Admissions Information

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Application Process

international students at Portland's Saturday market

Your complete application packet should include the following:

 

  • International Application Form You can complete and sign the application form or fill out the online application. Please check deadlines listed below before submitting application.
  • If sponsored by an US sponsor, the US sponsor must filled out I-134 form and send it along with the application.
  • $50 non-refundable Application Fee. Enclose a check or money order payable to "Portland Community College", or provide credit card information.
  • Official academic transcripts from high schools, other colleges, or universities.
  • Evidence of financial resources. Submit a bank letter showing adequate financial support for at least your first year of study at Portland Community College (minimum $18,000). All documents must be in English and cannot be older than 6 months at the time of applicationa. Funds may be either in English or your country's currency.
  • NO TOEFL score is required. Students will take an English placement test during orientation.

 

Transfer Students

If you are an international student transferring to PCC from another school in the U.S or changing your status, please also submit the following:

        Photocopies of current I-20 form, U.S. visa, I-94, and passport photo page

Health Insurance

All international students must have health insurance coverage for the duration of their study. Students are required to purchase medical insurance plan offered by PCC. Please DO NOT buy health insurance coverage from your home country because it will not be accepted by PCC.

Housing and transportation

Learn more about housing and transportation.

Application deadlines:

        Term

        Out of Country

        In-Country (inside US)

        Orientation Dates

        Winter 2010

        November 4


        December 4


        December 16,17,18 (all 3 days)

        Spring 2010

        January 15

        Feburary 15


        March 17,18,19 (all 3 days)


        Summer 2010

        April 15

        May 15


        June 9,10,11 (all 3 days)

         

        Submitting Application Packet

        Mail or fax your completed application packet to:

        Portland Community College International Education-Rock Creek Campus

        17705 NW Springville Rd, Bldg 3 Rm 223

        Portland, OR 97229

        Fax: 503-614-7170