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Your Introduction to Pierce College

Online introduction covers the same topics as our on-campus orientation sessions, and you can prepare for school in the comfort of your own home. Select a section to learn more, or reserve your spot at an on-campus orientation to ask questions in person, meet other new students, and tour campus.

Overview of the college

exterior shot of Fort Steilacoom with a crowd of studentsThe Pierce College District is a system of two community colleges and a range of other programs for people in Pierce County. (And through online programs, around the world!)

More than 12,000 students participate in a range of programs, from GED preparation to Running Start, training for dislocated workers to transferable associate degrees.

Our average student is 29 years old; two-thirds of our students attend half-time. Learn more about Pierce students.