Services & Resources
The Admissions & Records department provides crucial administrative support to students, from enrollment to graduation and beyond. Some specific functions of the Admissions & Records department:
- Assist students with college application
- Maintain accurate record
- Award degrees
- Evaluate student records
- Issue official transcripts
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) department provides support and accommodations for students with disabilities. Every student deserves access to an education. Support services include:
- Assistive Technology
- Note-taking assistance
- Extended time on exams
- Specialized counseling
- Sign language interpreting
Stay Healthy Pirates
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) encompasses a range of disciplines that involve using analytical and problem-solving skills to address real-world challenges. Porterville College offers many resources for STEM students:
- STEM Innovation Center
- STEM Specific Tutoring
- Employment Opportunities
- STEM Clubs and Events
GEAR UP which stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs is a federally funded program designed to elevate the academic achievement, college attendance, and graduation rates of first-generation, low-income, underrepresented, and underserved students. GEAR UP works in partnership with educational and community institutions to provide students and families with individual and group advising, academic and tutoring support, college and career exploration opportunities, skill-building workshops, enrichment programs, college visits, and educational field trips. Porterville College was awarded the GEAR UP Grant in the Fall of 2021.