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IMPORTANT COLLEGE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
Spring 2014 myPGCC Student Portal
Blackboard Login
Important Course and Registration Dates
College ID Cards
Academic Programs and Services
Campus Resources and Services
MYPGCC STUDENT PORTAL: myPGCC is a student portal that provides quick access to Blackboard, Owl Alert, Owl Link, Owl
Mail, PGCC news, information, student events and more. Access myPGCC at my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu. Log in using your Owl Link user ID and password.
BLACKBOARD LOGIN:
Blackboard is a Web-based program that serves as the college's online classroom. You will use
Blackboard to communicate with your instructor, to see your course materials, to submit assignments and to discuss the course with your classmates. …show more content…
To log in to your Blackboard course, please follow these steps:
1.
Go to the Prince George's Community College Blackboard Web site, which is located at http://pgcconline.blackboard.com. NOTE: There is no "www" in the Blackboard address. PGCC Students must log in to Blackboard using their Owl Link user ID and password. Howard Community College Students will receive instructions for requesting a
PGCC Blackboard account from their instructor. Once the account is requested, the student will receive an email (to their HCC student email address) from eLearning
Services with login information.
2. Type your Owl Link user ID and password into the Blackboard login box. If your login is successful, you will see the PGCC Blackboard Homepage. In the module labeled "My
Courses,” you will see the course(s) in which you are enrolled. Click on the course name.
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Need help?
Visit the eLearning website at http://www.pgcconline.com
Other questions? E-mail eLearning @pgcc.edu
IMPORTANT COURSE AND REGISTRATION DATES: (feel free to include others)
Log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu for updates and announcements.
No classes – College closed – Presidents’ Day
Last day to withdraw from first-half semester …show more content…
classes
Last day to withdraw from full semester classes
No classes – College closed – Spring break
Registration for 2014 summer sessions begins for all students Last day to withdraw from second-half semester classes
Advance registration for fall 2014 begins for returning students Last day of regular classes for the spring 2014 semester
Registration for fall 2014 begins for all students
Final exam period/last week of spring 2014 classes
Commencement
No classes – College closed – Memorial Day Observed
Summer sessions begin
Monday, February 17
Tuesday, February 25
Friday, April 11
Monday-Sunday, April 14-April 20
Monday, April 21
Friday, April 25
Monday-Sunday, April 28-May 4
(Online only, May 3 and 4)
Monday, May 5
Monday, May 5
Tuesday-Monday, May 6-12
Thursday, May 22
Saturday-Monday, May 24-26
Monday, June 2
COLLEGE ID Card Lanyards and ID holders can be obtained at the following locations:
Largo Campus - College Life Services and the Admissions and Records Office
Laurel College Center - Main office, Room 205
Joint Base Andrews - Main office
University Town Center - Front desk
Students must keep their IDs current by requesting the appropriate sticker each semester from the
Admissions and Records Office or extension centers.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: (each is optional – feel free to modify)
Log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu to access more information on
Academic Programs and Services.
Collegian Centers
The College’s Collegian Centers provide a “place to belong” outside of the classroom. They bring students in particular disciplines together for co-curricular activities and opportunities:
Administration of Justice – for students interested in criminal justice, corrections, cybercrime investigation, fire science, forensic science, and paralegal/pre-law Email: AJCollegianCenter@pgcc.edu
301-322-0128 or 0708
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Bernard Center – for students interested in business management and accounting
Email: BernardCenter@pgcc.edu
301-322-0080
Health Sciences – for students admitted to any of the Health Sciences programs
Email: kimjg@pgcc.edu
301-583-5240
Humanities – for students interested in art, communication,
English, language studies, music, philosophy, and theatre
Email: HumanitiesCollegianCenter@pgcc.edu
301-386-7551
301-322-0567
Psychology, Sociology, Education – for students interested in psychology, sociology, and education
Email: hansonem@pgcc.edu
301-341-3064
STEM – for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Email: STEMCollegianCenter@pgcc.edu
Hillman Entrepreneurs Program
Marlboro Hall, Room 2051
301-386-7574
301-322-0700
The Hillman Entrepreneurs Program is an innovative educational initiative tailored to the needs of transfer students who begin their studies at Prince George’s Community College and complete their bachelor’s degrees at the University of Maryland, College Park.
The four-year Hillman Entrepreneurs Program is a scholarship program targeted to students who have an interest in entrepreneurship and an enthusiasm for starting a business venture or leading a company.
Honors Academy/Program
Marlboro Hall, Room 1087
301-322-0433
The Honors Academy admits academically outstanding honors students who are interested in a rigorous program of academic excellence, intellectual development, leadership, and community service. Prince George's Community College’s Honors Program promotes students’ intellectual growth and enrichment.
International Education Center
Lanham Hall, Room 221
301-322-0750
The International Education Center provides academic support and assistance to students who need help with courses or with understanding the American higher education system.
The Center brings international and American students together for learning enrichment
Spring 2014
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Service-Learning
Lanham Hall, Room 225
301-322-0713
The Service-Learning Program encourages the development of civic responsibility through students’ participation in service projects within the community that support their academic objectives. Through service-learning, students learn actively by applying principles learned in the classroom while developing critical reflective thinking as well as personal and civic responsibility. Spring 2014
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CAMPUS RESOURCES AND SERVICES
Student Development Services
Student Development Services offers programs that provide students with academic and career advising, personal counseling, and mentoring. For more information, log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu, or call 301-322-0886, or check the college website: http://www.pgcc.edu/Services_and_Support/Services___Support.aspx PGCC Cares
PGCC Cares is a program to provide students with the emergency resources and support needed to respond to critical needs, so they may continue in their classes. The program provides clothing, food items, school supplies, and emergency funds for crisis situations.
Students can reach a program representative by calling 301-322-0990 ext. 1105 or 301-322-0149.
Students may send emails to pgcccares@pgcc.edu or walk in to Bladen Hall, Room 122 (Counseling
Services) or the temporary building TO 100, Next Step Program.
Dreamkeepers
Students who experience a major emergency that may prevent them from completing their degrees can apply for a Dreamkeepers award. The online application is available on the college’s website under
Paying for College. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits, and have earned at least 15 credits at Prince George’s Community College, with a minimum 2.0 or better average.
Computer and Learning Labs
Office
Location
Phone
Hours of Operation
Marlboro Learning Lab
Marlboro Hall
Room 2129
301-341-0503
Mon.-Thurs.: 8 am – 8:45 pm
Fri.: 8 am – 3:45 pm
Sat.: 8:30 am – 2:45 pm
Sun.: 10 am – 1 pm
Math Learning Center
Marlboro Hall
Room 3104
301-322-0421
Call the Math Department at the number shown for hours.
Open Computer Lab
Bladen Computer Center
Bladen Hall
Room 104
301-322-0999
Mon.-Thurs.: 8 am – 10:15 pm
Fri.: 8 am – 5 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 4:45 pm
Sun.: Closed
Open Computer Lab
Center for Advanced
Technology
Center for Advanced
Technology
Rooms 101 and 201
301-322-0999
Ext. 9091
Mon.-Fri.: 8 am – 10:15 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 4:45 pm (first floor only) Sun.: Closed
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Other Resources, Services, and Academic Support
Office
Location
Phone
Hours of Operation
Academic Advising and
Transfer Services
Bladen Hall
Room 124
301-322-0151
Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8 pm
Fri: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Sat.: Closed
Sun: Closed
Bookstore
Largo Student Center
Room 116
301-322-0912
Mon-Thurs: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Fri: 8:30 am – 4 pm
Call or visit the Bookstore website for extended and Saturday hours during the beginning of the semester. Bookstore Website: http://www.pgccbookstore.com
Office
Location
Phone
Hours of Operation
College Life Services
Largo Student
Center Room 149
301-322-0853
Mon.- Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8 pm
Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 5 pm
eLearning Services
Accokeek Hall
Building
Room 346
301-322-0463
Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8 pm
Fri.: 8:30 am – 5 pm with phone support available until 9 pm
301-322-0476
Mon-Thurs.: 8:00 am – 8 pm
Fri.: 8 am – 5 pm
Sat.: 10 am – 3 pm
Sun.: Closed
301-322-0090
Mon-Thurs.: 8:30 am –
8:30 pm
Fri.*: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 3:30 pm
Sun: Closed
eLearning Services Website: www.pgcconline.com
Library
Accokeek Hall
First and Second
Floors
Library Website: http://library.pgcc.edu/
Testing Center
(Student Assessment
Services)
Bladen Hall
Room 100
No additional students will be admitted for testing 30 minutes prior to the posted closing time. *On the first Friday of each month, the Center closes at
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2:30 pm with no admittance after 2 pm.
Tutoring and Writing
Centers
Bladen Hall
Room 107
301-322-0748
Mon-Thurs.: 8:30 am –
8:30 pm
Fri.: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sat.: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Spring 2014 myPGCC Student Portal
Blackboard Login
Important Course and Registration Dates
College ID Cards
Academic Programs and Services
Campus Resources and Services
MYPGCC STUDENT PORTAL: myPGCC is a student portal that provides quick access to Blackboard, Owl Alert, Owl Link, Owl
Mail, PGCC news, information, student events and more. Access myPGCC at my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu. Log in using your Owl Link user ID and password.
BLACKBOARD LOGIN:
Blackboard is a Web-based program that serves as the college's online classroom. You will use
Blackboard to communicate with your instructor, to see your course materials, to submit assignments and to discuss the course with your classmates. …show more content…
To log in to your Blackboard course, please follow these steps:
1.
Go to the Prince George's Community College Blackboard Web site, which is located at http://pgcconline.blackboard.com. NOTE: There is no "www" in the Blackboard address. PGCC Students must log in to Blackboard using their Owl Link user ID and password. Howard Community College Students will receive instructions for requesting a
PGCC Blackboard account from their instructor. Once the account is requested, the student will receive an email (to their HCC student email address) from eLearning
Services with login information.
2. Type your Owl Link user ID and password into the Blackboard login box. If your login is successful, you will see the PGCC Blackboard Homepage. In the module labeled "My
Courses,” you will see the course(s) in which you are enrolled. Click on the course name.
Spring 2014
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Need help?
Visit the eLearning website at http://www.pgcconline.com
Other questions? E-mail eLearning @pgcc.edu
IMPORTANT COURSE AND REGISTRATION DATES: (feel free to include others)
Log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu for updates and announcements.
No classes – College closed – Presidents’ Day
Last day to withdraw from first-half semester …show more content…
classes
Last day to withdraw from full semester classes
No classes – College closed – Spring break
Registration for 2014 summer sessions begins for all students Last day to withdraw from second-half semester classes
Advance registration for fall 2014 begins for returning students Last day of regular classes for the spring 2014 semester
Registration for fall 2014 begins for all students
Final exam period/last week of spring 2014 classes
Commencement
No classes – College closed – Memorial Day Observed
Summer sessions begin
Monday, February 17
Tuesday, February 25
Friday, April 11
Monday-Sunday, April 14-April 20
Monday, April 21
Friday, April 25
Monday-Sunday, April 28-May 4
(Online only, May 3 and 4)
Monday, May 5
Monday, May 5
Tuesday-Monday, May 6-12
Thursday, May 22
Saturday-Monday, May 24-26
Monday, June 2
COLLEGE ID Card Lanyards and ID holders can be obtained at the following locations:
Largo Campus - College Life Services and the Admissions and Records Office
Laurel College Center - Main office, Room 205
Joint Base Andrews - Main office
University Town Center - Front desk
Students must keep their IDs current by requesting the appropriate sticker each semester from the
Admissions and Records Office or extension centers.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: (each is optional – feel free to modify)
Log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu to access more information on
Academic Programs and Services.
Collegian Centers
The College’s Collegian Centers provide a “place to belong” outside of the classroom. They bring students in particular disciplines together for co-curricular activities and opportunities:
Administration of Justice – for students interested in criminal justice, corrections, cybercrime investigation, fire science, forensic science, and paralegal/pre-law Email: AJCollegianCenter@pgcc.edu
301-322-0128 or 0708
Spring 2014
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Bernard Center – for students interested in business management and accounting
Email: BernardCenter@pgcc.edu
301-322-0080
Health Sciences – for students admitted to any of the Health Sciences programs
Email: kimjg@pgcc.edu
301-583-5240
Humanities – for students interested in art, communication,
English, language studies, music, philosophy, and theatre
Email: HumanitiesCollegianCenter@pgcc.edu
301-386-7551
301-322-0567
Psychology, Sociology, Education – for students interested in psychology, sociology, and education
Email: hansonem@pgcc.edu
301-341-3064
STEM – for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Email: STEMCollegianCenter@pgcc.edu
Hillman Entrepreneurs Program
Marlboro Hall, Room 2051
301-386-7574
301-322-0700
The Hillman Entrepreneurs Program is an innovative educational initiative tailored to the needs of transfer students who begin their studies at Prince George’s Community College and complete their bachelor’s degrees at the University of Maryland, College Park.
The four-year Hillman Entrepreneurs Program is a scholarship program targeted to students who have an interest in entrepreneurship and an enthusiasm for starting a business venture or leading a company.
Honors Academy/Program
Marlboro Hall, Room 1087
301-322-0433
The Honors Academy admits academically outstanding honors students who are interested in a rigorous program of academic excellence, intellectual development, leadership, and community service. Prince George's Community College’s Honors Program promotes students’ intellectual growth and enrichment.
International Education Center
Lanham Hall, Room 221
301-322-0750
The International Education Center provides academic support and assistance to students who need help with courses or with understanding the American higher education system.
The Center brings international and American students together for learning enrichment
Spring 2014
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Service-Learning
Lanham Hall, Room 225
301-322-0713
The Service-Learning Program encourages the development of civic responsibility through students’ participation in service projects within the community that support their academic objectives. Through service-learning, students learn actively by applying principles learned in the classroom while developing critical reflective thinking as well as personal and civic responsibility. Spring 2014
Page 5 of 7
CAMPUS RESOURCES AND SERVICES
Student Development Services
Student Development Services offers programs that provide students with academic and career advising, personal counseling, and mentoring. For more information, log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu, or call 301-322-0886, or check the college website: http://www.pgcc.edu/Services_and_Support/Services___Support.aspx PGCC Cares
PGCC Cares is a program to provide students with the emergency resources and support needed to respond to critical needs, so they may continue in their classes. The program provides clothing, food items, school supplies, and emergency funds for crisis situations.
Students can reach a program representative by calling 301-322-0990 ext. 1105 or 301-322-0149.
Students may send emails to pgcccares@pgcc.edu or walk in to Bladen Hall, Room 122 (Counseling
Services) or the temporary building TO 100, Next Step Program.
Dreamkeepers
Students who experience a major emergency that may prevent them from completing their degrees can apply for a Dreamkeepers award. The online application is available on the college’s website under
Paying for College. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits, and have earned at least 15 credits at Prince George’s Community College, with a minimum 2.0 or better average.
Computer and Learning Labs
Office
Location
Phone
Hours of Operation
Marlboro Learning Lab
Marlboro Hall
Room 2129
301-341-0503
Mon.-Thurs.: 8 am – 8:45 pm
Fri.: 8 am – 3:45 pm
Sat.: 8:30 am – 2:45 pm
Sun.: 10 am – 1 pm
Math Learning Center
Marlboro Hall
Room 3104
301-322-0421
Call the Math Department at the number shown for hours.
Open Computer Lab
Bladen Computer Center
Bladen Hall
Room 104
301-322-0999
Mon.-Thurs.: 8 am – 10:15 pm
Fri.: 8 am – 5 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 4:45 pm
Sun.: Closed
Open Computer Lab
Center for Advanced
Technology
Center for Advanced
Technology
Rooms 101 and 201
301-322-0999
Ext. 9091
Mon.-Fri.: 8 am – 10:15 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 4:45 pm (first floor only) Sun.: Closed
Spring 2014
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Other Resources, Services, and Academic Support
Office
Location
Phone
Hours of Operation
Academic Advising and
Transfer Services
Bladen Hall
Room 124
301-322-0151
Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8 pm
Fri: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Sat.: Closed
Sun: Closed
Bookstore
Largo Student Center
Room 116
301-322-0912
Mon-Thurs: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Fri: 8:30 am – 4 pm
Call or visit the Bookstore website for extended and Saturday hours during the beginning of the semester. Bookstore Website: http://www.pgccbookstore.com
Office
Location
Phone
Hours of Operation
College Life Services
Largo Student
Center Room 149
301-322-0853
Mon.- Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8 pm
Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 5 pm
eLearning Services
Accokeek Hall
Building
Room 346
301-322-0463
Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8 pm
Fri.: 8:30 am – 5 pm with phone support available until 9 pm
301-322-0476
Mon-Thurs.: 8:00 am – 8 pm
Fri.: 8 am – 5 pm
Sat.: 10 am – 3 pm
Sun.: Closed
301-322-0090
Mon-Thurs.: 8:30 am –
8:30 pm
Fri.*: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 3:30 pm
Sun: Closed
eLearning Services Website: www.pgcconline.com
Library
Accokeek Hall
First and Second
Floors
Library Website: http://library.pgcc.edu/
Testing Center
(Student Assessment
Services)
Bladen Hall
Room 100
No additional students will be admitted for testing 30 minutes prior to the posted closing time. *On the first Friday of each month, the Center closes at
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2:30 pm with no admittance after 2 pm.
Tutoring and Writing
Centers
Bladen Hall
Room 107
301-322-0748
Mon-Thurs.: 8:30 am –
8:30 pm
Fri.: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sat.: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm