Feeling so lost. New student at Pierce. What the hell am I supposed to do next?
Hi! I’m a new student at Pierce College and recently switched from Pasadena City College because Pierce is closer to me and has great transfer opportunities.
But honestly… what the f** am I supposed to be doing? PCC was pretty straightforward when it came to financial aid, registration, counseling, etc. Pierce/LACCD seems like a completely different universe.
So far, I’ve completed my financial aid application and orientation, and I have my student email set up for Fall 2026. My financial aid looks like it still needs an in-person identity verification step, but other than that, I’m not sure what I’m supposed to do next.
I also haven’t registered for classes yet.
I called Pierce and explained that I’m a new student trying to figure out the enrollment process, and naturally got the “we’re very busy right now” response. 💀 I completely understand, but I’m still sitting here like… okay, so what do I do now?
For anyone who has recently gone through the process at Pierce, what order did you do everything in after applying, completing financial aid, and orientation? Do I need to meet with a counselor and create my SEP before registering, or can I register first?
Thank you for your time