International Student Admissions
COVID-19 Updates for Prospective International Students
PCC is in sustained reopening for Fall 2021, with most classes and services online/remote.
During these difficult times, PCC’s International Admissions Team remains active in assisting student applicants. What we are doing:
- We continue to accept and process applications for the upcoming terms.
- We are assisting prospective students with deferrals (no fee).
- We are available at international@pcc.edu for any questions about applications or next steps.
State Department COVID-19 Updates for Prospective Students
- Visa appointment wait times
- US State Dept: Extension of validity for National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) for Travelers from China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and India (08/12/2021)
- SEVP Online Course Guidance for F and M Students for Fall 2020 (07/24/2020)
Message from OISS Admissions Team Leadership
Update for Prospective F-1 International Students (09/01/2021)
Completing your application
1) International application form
Choose the tab for the term you would like to apply for, and click on that “online application” button.
All application documents are due by the following dates:
Winter 2022
Applications must be submitted
| Student group | Dates | Application link |
|---|---|---|
| Outside US / Initial | March 15, 2021-October 13, 2021 | Online application » Or, you can fill out the paper application Winter 2020 paper application |
| Inside US / Transfer | March 15, 2021-November 29,2021 |
*Any application received after these deadlines will be automatically deferred to the next term.
Financial documents cannot be dated before
- February 15, 2021
Orientation week – MANDATORY ATTENDANCE ALL DAYS
- December 13-17, 2021
*These dates could be subject to change.
First day of class
- January 10, 2022
Spring 2022
Applications must be submitted
| Student group | Dates | Application link |
|---|---|---|
| Outside US / Initial | June 7, 2021-January 21, 2022 | Online application » Or, you can fill out the paper applicationSpr 2019 paper application |
| Inside US / Transfer | June 7, 2021-March 7, 2022 |
*Any application received after these deadlines will be automatically deferred to the next term.
Financial documents cannot be dated before
- May 7, 2021
Orientation week – MANDATORY ATTENDANCE ALL DAYS
- March 21-25, 2022
*These dates could be subject to change.
First day of class
- April 4, 2022
Summer 2022
Applications must be submitted
| Student group | Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Outside US / Initial | September 13, 2021 – April 13, 2022 | Online application » Or, you can fill out the paper application ring 2019 paper application |
| Inside US / Transfer | September 13, 2021 – May 30, 2022 |
*Any application received after these deadlines will be automatically deferred to the next term.
Financial documents cannot be dated before
- August 13, 2021
Orientation week – MANDATORY ATTENDANCE ALL DAYS
- June 13 – 17, 2022
*These dates could be subject to change.
First day of class
- June 27, 2022
Fall 2022
Applications must be submitted
| Student group | Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Outside US / Initial | December 13, 2021 – July 12, 2022 | Online application » Or, you can fill out the paper application ring 2019 paper application |
| Inside US / Transfer | December 13, 2021 – August 29, 2022 |
*Any application received after these deadlines will be automatically deferred to the next term.
Financial documents cannot be dated before
- November 13, 2021
Orientation week – MANDATORY ATTENDANCE ALL DAYS
- September 12 – 16, 2022
*These dates could be subject to change.
First day of class
- September 26, 2022
2) Passport photo page
- Submit a copy of your passport photo page (with picture, name, and date of birth).
3) Academic transcripts
- If you have attended high school, an Intensive English Program, college, or university in the United States, you must submit academic transcripts (list of classes and grades) from all attended schools.
- If you have only attended high school, college, or university outside the United States, you must submit academic transcripts (list of classes and grades) from your current or most recent high school, college, or university.
- If the transcripts are not in English, you must submit a copy in the original language along with an English translation.
- The transcript (or the English translation) must include the name and address of the high school, college, or university.
- For initial admissions purposes, unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, official transcripts may later be required.
4) Proof of financial resources
- Complete and submit the Statement of Financial Responsibility form.
- Submit all required supporting documents as detailed on the Statement of Financial Responsibility form.
5) Health insurance agreement
- Read, sign and submit International Student Health Insurance Agreement
6) Proof of English proficiency form
English proficiency is NOT required for admission to PCC, but you may be exempted from the ESOL placement testing and ESOL program if you are able to show proof of English proficiency.
Click to see larger image
Click to see larger image
Additional requirements
- Age requirement: In general, applicants should be turning 18 years of age in the first term they attend PCC, or older. However, we do accept students aged 16 to 17 if certain requirements are met. The Admissions Team will provide the applicant with the necessary paperwork and inform them of the special guidelines.
- Transfer students: There are a few additional steps for transfer students
- Former PCC students on suspension: There are alternative steps for students on suspension
Submitting materials
Materials should be submitted within the application portal. Alternatively, you may submit documents directly to international@pcc.edu.
Contact Us
Phone: +1-971-722-7150 | international@pcc.edu
This page is maintained by the International Admissions and Enrollment Coordinator.