Pierce College Online Student Handbook

Academic Year 2025-26

The Pierce College Online Handbook is your official source for information, resources, and key student and academic policies for the college. This site will show up as a course on Canvas (Please note: There are no assignments in this course). This handbook will be available to you during the entire time you are enrolled at Pierce College. Visit your campus Student Life Office to pick up a printed shortened version of this excellent tool.

How to use the Online Student Handbook

To navigate to different sections of the handbook, use the navigation bar on the left side of the screen if using a computer. If you are using a mobile device, scroll to the bottom of this page to access the navigation bar. If you would like assistance in navigating this resource, please schedule a meeting with your advisor, stop by the Welcome Center (FS), Student Success Center (PY), Stone Education Center (JBLM), or visit your Office of Student Life.

Pierce College Chancellor Welcome

Notice: Pierce College has made reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information throughout this handbook. However, the college reserves the right to make appropriate changes in procedures, policies, calendars, requirements, programs, courses, and fees. When feasible, changes will be announced prior to their effective dates, but the college assumes no responsibility for giving any particular notice of any such changes. Changes may apply not only to prospective students but also to those who are currently enrolled. Nothing contained in this Handbook shall be construed to create any offer to contract or any contractual rights. We encourage readers to contact the college or appropriate office to obtain current information.