The Student Services Division at Pasadena City College supports the learning and development of all PCC students through educational, cultural, and social programs, services and opportunities.

Areas of Students Services

Enrollment Services

Dr. Myriam Altounji
Dean

Offers enrollment, admittance and financial services for students to assist with registration, records, financial aid and success planning.

Student Achievement & Support

Armando Duran
Dean

Provides developmental advising which includes life, career, and education planning, strategies to address academic difficulties, programs to develop student success skills, preparation for university transfer, and workforce preparedness.

Pathways and outreach

Dr. Brock Klein
Associate Dean

PCC’s First Year Experience (FYE) is designed to help new-to-college students, former dual enrollment students, and students with fewer than 20 college credits transition smoothly to college and succeed academically. Supporting students from exploration to enrollment, Outreach and Guided Entry Services provide personalized assistance to ensure a smooth and confident start to college.

Student Wellness & Support Services

Carol Calandra
Interim Dean

Services and resources to ensure that all students have equal access to mental health counseling, disabled, health and veterans support.

College life & Readiness

Dr. Ricardo Castillo
Interim Dean

College Life & Readiness offers services to enhance students' holistic educational journey through various avenues including student clubs and activities, family support services and basic needs assistance.

transfer honors & Completion

Dr. Tameka Alexander
Associate Dean

The Transfer Center provides advisement, resources, and workshops to support students in their transfer to a four-year university.