuss transfer opportunities.  A library of occupational information and four-year college and university catalogs, and a computerized career information system are also available. 

Student Health Center

Location: Student Services Building – Building 4800, 2nd Floor 

Medical and mental health services are available to all currently enrolled students at the Student Health Center. There is no cost to students to see any of the medical and mental health providers during extended office hours. Call 818-710-4270 to make a virtual or telephone appointment.

Student Organizations and Publications

Associated Students Organization (ASO)

The ASO provides the framework for all club, extra-curricular and many co-curricular college activities.  It administers student body funds and supports many campus-wide activities.  Faculty are asked to encourage student support of the student government. The ASO Office is in the Library Learning Commons, on the first floor. .  

Student Publications 

As part of its instructional program, the Media Arts Department publishes the weekly student newspaper, The Roundup, and an annual news-feature magazine, The Bull. Both publications keep students informed of campus and community activities and can also be read via the Pierce College web site.  The college literary magazine, Directions, is published each year by the English Department. 

Check out the Roundup Online.

Personal and Financial Support for Students

Several of these offices have pages that can be reached from the Pierce homepage www.piercecollege.edu  by clicking the Student link.

Brahma Pantry

The Brahma Pantry and Basic Needs Program provides students with access to food and housing resources, ongoing motivational support, and referrals to agencies that are designed to meet students’ basic needs i.e., physical, psychological/emotional, and economic needs. Our goal is to alleviate stressors to help students be successful at the college and beyond!

Campus Child Development Center

Location:  Corner of Mason Ave.  and Victory Blvd. 

Hours:  Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Campus Child Development Center offers full and part-time preschool programs for children ages 33 months to 5 1/2 years who are toilet trained, whose parents are enrolled in 6 or more units.  Our program runs as a State Preschool Program offering primarily State subsidized childcare spaces.  Eligibility for this program is based on state income guidelines.  There is also a very small tuition-based program.  It runs on a sliding scale of approximately $.75/hour to $2.00/hour.  For more information call 818.719.6494.

Dream Resource Center

The Dream Resource Center (DRC) supports undocumented students throughout their educational journey. We provide information, resources, and services to ensure our students are equipped with the tools to have a successful college experience.

Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS)

Location:  Student Services Building – Building 4800, 2nd Floor

Hours:  Monday, 8:00am - 6pm; Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

EOPS is a state-funded support program designed to assist qualified low-income and educationally disadvantaged students complete their college goals with the assistance of financial and support services.

Financial Aid

Location:  Student Services Building –  Building 4800, 2nd Floor

Check them out online. 

This office provides applications and information about student loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships. Some scholarships with upcoming application deadlines are listed in the weekly Bulletin and can be accessed on the Pierce web site www.piercecollege.edu by clicking the Student link. The Veterans Office provides assistance to students who are eligible to receive veteran benefits

Financial Assistance

If you need money to pay for books, supplies, enrollment fees, parking, and other expenses to help you with college, apply for financial aid.  To learn about the financial aid process and how to get help, visit the Pierce College Financial Aid Office. 

Veteran's Center

Office located in the LLC, 1st floor, by the faculty media center.

Contact them online here

GAIN/CalWorks

Location: Student Services Building – Building 4800, 2nd Floor

Hours:  Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.;

818.719.6400 

The GAIN/CalWORKs Office serves students who currently receive cash aid from Los Angeles County, or who have terminated cash aid within the past two years.  Students may be referred from the County GAIN office, or may have begun their educational program before they have been called into the GAIN office.  Students who independently begin a course of study are called "SIPs" (Self-Initiated Participants).  Students who work and return to campus to upgrade skills within two years of terminating cash aid are called "post-employment" students. 

The GAIN/CalWORKs Office assists students with financial aid obtaining books, supplies, childcare and transportation   The Office also proactively supports students in finding medical, legal, counseling, housing and other resources; advocates for eligible students on campus and with welfare officials; and collaborates with community-based organizations to provide on-campus and off-site learning opportunities.