PC Kicks Off Spring 2026

Porterville College officially welcomed students back to campus for the start of the Spring semester on Tuesday, January 20. While the week was cold and misty, that didn’t stop the Pirate spirit from shining through.

Despite the gloomy weather, students came out to class in high spirits, showing up for the first day excited, energized, and ready to learn and do BIG things this semester.

Fueling Student Success to help kick off the term, PC hosted "Welcome Week" activities on the Quad. We ensured students stayed warm and fueled for class by providing food and coffee each day.

For much of Tuesday morning, Porterville College President Primavera Monarrez took the time to walk around the Quad, introducing herself, and personally welcoming students back to campus while handing out coffee and snacks.

Help was also available in the Quad in the form of information about available programs and services for students, academic and mental health support, and of course, PC swag.

Representatives from many diverse departments—including Financial Aid, Counseling, and the Disability Resource Center—were on-site to help students connect with the resources they need.

This energy on campus is backed by impressive numbers, as enrollment is showing significant growth this spring. This semester, the college welcomes 4,656 unique students with over 11,332 total enrollments. These figures represent a robust 10% increase in enrollments over last year and an 11.4% increase in student headcount compared to last spring.

As President Monarrez noted, "At Porterville College, we truly 'Start Small and Go BIG.' We are here to empower students to achieve their dreams, strengthen our community, and shape the future of the Central Valley".

Welcome back, Pirates! Let’s make it a great semester.