Passaic County Community College

On May 14, we honored the largest class of nursing graduates in recent history at PCCC. 🩺

In our traditional nurse pinning ceremony, 41 graduates received the traditional gold pins — a symbol of welcome into the nursing profession. 🎓

The ceremony honored where nursing has been — its rich history and the timeless tradition of the lamp lighting ceremony — where our graduates are now — shaped by the sacrifices and dedication this program demanded — and where they are headed, as they step into one of the most trusted professions in the world.

See the full story at https://pccc.edu/pinning-ceremony-honors-largest-class-of-nurse-graduates-in-recent-history/

Whether dominating the art world, entering the workforce as a certified professional, or transferring to what's next — these grads are making their mark in business, arts & culture, sustainability, STEM, health sciences, the trades & public safety.

We proudly present our Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Arts and Career Certificate graduates. 👏🏼

Meet James Snyder, the Class of 2026 Valedictorian. His high school career didn’t inspire him toward higher education, he says. However, after facing limitations in the job market, he decided to enroll in PCCC.

After taking Physics and Math classes, he found his calling. “I found something I really care about studying, and something I really want to do,” said James. 👨‍🔬

James’ next stop is Rutgers University. He feels grateful for his time at PCCC and thanks the faculty of the science department, especially Professor Wayne Warrick, for how well prepared he feels for the future. 🚀 See the full story at pccc.edu/commencement

🚗Learn basic car maintenance. Daniel Lozano, our Automotive Educator is teaching a workshop: “Drive with Confidence”.

This is an opportunity for you to learn how to:

⚙️Identify major vehicle systems and their functions
⚙️Perform basic maintenance checks
⚙️Demonstrate safe vehicle inspection practices

..and more!

Details:
🎫Cost: $74.99
🗓Saturday, June 13th 2026
⌚9:00 am – 2:00 pm
📍PCTI- 45 Reinhardt Rd. Wayne, NJ.

Register now: https://catalog.pccc.edu/ce/program/newcourses/

We received a fruitful visit from the City Green organization! And Professor Bell’s class was up to the task 💪

Together they set up garden raised beds (already growing fruits & veggies) and cherry trees. The City Green team instructed our students on gardening best practices and set us up with a ton of supplies for (nudge-nudge) future projects. 🌱

Drop a👍 if you’d like to channel your green thumb with us.

Summer Fridays are here ☝ The College will be closed on Fridays from June 5th through August 28th. 🗓 Offices will be open Monday through Thursday.

📸📍Outdoor Fitness Court - 2026

Associate in Arts. Associate in Applied Science. Two degrees, endless destinations. Our graduates are stepping into fields like journalism, healthcare, criminal justice, technology, culinary arts, and beyond — ready to transfer or launch careers that matter.

Feeling ? Throw a 🎓 in the comments to celebrate with us!

Not many moms and daughters can say they graduated college together — Marlene and Andrea Ramos can. 🎓🎓

After years of resilience, sacrifice, and hard work, the Ramos family crosses the PCCC stage side by side. Their journey is proof that it is never too late. ❤🌟

"Wherever we go, we will always be grateful to PCCC."

Congratulations to the Ramos family! 🎉

See the full story at pccc.edu/commencement

Smiling because the Summer II term started today😁😁😎

There's still time to register! ☝See the class catalog at pccc.edu/register/summer

📸📍Paterson Room - Grad Fest 2026

Get ready for your first semester at PCCC! 🐾

Panther Day is the perfect way to kick off your college journey. Our friendly team will help you check everything off your to-do list.

Here is what you can do at the event:

🌟Meet your academic advisor
🌟Register for your first classes
🌟Learn about financial aid and payments
🌟Tour the campus and make new friends

Best of all, you can enjoy free snacks and pick up some fun PCCC swag!

Let us know you are coming. Log into your applicant portal today to sign up for the June dates.