In late August, 2012, Pasadena City College‘s Board of Trustees voted to eliminate PCC’s Wintersession and create a three-semester term. The new school calendar is comprised of fall semester, spring semester and summer session–and went into effect on January 7, 2013.
Many PCC students are still unsure what these changes mean. The new calendar can impact plans to transfer, graduate or even stay in school, if sufficient class sessions aren’t available.
Associated Students of Pasadena City College are PCC’s elected student body representatives. While their position was against the elimination of Wintersession, they’re now answering questions and taking action to help students navigate the changes.
Associated Students Student Trustee Hanna Israel, Associated Students President Simon Fraser and Associated Students Vice President for External Affairs John Fraser talked about some of the effects of these changes, and how A-S can help students.
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