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At Portland Community College
At Portland Community College
At Portland Community College
At Portland Community College
At Portland Community College
At Portland Community College
At Portland Community College
At Portland Community College
At Portland Community College
At Portland Community College
At Portland Community College
At Portland Community College
At Portland Community College
Portland Community College (PCC) is the largest post-secondary institution for tertiary education in Oregon with approximately 350 international students from over 65 countries. PCC is a National Top 20 Community College and is ranked best in terms of graduates' salaries relative to the cost of tuition.
PCC prepares students for the workforce or successful transfer to four-year schools, and immerses them in a culture of lifelong learning. The college offers programs that span the entire educational spectrum, divided into the following subject areas:
With PCC’s extensive academic options, students can train to secure a rewarding job or earn the required number of credits to transfer to a university. PCC has academic advisors available to help international students:
Portland Community College prepares students for the workforce or transferring to four-year institutions. Students can graduate with a 2-year associate degree, completing their first two years of a bachelor’s degree at PCC, then transfer to a college or university to complete the degree.
F-1 international students may be eligible for one year of OPT which allows F-1 international students to gain practical work experience in their field of study. PCC’s career services can provide a wide range of support services, including help finding jobs and internships, advice on what career to choose, and various job coaching activities. Students can get help building a winning resume, train for interviews, and focus their job search.
Graduates of Portland Community College are well prepared for success in their future studies or career after studying courses focused on foundational skills and professional competencies. Associate degrees are the ideal launch point for a successful university journey, and the college has strong links with many prospective universities for students to consider.
Located in the center of Northeast Portland, students can enjoy the multicultural community. Programs taught here include those in the arts, college transfer, and job training.
The 260-acre campus features plenty of green, natural spaces, a 26,000-square-foot airplane hangar, and 214 permanent art installations. It is also home to the PCC Farm, for students in the Veterinary Technology program and a hangar for the Aviation program.
48 languages are spoken at this campus, where students come from countries including Vietnam, China, Korea, Russia, Latin America, and Ukraine. Situated in Southeast Portland, this campus is the newest to PCC.
Sylvania is the oldest and largest campus at PCC. Students enjoy specialized programs, extensive fitness facilities, the Performing Arts Center, and the MakerLab.
Many resources and facilities help students with their daily life at PCC. Whether students are looking for modern study spaces, complete with all the equipment they need to conduct their studies, social spaces, meals or quality student services, they’ll always find what they need on the college’s campuses.
Students can participate in over 100 clubs on campus. Student Engagement and Leadership offer resources, clubs, jobs, and activities for students to be engaged while studying at PCC.
11,59,125 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
At Portland Community College, all students can access high-quality and affordable tuition. PCC is a great value. At USD 13,000 a year, tuition is around half of what it costs to attend a public university in Oregon. Beginning a bachelor’s degree at PCC is more affordable than studying for a whole degree at a university.
The college prides itself on being very affordable and offers partial scholarships for current students as well as part-time on-campus jobs and payment plans. The PCC Foundation scholarship is available to current students only. This scholarship is a partial scholarship and the award amount ranges from USD 500 to USD 2,500. This scholarship is available once per year, with applications during Winter term for the following Fall. Students must be enrolled at PCC to apply.
Although F-1 students must only show proof of funds for the first year of study to secure a visa, funding must be available for the entire course of study from personal or sponsored funding sources. Sponsors can help cover costs. Sponsors need to sign the Sponsor Information form and provide financial statements.
International students must provide academic transcripts only if they have attended a school in the US.
Requirements for each course can differ depending on the subject and level of study, so it’s recommended that students check the relevant course page for the most up to date information. Some courses/programs may have pre-required courses and those may be taken at PCC as well.
Students must submit a minimum English proficiency to attend PCC. All new international students take a placement test during Orientation. Depending on the score, students will take the appropriate English class to reach the necessary standard of English language ability.
Those who have proof of their English language proficiency may be exempt from the ESOL program.
In general, applicants should be turning 18 years of age in the first term they attend PCC, or older. However, the college does accept students aged 16 to 17 if certain requirements are met. Students should complete the Underage International Student Guardianship form and submit it during Orientation Week.
International students on an F-1 visa are eligible to study a range of courses at Portland Community College. Each learner’s ideal choice will depend on their academic progress so far, their English language ability, and the subject they want to study.
F-1 International students can study towards an associate degree at the college, which is an undergraduate degree lasting two to three years. It’s also possible to earn a certificate while studying for an associate degree.
Available degrees include:
Students can find full details of each degree, including its length, who it’s suited to and what students can get out of it, on the college’s website.
Social support services at PCC include:
Academic support services at no cost for students:
International students can get help with their visa questions. The office’s friendly staff helps share important resources and opportunities for international students.
The OISS helps international students with the admissions process and preparing to study at PCC. They ensure students have a good start through the New International Student Orientation Week, held every term. They also host fun events to help international students get engaged.
The OISS places F-1 international at the heart of all its activities. It assists prospective international students in becoming current students, as well as helping current international students maintain their F-1 visas. OISS encourages international students to get involved in their college community. They can connect with domestic students, PCC, and the Portland community through a wide range of student life activities and events.
Dedicated services for international students include:
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