UPDATE: The OISS will be closed on Thursday, August 6 for a student services in-service. There will be no Virtual Front Desk on this day. We will re-open on Friday, August 7.
OISS Virtual Resources
- Connect to the Virtual Front Desk (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am-2pm)
- Make a virtual appointment with an International Student Advisor
- Find the latest update for maintaining F-1 visa in Spring 2020
- Join virtual Talk Time Cafes and chat with other students
- Learn about updates for International Admissions
- Hear from OISS about how we’re supporting international students through COVID
Remember: COVID-related health issues are covered by your Pacific Source Heath Insurance
Advising Updated for F-1 International Students
Update Sent 06/29/2020
Find the latest update for F-1 International Student Advising (06/29/2020)
Urgent Updates for F-1 International Students re DHS Announcement for Fall 2020
Update sent 07/14/2020
NEW! State Dept – SEVP Online Course Guidance for F and M Students for Fall 2020 (07/24/2020)
Update for F-1 Current International Students (07/14/2020)
At PCC, you'll socialize and learn language skills through exciting student activities.
Pursue your interests with over 100 programs.
PCC has four campuses throughout Portland.
Small class sizes and dedicated instructors help our students succeed.
Student clubs meet weekly to practice conversation in a supportive, fun environment.
There's always something new to discover on campus, from sports to cultural events.
PCC credits transfer easily to four-year schools.
The Office of International Student Services (OISS) welcomes you to Oregon and PCC!
PCC is a two-year college offering over 100 areas of study, an ESOL Program, and the option to transfer to a four-year school. We are the largest institution of higher education in Oregon, and we have a vibrant and diverse international student community. PCC has four gorgeous campuses located throughout the city. International students love Portland because it is one of the friendliest and safest cities in the U.S., full of pristine parks, great shopping, and fabulous dining experiences. Wherever you are headed, Portland Community College is a great place to start.
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International student newsletter
Sign up to receive our international student newsletter! Sent each week by the International Student Life Team, our newsletter is packed with important PCC announcements and reminders, events and activities, as well as volunteer opportunities for international students.
Contact us
Phone:
All offices can be reached by calling 971-722-7150.
Email:
international@pcc.edu
On campus:
Cascade
Be sure to carry your PCC ID card with you when you are on campus. You will need your PCC ID card to check in at all of our OISS locations.
During this time, the OISS remains available to help international students through phone, email, and virtual appointments.
Location: SU 308
Contact: Kenya.Reutin@pcc.edu / (971) 722-5670
Office hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 8am – 5pm
- Friday: 8am – 4pm
Rock Creek
Be sure to carry your PCC ID card with you when you are on campus. You will need your PCC ID card to check in at all of our OISS locations.
During this time, the OISS remains available to help international students through phone, email, and virtual appointments.
Location: Building 3, room 223
Contact: Meryl.DePasquale@pcc.edu / (971) 722-7535
Office hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 8am – 5pm
- Friday: 8am – 4pm
Southeast
Be sure to carry your PCC ID card with you when you are on campus. You will need your PCC ID card to check in at all of our OISS locations.
During this time, the OISS remains available to help international students through phone, email, and virtual appointments.
Location: Student Commons 119
Contact: Kenya.Reutin@pcc.edu / (971) 722-5670
Office hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 8am – 5pm
- Friday: 8am – 4pm
Sylvania
Be sure to carry your PCC ID card with you when you are on campus. You will need your PCC ID card to check in at all of our OISS locations.
During this time, the OISS remains available to help international students through phone, email, and virtual appointments.
Location: CC 215
Contact: Helen.Wu@pcc.edu / (971) 722-8311
Office hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 8am – 5pm
- Friday: 8am – 4pm
Emergencies
- 911 for emergency police or medical assistance (on or off campus)
- 971-722-4444 for Campus Public Safety (on campus)
- NEW! 971-209-2033 to reach the Office of International Student Services if you have an urgent legal or immigration issue