Pasadena City College Rosemead

Prettier and newer than I expected. I love how the parking is free (for now…) and how there are a lot of eateries close by, like In n Out, Neighbors Tea House (boba and drinks), and Jack in the Box. They have a few general services as well; I was able to meet with a counselor (although it wasn’t helpful at all). I would much rather have my classes here than main campus, as the location is closer to my work; wish more classes could be hosted here!
Random note: don’t park outside the parking lot in front of the fire hydrant; the city police love to prey on poor, innocent students who park there (it’s not marked red and there aren’t any signs).

I like this extension off of PCC because:
1. It’s not as packed as PCC.
2. Parking is free in their lot, and there are plenty of spaces on the streets also.
3. Food basically on every corner. Phở Pasteur, In-​N-​Out, Carl’s Jr. Fresh N Easy, etc.
The computer room is on the second floor, and you can print there (which you need a print card & it’s 10 cents per page). You can take your student ID on the first floor before 12 p.m., and the closest thing to a bookstore is their vending machine with school supplies and snacks. Smart PCC, smart.
Downside, there are some things you just can’t do here, and is only found/​done on the main campus. No library, no activities, etc.
But you know what, I think it’s a good trade off. It’s quite peaceful if you ask me.

Very pretty campus. Just one building. Small, but very nice. This building just opened up las semester I believe but it’s super clean! There’s no bookstores however, just classrooms. Small and cozy. Also, security is great here! Very happy with the Rosemead campus and would recommend It to anyone :)

Welcome. This is your unofficial guide book to PCC Rosemead.
Location is perfect. A lot of PCC students live closer to Rosemead.
PROS/​TIPS:
— The question on everyone’s mind… PARKING is FREE (no permit required… for now) ***Street parking is 2 hrs only and street sweeping is Tuesday mornings
— BOOKSTORE in the form of a vending machine for school supplies (stationary, scientific calc…) and snacks. Convenient since we can’t have the real deal.
— COMPUTER LAB in RM 224 on the second floor (uses the same blue Alchemy print card as the D? Building on the main campus), no time limit
— I think there’s also computers in the study room in RM 106 on the first/​main floor
— Not crowded whatsoever
— Grocery store (fresh n easy) on the corner, Rite Aid a little further down west on Valley Blvd
— Close to Jack in the Box, Carl’s Jr and In-​N-​Out!
CONS:
— Parking lot is a little small with no shaded parking, but I’ve never found it to be full and there’s another lot across the street (also owned by PCC, it saids El Monte Adult School – NOT THE BANK) and plenty of street parking.
— Computer lab is UNSUPERVISED meaning no one is there to help you or control the obnoxious students, but fret not; it is empty most of the time because most people don’t know it exists.
— NO LIBRARY or textbooks If you’re a frugal student that photocopies textbooks then you should take this into consideration. Of course you could also offer a classmate a dollar or something every week for snapping pics of the homework… #protip
— Not much FACULTY on staff and the ones that are available leave in the afternoon so don’t expect to find help, especially if you have a afternoon or night class – tech support included. Printer broken? Figure it out or you’re out of luck.
— Campus is a little BORING. There’s not much to do. It’s small and the computer lab is pretty much about the most exciting thing there is.
— As of 2013/​2014, a lot of the professors are newly or returning or something – basically, you won’t find them on ratemyprofessor.