Palau Community College - PCC

Vision Statement:
"We strive to guarantee quality and excellence." It was known at that time as Micronesian Occupational Center.

Palau Community College (PCC) was founded in 1969 as a two-year post-secondary vocational/technical institution. It grew out of a trade school that had its beginning in 1927 during the Japanese administration prior to World War II. PCC began with a small group of students enrolled in one vocational program on a campus with limited physical facilities. The expansion of vocational education resulted

from such factors as a growing political awareness, articulation among the states/republics of Micronesia, and a greater commitment to educational and ecomonic development by the United States of America. Funding permitted the addition of facilities and staff so that by 1976, training programs were provided in more than twenty specific vocational areas grouped into ten trade clusters. The goal of a post-secondary institution for vocational education to prepare students with necessary skills and knowledge needed in a developing and expanding economy has not changed through the years. Until 1977, the Micronesian Occupational Center and the Community College of Micronesia were two autonomous post-secondary institutions serving Micronesia. On March 29, 1977, Trust Territory Public Law No. 7-29, amended later by Public Law 7-130, created the College of Micronesia as a public corporation under its own Board of Regents. The law, which took effect October 1, 1977, joined into a single post-secondary educational system the Micronesian Occupational Center and the Community College of Micronesia (which included the CCM-affiliated School of Nursing). In May 1978, Micronesian Occupational Center officially became Micronesian Occupational College, a distinct and complementary part of the College of Micronesia. In September 1987, a treaty among the Republic of Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau regarding the College of Micronesia was executed establishing complete autonomy of each college in the COM system to local governments. The treaty was terminated on March 31, 1993, which laid the foundation for Palau Community College. On March 19, 1993, the Republic of Palau President Kuniwo Nakamura signed into law RPPL No.4-2, known as Higher Education Act of 1993, establishing Palau Community College as an independent college with its own governing board.. On April 2, 1993, Micronesian Occupational College officially became Palau Community College. ACCREDITATION

Palau Community College is a post-secondary vocational/academic institution serving all of Micronesia. Beginning in 1972, it developed into a viable technical institution through a series of self-evaluations and accreditation visits from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. In June 1977, Palau Community College was granted full accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Again in 1982, 1987, 1992, and 1997, after site visits and reviews of the institutional self-evaluation as required every five years, Palau Community College received reaffirmation of its accreditation status from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. After the site visit and review of the institutional self-evaluation in 2003, Palau Community College received reaffirmation and was granted a six-year term. Palau Community College will be up for its next self study evaluation in 2010. The College has been accredited by the Western Assocation of Schools and Colleges (WASC) for the last thirty-one (31) years.

05/06/2026

📢 Important Summer 2026 Announcement! 📢

Palau Community College reminds all students that June 08 marks the first day of instruction for the Summer 2026 term.

📚 June 08 & 09 are also designated for Credit by Examination and the Drop/Add Period.

Stay informed and ready for a great summer semester!

🌐Visit pcc.palau.edu or call (680) 488‑2470/2471 for details.

05/06/2026

PCC Continuing Education Department is excited to announce an upcoming Noontime Seminar on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

Noontime Seminar
Topic: Norway and Palau: Connected by Sea
Speaker: H.E. Christian Halaas Lyster, Norway's Ambassador to the Philippines and Palau
Date: June 9, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Venue: PCC Assembly Hall

04/06/2026

Free Caregiver Training

03/06/2026

Attention PCC Summer 2026 Interns:

Palau Community College will hold a mandatory orientation session for all Summer 2026 interns to help prepare you for your upcoming internship experience.

Please ensure you attend at the following designated time and location:

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: Assembly Hall II, Tekrar Building

Please scan the QR code for the location of the meeting.

25/05/2026

Palau Community College’s new Bachelor of Science in Science Program offers students hands-on research opportunities, expert faculty mentorship, and a multidisciplinary approach to science education—preparing graduates for diverse careers in STEM fields.

15/05/2026

Palau Community College 63rd Commencement Exercises livestream:

Palau Community College 63rd Commencement Exercises Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/05/2026

Palau Community College 63rd Commencement Exercises

English:
Palau Community College (PCC) congratulates all 2026 Graduates across Palau. The college also takes this opportunity to cordially invite the community to its 63rd Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10AM, to be held at the PCC Cafeteria. Please join us as we celebrate and honor the achievements of the PCC Graduating Class of 2026.

Palauan:
A Palau Community College (PCC) a chodengeseterir a rokui el ngalek ra skuul el mo tuobed er chelchal rak ra rokui el skuul er Belau. Dirrek el nguu tial techall e mengemedaol ra buai el mei ra mong me ng okolm ma edei el omelilt (63rd Commencement Exercises) ra skuul el mo er ngii ra Ongeim el Lureor el teruich me a eim (May 15, 2026) el kebesengil elechang el ongeim buil ra teruich el klok ra tutau (10AM) ra PCC Cafeteria. Mei me desterir a rengeleked er tial sils er tir el mocha ngmai a babilengir ra daingak.

06/05/2026

The Palau Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the PCC Conference Room in the Dort building on campus. All Board meetings are open to the public, except when the Board is discussing personnel matters. If you wish to attend the meeting, please call 488-2470, 488-2471, or 488-1669 for accommodations.

29/04/2026

📢 Alii PCC Students!

The Palau Behavioral Health Advisory Council (PBHAC) is conducting an important survey on Substance Use. 📝 Join us on the 1st floor of the Ewatel Building (next to CE and across Midtown Mobile Gas Station) to share your thoughts and insights.

As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey will receive vouchers for gas or food! 🍔⛽ Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your voice heard and get rewarded!

28/04/2026

🎓 Attention PCC Graduating Class of 2026! 🎓

Mark your calendars! 📅 We have an important meeting coming up on Friday, May 8th, 2026, at PCC Assembly Hall from 1 PM to 2 PM.

Join us to get all the essential details about your upcoming graduation and celebrate this milestone together! Bring your questions and your excitement as we prepare for this amazing journey ahead.

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Telephone

+6804882470

Website

http://pcc.palau.edu/

Address

P. O. Box 9
Koror
96940

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00