Steps to Study Abroad
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Review the Program Choices on the PCC Study Abroad Website
For the most current information regarding specific program dates, accommodations, costs and courses, review the PCC Study Abroad website at www.pcc.edu/studyabroad.
Attend a Study Abroad Information Session
You can pick up specific program informational brochures, watch a general presentation about PCC’s study abroad program, view specific program information DVDs and ask questions about the programs that interest you. Visit the Study Abroad website for the most current information on session dates, locations and times.
Meet with a Study Abroad Program Advisor
Make an appointment to meet with a PCC Study Abroad Program Advisor by calling our office at (971) 722-7152 or emailing us at studyabroad@pcc.edu. Our office is located on the Rock Creek Campus in Building 3, Room 223.
Research Your Funding Options
Make an appointment at your campus financial aid office to determine your financial aid eligibility and the other funding options available to you. Your financial aid advisor can also help you check into potential scholarships.
Contact the PCC Financial Aid Office at
• Sylvania Campus (CC 212)— (503) 977-4934
• Cascade Campus (SSB 105)—(503) 978-5278
• Rock Creek Campus (Bldg. 9, Rm 104)—(503) 614-7216
• Southeast Center (MSH 152a)—(503) 788-6254
or visit their website by going to www.pcc.edu and selecting Financial Aid under “Quick Links.”
Consult with Your Academic Advisor
Your college academic advisor can help you determine how the study abroad experience can address your overall academic goals and which PCC study abroad program will best fit your specific degree requirements.
Begin the Application Process
We strongly recommend that you begin making your study abroad plans at least six months prior to the program start date. Consult the PCC study abroad website to confirm the specific application deadline for your program of interest. Program applications and application instructions can also be downloaded and printed from the program webpage.
Enroll in Required Prerequisite Courses
Some programs may have language or course prerequisites. Check the program application instructions for potential prerequisite requirements.
Pay Outstanding College Fees and Debts
If you are a current or past PCC student, you must pay outstanding fees and debts before enrolling in a study abroad program. Examples of debts include parking tickets, overdue library books and bounced checks.
Apply for a Passport
You must apply for a passport if:
• You do not have a passport
• Your passport was issued over 11 years ago
• You were younger than 18 when your last passport was issued
• Your passport is going to expire prior to 3 months after your return from your study abroad program
You may apply in person at selected post offices, at federal or state courts of records, or at one of the passport agencies of the U.S. Department of State . Proof of U.S. Citizenship (birth certificate, naturalization certificate or previous U.S. passport), two recent headshot photos (2"x2"), and current identification with photo or physical description are required. You may renew a passport by mail if it expired recently.
Apply early as applications can take six to ten weeks to process.