International Student Admissions
Important Updates for Prospective International Students
02/21/2023: PCC Online Courses Beginning Fall 2023
State Department COVID-19 Updates for Prospective Students:
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:
Summer 2023
| Student group | Application Deadlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Outside US / Initial | April 12, 2023 | Online application »
Application Instructions [English] [Español] |
| Inside US / Transfer | May 29, 2023 |
These dates could be subject to change.
- Financial documents cannot be dated before: August 12, 2022
- Orientation week – mandatory attendance all days: June 12-16, 2023
- First day of class: June 26, 2023
Fall 2023
| Student group | Application Deadlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Outside US / Initial | July 11, 2023 | Online application »
Application Instructions [English] [Español] |
| Inside US / Transfer | August 28, 2023 |
These dates could be subject to change.
- Financial documents cannot be dated before: November 12, 2022
- Orientation week – mandatory attendance all days: September 11-15, 2023
- First day of class: September 25, 2023
Winter 2024
| Student group | Application Deadlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Outside US / Initial | Coming Soon | Application Instructions
[English] [Español] |
| Inside US / Transfer | Coming Soon |
At this time, Portland Community College is changing our application system and the Winter 2024 application is not yet available. It should be available for you to apply in September 2023.
These dates could be subject to change.
- Financial documents cannot be dated before: Coming Soon
- Orientation week – mandatory attendance all days: Coming Soon
- First day of class: Coming Soon
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 fillable 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.
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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. Please complete this Underage International Student Guardianship form and submit it during mandatory orientation.
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can study at PCC?
- Most students who are in nonimmigrant status study at PCC in the F-1 international student status. Visit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s website for a list of all nonimmigrant visa classes and whether it allows for full-time or part-time study.Notes:
- Foreign Nationals who are U.S. Permanent Residents, on approved Refugee or Asylum status, can study in the United States without any restrictions.
- Individuals in the U.S. on a Visitor or Tourist visa (B1/2) or ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) cannot study in credit courses at PCC.
- Individuals in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa can apply for a change of status to the F-1 visa through USCIS.
Questions about study while on a nonimmigrant visa other than the F-1 visa should be discussed with an immigration lawyer and/or the Department of Homeland Security.
What can I study at PCC?
- F-1 international students must select programs that are offered all or mostly in-person. For a list of programs that you can study, and for more information, please visit our Programs for F-1 Students page.
Can I work while studying?
- Students on an F-1 visa are allowed to work part-time, on-campus only. PCC has many student jobs such as working in the international office, cafeteria, bookstore, computer labs, etc. On-campus employment is an option for current students, but it is not guaranteed and it is not a sufficient plan for how you will afford future tuition costs. You can read more about PCC’s on-campus employment for international students policy here.
What is a term? When is each term?
- For many colleges, the academic year is divided into terms; the most common terms are semesters and quarters.
- Semesters divide the academic year in two, a fall (or autumn) semester and a spring semester. Semesters are about 15 weeks long. The fall semester usually runs August to December, and the spring semester January to May.
- Quarters divide the academic year into four pieces, a fall (or autumn) quarter, a winter quarter, a spring quarter, and a summer quarter. Quarters are about 10 weeks long. The fall quarter typically runs September to December, the winter quarter January to March, the spring quarter March to June, and the summer quarter June to August.
- At PCC, we use the quarter system. As an international student, you are required to be enrolled in 3 terms per year. However, you can study for all 4 terms if you want.
This page is maintained by the International Admissions Coordinator.
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