Pensacola Christian College

I live in Texas, and when I began to search for a school to get my graduate degree, I could not find a school in my area that would accept my degree. I called PCC for assistance, and they never returned my call. When I called them again, it was basically, "sorry, and we don't know what to tell you." I was finally able to find one university that would accept my degree, although I had to retake some courses. PCC tells you that it does not matter that they are not accredited, and that they have a great reputation, and schools will accept their credits. It is not true if you live in Texas. I tried Texas A&M, Texas, Baylor, UMHB, UT Arlington, UT Dallas, and several other small colleges. Dallas Baptist University finally accepted me, and I am forever grateful to them. I was extremely disappointed in PCC's response to me, and would not recommend it to someone wanting to pursue a graduate degree at a major university in Texas. And by the way, even though my GRE scores were 1400, it still did not help me.

4th Year Female -- Class 2000

Campus Aesthetics: A, Innovation: D+

PCC has many good qualities: campus safety, excellent
Biblical teaching/preaching, and professionalism about everything thing they do. I spent 4 years at PCC and these were the good qualities that stood out for me. (Also, had I not attended PCC I probably never would have met my husband.)

However, there is a down side to the school. I think the staff could have been a little bit friendlier, especially the teachers at the academy. As an intern at Pensacola Christian Academy, I took away a wealth of knowledge, but not always in a good way. My advisory teacher was very rude and sarcastic. The social life at PCC could have been a little better. Yes, they have social events on campus but, what is wrong with a bunch of co-ed students going out together, all scanning out of course, to go to a pizza place and having a good time? PCC staff and faculty are everywhere in the city. A student/students would only be doing themselves a disservice if they decided to go somewhere they should go or do something they shouldn't do.

My PCC experience in a nutshell: I made life long friends, stayed out of trouble, met my future husband a few years later, and got my degree. My advice to you if you are considering PCC: don't come here if you have a hard time following rules and please keep in mind that it is not accredited, which may or may not be an issue depending on where you go to further your education. Not all rules are bad, but some of the rules at PCC were a little ridiculous (i.e., pantyhose everywhere/everyday) and of course the several "unwritten rules".

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

College was totally beneficial. Everything I learned I have used. If I hadn't gone to this particular college I would be crippled in my experience and capability to teach anywhere. As a Freshman entering college I didn't know about some of the prerequisites for classes such as auditions for music classes. I would ask your faculty advisor and roommates about any prerequisites that would make your registration easier. It is always better to ask a question than to never ask it and to end up with a problem or a bad grade.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000