College Expectations

How Prepared Are You?

Portland Community College offers placement tests in math and English. Contact the Admissions Office at the campus where you plan to enroll. 

Use the information below as a general guideline to gauge minimum PCC Program requirements for completion in Hospitality and Tourism-related Pathways.

• For a program that takes less than one year, there are minimal or no program entry requirements.
• For a one-year certificate program, students should place at basic math – arithmetic (Math 20*) and basic reading (RD 90) and writing (WR 90).
• For a two-year certificate program, students should place at an introductory algebra level (MTH 65) and English Composition (WR 121).
• For advanced degree programs, students should place at college algebra (MTH 111), Statistics and Calculus and English Composition/Technical Writing (WR 121, 122, 227).

*Some programs may require a higher level of these basic skills.

Career Ladder – PCC and Beyond

If you’re interested in taking your PCC education a step further, consider building on your experience and earn advanced degrees. There are opportunities to continue your education in the following fields:

PCC Programs

• Food Services
  • Culinary Assistant
    • Certificate in Culinary Assistant Training
• Hospitality Management
  • Management
    • Associate of Applied Science Degree
  • Marketing
    • Associate of Applied Science Degree
    • One-year Certificate

PCC Scholarships

• Business
• International Studies
• More Scholarships...

Other Community College and Educational Institutions

• Food Service
  • Linn-Benton Community College Associates Degree in Chef Training
  • Western Culinary Institute Associates Degree in Professional Baking/Pastry Chef
  • Western Culinary Institute Associates Degree in Culinary Arts
• Hospitality and Tourism
  • Western Culinary Institute Associates Degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management
  • Mt. Hood Community College Associates Degree in Hospitality and Tourism 

Four-Year Degrees

• Hospitality Management
  • University of Oregon (Marketing, Entrepreneurship)
  • Southern Oregon University (Business Management)
  • Southern Oregon University (Minor in Hotel, Restaurant and Resort Management)
  • Oregon Institute of Technology (Small Business Management)
• Culinary
  • Portland State University (Food Industry Management)
  • Oregon State University (Nutrition and Food Management)

Hospitality and Tourism Pathway

• High School Expectations
• Preparing for College

Plan of Study

• General Plan of Study