Welcome!
You’ve made an excellent decision by choosing Prince George's Community College (PGCC). This is a learning centered college that’s designed to help you be successful in reaching your educational goals, enriching your life, and integrating you into the college community — all while also having fun. Here’s how to begin.
The Enrollment Process
1. Apply for Admissions
Apply Online
You can complete the admissions application online and pay the $25 application fee by completing the online Application for Admissions.
Apply In-Person
You can pick up an Admissions application from the Office of Admissions & Records located in Bladen Hall, Room 126. Once you’ve carefully completed it, return it to the Office of Admissions & Records along with a $25 application fee. The fee is payable by check or money order to PGCC or by credit card or cash to the Cashier's Office.
If you are a returning student and have not been absent for more than two consecutive years, you may want to see an advisor before you apply for financial aid and register for courses. If you have been absent for more than two academic years, you must re-apply for admission and submit the $25.00 application fee.
2. File for Financial Aid
Now that you have applied to the college, you may want to consider filing for financial aid. To do so, please complete the application for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please file the FAFSA early to allow enough time for your financial aid to be processed before classes begin. Once your form is processed and you receive your Student Aid Report (SAR), please visit the Financial Aid Office to complete the process. You must submit your SAR form to the Financial Aid Office to receive aid. For additional information on student aid and the F.A.C.T.S. payment plan, visit the Applying for Financial Aid.
Prince George's Community College school code is 002089.
3. Take the Placement Test
Next, visit the Student Assessment Center to complete the Accuplacer Placement Test. This test will evaluate your basic skills in reading, English, and math. Studying is not required but a review of the sample test questions is recommended. Some students who have prior college credit or high scores on the SAT or ACT may not have to take the test. Those students should consult an advisor regarding which tests they must complete. The test is administered Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm and Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. No appointment is necessary. Bring a valid photo ID and a calculator to the test. Your scores will print immediately following completion of the Accuplacer Test.
4. Be Advised
After the placement test, please bring your test score(s) to meet with an advisor in the Advising Office. An advisor will evaluate and discuss your scores with you for proper class selection. In some cases, you might be counseled to retake the Accuplacer Test. Once you have decided which courses to take, complete the registration process in Owl Link.
5. Registering for Courses
When your application has been processed you will receive an email notifying you of the steps to take to activate your Owl Link account. Owl Link is our on-line student enrollment resource. Here are some of the enrollment tasks you will be able to perform through Owl Link.
- Pay For Classes
- Search for Classes
- Register for Classes
- Add and Drop Classes
- Access Your Transcripts
- Access Your Class Schedule
- Access Your Grades and GPA
- Update Your Account Information
- Review Your Financial Aid Information
- Review Your Placement Assessment Results
If you have not yet activated your Owl Link account, Go to Owl Link.
Select Log In or I'm New to Owl Link and follow the prompts to retrieve your User ID and Password.
For assistance with problems accessing your Owl Link account call 301-322-0637.
6. Pay Your Bill
At the end of the registration process in Owl Link, you should print your schedule and pay your bill. To see payment options go to
Paying For College. The college offers several options for payment including cash, credit, financial aid awards, and the
F.A.C.T.S. payment plan.
7. Purchase Books You’re finally ready to visit the College Bookstore, to purchase the books and supplies you’ll need for the semester. Bring a copy of your schedule from Owl Link to the bookstore where staff will be able to help you locate those materials needed for each of your specific courses.
8. Succeed at PGCC!
Again, welcome to PGCC! Have a great semester! Remember, as a student, you have access to many valuable services on campus including: Tutoring & Writing Center, College Services, Student Development Services and the Career Center.
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Office of Admissions & Records is located in Bladen Hall, Room 126
Cashier's Office is located in Bladen Hall, Room 120
College Bookstore is located in the Largo Student Center, First Floor
No SAT or ACT scores? You can earn a college degree from Prince George's Community College and then transfer to a four year college to pursue a bachelor's degree without them.