Admissions Information

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Application Process

international students at Portland's Saturday market

Your complete application packet should include the following:

  • International Student Application Form. You can complete and sign the application form or fill out the online 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 current bank statement or a bank letter showing adequate financial support for at least your first year of study at Portland Community College (minimum $17,216). 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.

    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.
        • Completed SEVIS Transfer in form

NO TOEFL score is required. Students will take an English placement test during orientation.

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.

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