Students meet with an advisor prior to registration to discuss career options and to plan a program. All new students are required to take math and English placement tests to assist the advisors and students to accurately select appropriate courses. Red Admission Persons 18 years of age or older may be admitted to Porterville College whether or not they possess a high school diploma. Those not yet 18 must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent. High school juniors and seniors may attend with the permission of their principal.
Transfer students are also welcome.
All necessary forms for admission are available at the Admissions and Records Office at 100 East College Avenue, Porterville, California, 93257. The Financial Aid Office at Porterville College administers financial assistance programs in accordance with state and federal regulations to all qualified students. Since securing aid is a lengthy process, applicants are advised to file as early as possible. Upon written application by the student, a transcript of all work completed at Porterville College will be prepared and forwarded to any college or university to which the student is seeking admission. Transcripts and other college documents may be held up if there are outstanding financial obligations due the college.