Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD, USA

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Prince George's Community College

Courtney from Lanham, MD

a current student here
4 people found this review useful
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Am learning a lot
While attending Prince George's Community College I have found it has a great learning environment. The professors are very informative and easy to communicate with.
Am enjoying being here
I really enjoying attending PG there is always something to do. The college has many activities to get involved in and the people are friendly.
Bang for the buck
You get the education of a 4 year college accept it a lot easier on your wallet.
Tips for prospective students
Make sure your communicate with your professors. Your professors can help make the semester a lot smoother.
Great for these types of students
PG is great for all types of students. At PG you have a good chance of finding an activity that catches your interest. PG has a very nice technology center and a interesting art gallery.

Rebecca from Cheltenham, MD

accepted here and planning to attend soon
3 people found this review useful
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Will learn a lot
I know that i will learn a lot at PG because of the support of my counselors and professors. Already I have made lasting relationships with some of the recruiters
Will enjoy being here
Committed to being a student ambassador, a volleyball team member, and being involved in the student government, I'm sure I will have a great experience here!
Bang for the buck
Less then $10,000 for 2-years of learning experience!!!
Tips for prospective students
Students coming to Prince Georges Community College to pursue their associates degree and/or move on to earning their bachelors, have a big advantage on what this college has to offer! Inexpensive, Diversified, and a great way to begin your education is what PG only begins with. PG has to offer many different programs from credit, to certificate, and also drivers ed! Explore what PG has to offer, because I have greatly benefited from it!
Great for these types of students
A great way to begin your education without breaking the bank, or worrying about not being noticed. The counselors here make sure they dedicate all of their time to their students needs.

Candice from Lexington Park, MD

a current student here
2 people found this review useful
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In three sentences
Prince George's Community College is a predominantly urban college and is quite diverse.

Prince George's Community College is a great school for someone who is just starting college.

Prince George's Community College has some extremely knowledgeable professors that know how to teach very well.
Tips for prospective students
Prospective students should try their best to focus on their studies and plan to sit in the front of their classes.

Prospective students should research their professors online because some may find that certain professors teaching methods may cater to certain learning styles.

Prospective students should try their best to maintain a high GPA because they can potentially be awarded money for doing well in school.

Prospective students should strive to do all of their homework assignments and submit them on time. They should always make copies of assignments that are to be turned in as well.

It is always a great idea to save emails that are sent from professors and to learn to periodically press save while typing papers.
Academic Rigor
The focal point of Prince George's Community College is to get students to Envision Success. When you have a set goal and the goal is truly important to your heart, then you will do what it takes to achieve that goal.

Your motivation should be God, yourself, and the desire to succeed in life, make a difference in the world, and help others.
Dorm Life
I have never lived in a dorm. However, I have lived with (family members/close people to me) who were taking classes or enrolled at the same college as me. One thing that I can say about the experience is that their is a great amount of support in peers and a great amount of empathy that is usually shared.

Another aspect of living with/near others that around the same age group is learning to adapt to the diversity of personalities and learning of the abundance of previously unknown similarities that are very fun to discover.
Food and Dining
Cafeteria food at Prince George's Community College is awesome! They have a special catering service that cooks many different common foods. They serve breakfast, lunch, and sometimes dinner foods.

I remember the cafeteria fixed Thanksgiving Dinner for the Thanksgiving holiday, and students were able to eat at decorated tables secluded from a particularly noisy environment as if they were on dates etc. It was very nice.
What to do for fun
For fun, students hang out in the enormous amount of lounges located on campus, laugh, joke, participate in social events, community projects, etc. There are sports teams and a track at the Largo campus. There are also many different clubs and organizations that students are urged to join.
Bang for the buck
There is a variety of tutoring centers for students who may need extra help in classes.

Because there are some teachers with accents, I would encourage prospective students to try their best to research their professors online. Some people's accents are harder to understand than others.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There is an annual Seniors Prom that is held on campus where literal seniors come dance, eat, and enjoy themselves. There is also a spot on campus where some student art work is displayed and it must be quiet. It has a few benches and screens that display certain surprising statistics.

Chantel from Glenn Dale, MD

a current student here
2 people found this review useful
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In three sentences
prince george's community college is encouraging and inspiring. the professors, students, and faculty there are very helpful. the academic environment is even better, and will surely help one to reach their goals.
Tips for prospective students
if you are a prospective student that wants to attend prince george's community college, i advise that you study every day (in-between classes and after classes). also, come to school with a positive attitude and be ready to learn.
Academic Rigor
in school, i have a 3.0 and so far have just taken mandatory classes like math, english, and sciences.
Dorm Life
there are no dorms for prince george's community college.
Food and Dining
the food at prince george's community college is very good and at a reasonable price. the cafeteria is huge, with many tables and chairs for students to sit at.
What to do for fun
there are a variety of clubs at prince george's community college, and activities that are held on campus almost every week.
Bang for the buck
the tuition at prince george's community college is reasonable, and the education is satisfying.
Great for these types of students
prince george's community college is great for students that are always on the go!
Clubs and Activities
there are a variety of clubs and activities, ranging from different subjects or majors that a student has.
Campus Safety
the campus is very safe, and security is always roaming around campus.

Jason from Upper Marlboro, MD

a past student here
2 people found this review useful
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Did learn a lot
Had a great time attending this school because many activities are available, and the students & faculty are cool. As an A.A.S major in Computer Networks; loved the technology department.
Did enjoy being here
Prince George's Community College has an excellent environment for learning. Having easy access to professors that are informative, and communicative enhance the experience.
Bang for the buck
Definitely worth it because the price will not cost you an arm nor a leg! There is plenty of financial aid available, and transferring to a four-year university is easy.
Tips for prospective students
Make you sure communicate with professors; especially when needing help with your studies.
Great for these types of students
*Desire a great learning environment
*Getting a foot into a four-year university
*Plenty of activities
*Great professors

Britt from PG County, MD

a current student here
2 people found this review useful
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Am learning a lot
I have been attending PGCC for the past few years, and I have truly enjoyed my experience. I take regular and honors courses and sometimes (depending on the professor) the regular course are sometimes more involved.
Am enjoying being here
I love that my class sizes are small, so therefore I can actually connect and get to know my professor (unlike a lot of my friends who go to universities where they are simply a number, and only talk to the teacher's assistant). The school also offers a lot of useful resources such as a tutoring center, math center, center of advanced technologies building, and a soon to be health education building.
Bang for the buck
I know that my education isn't getting cheated because most, if not all of my professors teach at surrounding colleges with the SAME material. We just get it for a cheaper price and a one-on-one relationship.
Tips for prospective students
Get to know your professor in the first week, if not on the first day. It will definitely make your semester more worthwhile. Also, get involved in the community campus because there are a ton of activities and clubs out there for everyone.

Alexis from Upper Marlboro, MD

a current student here
2 people found this review useful
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Am learning a lot
In all my classes so far, the professors really care. If you do you're work and show that them that you are there to learn, they're are their to help you. They are strict, but very fair and reasonable. Not only will the professors help, the college has resources outside of class to get you any additional help you might need. For example, there is a math lab, writing lab, and tutoring center.
Am enjoying being here
Overall, I am very happy with the people I met here. Join clubs; it's a fun way to meet potentially new friends while getting involved on campus.
Bang for the buck
It's a lot cheaper than a four year school, but the same quality education. It's not about where you go to school; it's about what you choose to do at the school.
Tips for prospective students
The school does have scholarships; look them up, then apply.
Great for these types of students
I recommend it for anyone looking for a higher education.

Manicia from Lanham, MD

a current student here
1 person found this review useful
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In three sentences
PGCC is a very diverse atmosphere. You have to be focused and know what you are there to do. Even though it is a community college it is still a place of educational excellence. Your decisions are up to you as to what you gain and gather from this experience. So make the BEST out of it!
Tips for prospective students
Stay focused and do what you have to do.
Get to know your professors (PGCC has some of the BEST professors who care and want to see you succeed)
Dorm Life
PGCC doesn't have dorms.
Food and Dining
The Cafe' is AWESOME.. Great food..
What to do for fun
There are a lot of activities as well as different groups that are a part of the college. Stay active and always check the homepage.
Clubs and Activities
So many clubs and activities.
Greek Life
Not on campus..
Campus Safety
There are always police and security present.

Kathy from Laurel, MD

a current student here
1 person found this review useful
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In three sentences
It's is a pretty nice campus for a Community College. The staff is wonderful and they do the best they can to help you. I if I were to rate them from a scale of 1-10 I would give them a 8.5!
Tips for prospective students
If you are thinking of coming here because you are not ready to go to a University or you just want to start out small, Prince George's Community College is your best bet. Going to their orientation helps you out a lot and knowing the basics of the college. I heard their transfer rates are up there so when you are ready to go to a different institution, there won't be much trouble.
Academic Rigor
Academic counselors really want you to succeed but you have to show that you are trying. They will provide you with information for resources and tools to do well in your classes. It is not hard to want to do good here if you really pay attention to what you came to achieve.
Dorm Life
There really isn't any dorm life because it is a Community College.
Food and Dining
Well there are two places you can grub and that would be the Cyber Cafe and the regular Cafeteria. The food is great. If you are really into cold cold lunches or really just can't make it on time to your class, but you are really hungry and this is the closest building to you, the Cyber Cafe is where it is at!
What to do for fun
Well this year, they have added way more clubs so you can join those in your spare time. If not you can play a sport like basketball, soccer, track cross country and more.
Bang for the buck
I definitely saved a lot of money within a course of 2 years... Definitely!..
Greek Life
They have one... but not sure of the name.
Campus Safety
Security is on point... to on point!...

Monica from Washington, DC

a past student here
1 person found this review useful
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In three sentences
Prince George's Community College is WONDERFUL; it offers its students an affordable tuition, small class sizes, free tutoring and printing services, online classes as well as on campus classes, and is overall an exceptional school. The school has 3 campuses located throughout Maryland and has become technologically advanced and architecturally eye-catching. Diversity is seen throughout the school's population so that no one is singled out.
Tips for prospective students
Apply for scholarships early! Prince George's Community College offers a myriad of school based scholarships and grants. Take advantage of the affordable tuition, small class sizes, high-tech facilities, and one on one time with professors! While community colleges might not be appealing to some because of the lack of an on-campus dorm, they offer fantastic educational possibilities and guarantee a seamless transfer to a four-year university.
Academic Rigor
Unlike some may think, Prince George's Community College offers outstanding and rigorous coursework which prepares students for a transfer to a higher facility. The professors are outstanding individuals who thoroughly believe that all people are entitled to a sound education if they desire it. One of the best things about this community college is that all of the classes are taught by professionally trained educators instead of being taught by students.
Dorm Life
There is no dorm.
Food and Dining
While the school's cafeteria offers a variety of affordable delicacies, there is a shopping mall within a ten minute walking distance. Therefore, students who prefer to dine at restaurants such as Pizza Hut, Chinese Restaurants and Subway, have these and other selective restaurants available to them.
What to do for fun
Walking to the mall, skateboarding on campus, joining the drama department, spending time in the high-tech building.
Bang for the buck
This school is a wonderful place for anyone who is serious about getting a higher education and pursuing their dreams while not having a fortune to spend on tuition. Do not hesitate to enroll and attend this institution. Any student will realize that this school surpasses all expectations!
Great for these types of students
This school is great for students who are serious about achieving their dreams and getting a higher education. It is great for foreigners as well as for Americans. It is a great place for the rich as well as the less fortunate. If you seek diversity, affordability, mental stimulus, and a solid educational background, do not miss your chance to attend!
Clubs and Activities
Prince Georges Community College offers a wide variety of clubs and activities. From basketball, to soccer, to swimming and fitness clubs, anyone with an interest in extracurricular activities will find others with whom to share their interest.
Campus Safety
Police are throughout the campus for safety. Additionally, a texting service known as Owl-Alert alerts students about on campus safety, about emergencies and about school closings.