Pasadena City College

09/02/2026

Ready to build your future while improving your English? 📚

Pasadena City College's Vocational ESL (VESL) programs help you strengthen your English language skills while preparing for a career.

With VESL, you can:
✓ Improve your workplace English
✓ Prepare for an in-demand career
✓ Earn a certificate
✓ Learn, grow and succeed at PCC
✓ Take classes for free

The semester may be underway, but it's not too late to enroll! Plus, more late-start classes begin next month.

Learn more and find the program that's right for you: https://pasadena.edu/noncredit/programs-and-courses/vesl/index.php

06/18/2026

Tomorrow, June 19, Pasadena City College will observe Juneteenth, and all campuses will be closed.

Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and stands as a powerful reminder of the ongoing pursuit of freedom, equity, and justice. As we honor this important day in our nation's history, we encourage our community to take time to reflect on its significance and the work that continues to build a more just and inclusive future.

We wish our Lancer community a meaningful Juneteenth, and we'll see our students back on campus Monday, June 22, for the start of PCC's Summer Intersession. ❤️💛

05/28/2026

All are invited to join us as we kick off Pride Month at Pasadena City College!

The PCC Pride Center invites the community to celebrate with an evening of live cumbia music, refreshments, community, and a special appearance by Angel City Football Club players at our annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony.

📍 Mirror Pools
📅 Monday, June 1
⏰ 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Hosted in collaboration with PCC’s Office of the President and the Office of Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Justice. All are welcome and we hope to see you there!

05/19/2026

Whether you call it “building math confidence” or “aura maxing your math rizz” 😭✏️

PCC’s FREE Summer Middle School Math Academy is here to help rising 7th and 8th graders strengthen their math skills, meet new friends, and get ready for high school in a supportive college environment.

Apply now by visiting: https://pasadena.edu/noncredit/programs-and-courses/math-academy-for-middle-school-students/

Math Academy for Middle School Students in Pasadena City College's Noncredit Division

05/08/2026

Tomorrow, Team PCC will join United Way of Greater Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium for WalkUnitedLA 2026 in support of higher education and student success.

Ahead of tomorrow’s event, CBS LA highlighted the story of PCC student Ducien Allen, who shared his journey through homelessness, displacement following the Eaton Fire, and the support he received from PCC during some of the most difficult moments of his life.

We are incredibly proud of Ducien, who will be speaking at tomorrow’s event to share his story and the impact that support systems like PCC and United Way can have on students working toward a better future.

United Way of Greater Los Angeles continues to be a valued partner in PCC’s Skills to Rebuild Initiative, helping provide critical resources and financial support for our students and community.

Thank you to United Way and the Los Angeles Rams for shining a light on stories like Ducien’s and for supporting students across our region. 💛

A Pasadena College student talks about how United Way of Greater Los Angeles helped him. The organization along with the Los Angeles Rams will host WalkUnitedLA 2026 on Saturday, May 9 at SoFi Stadium.

05/08/2026

Last Friday, PCC welcomed Governor Gavin Newsom to campus during Apprenticeship Week!

The Governor toured our Welding, FabLab, Industrial Fabrication, Building Inspection, and new Construction Trades Lab, programs preparing students for high-demand careers in the skilled trades and supporting recovery efforts following the Eaton Fire. 🔧🏗️

Supported partly by the LA Rises initiative, our new Construction Trades Lab is an outdoors, hands-on training facility that connects students directly to workforce pathways.

We are proud to continue investing in programs that empower students, strengthen our workforce, and help rebuild our community!

Video credit to: The Office of the California Governor.

04/01/2026

You’ve seen the C Building.
You’ve seen the CC Building.

It only made sense…
Welcome to the CCC Building 👀

(*not to be confused with the CA Building, CEC, or CDC!)

03/30/2026

Just a reminder that all Pasadena City College Campuses will be closed, tomorrow, March 31.

Classes will resume on Wednesday, April 1.

See you then, !

02/26/2026

Black History Month isn’t over yet! We hope you’ll join us TONIGHT for 'You’re Welcome: The Gifts from Black America', a real talk conversation with Michael Harriot.

Michael Harriot is a columnist, commentator, and author of 'Black AF History: The Unwhitewashed Story of America'. He is a frequent contributor to The Washington Post, The Atlantic, BET, MSNBC, and CNN, and a recipient of the National Association of Black Journalists award for digital commentary.

Join us from 6pm - 8pm in Westerbeck Hall as we reflect on the indelible impact of Black identity on our country and the lessons we must draw upon to resist the rewriting of history.

Learn more and reserve your seat now:
https://pasadena.edu/calendars/event.php?eventid=20600my_key_0

02/05/2026

Happy Lancers!

Join us throughout the month as we honor Black history, culture, resilience, and leadership through a series of meaningful events, including lectures, conversations, community breakfasts, and conferences centered on learning, reflection, and connection.

We invite students, faculty, staff, and community members to come together to celebrate Black excellence, uplift voices, and build community all month long.

Find full event details and updates at pasadena.edu/blackhistory.