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Applying to PCC is simple and the best choice you can make to set your future on fire! And you can get started right now. 

How to Apply

Applicants who need a student F-1 visa to study in the U.S., who currently have a valid student F-1 visa, or who wish to change their current visa status to F-1 student must submit an online International Application and supporting documents to PCC: 

  1. Review the International Application Checklist
  2. Prepare your Supporting Documents
  3. Submit your International Application and supporting documents online:

International Student Application

Note: Applications submitted via our domestic application, CCCApply, will not be considered. 

Application Deadlines

Spring 2025

Term Starts: February 18
Term Ends: June 16

August 1, 2024 PCC International Application Opens for Spring 2025

December 15, 2024

Deadline for students who are outside the United States and need to apply for an F-1 visa.

January 31, 2024

Deadline for F-1 students applying in the United States (Transfer) and Change of Status from another visa type.
Ongoing

Admission decisions issued within 14 business days of a complete International Application

A complete application includes the online application and all required supporting documents

Fall 2024 

Term Starts: August 26
Term Ends: December 15

January 1, 2024 PCC International Application Opens for Fall 2024
July 15, 2024 Deadline for students who are outside the United States and need to apply for an F-1 visa
August 1, 2024 Deadline for F-1 students applying in the United States and Change of Status from another visa type
ONGOING

Admission decisions issued within 14 business days of a complete International Application

A complete application includes the online application and all required supporting documents

Application Types

Outside the U.S. (Overseas) Students:

  • You are currently outside the United States
  • You currently do not have an F-1 visa and need to apply for one

F-1 Students Applying in the U.S.: 

  • You are currently inside the United States
  • You currently have and studying under an F-1 visa

Change of Status Students:

  • You are currently inside the United States
  • You currently do not have an F-1 visa
  • You entered the Untied States using another type of visa
  • You will stay in the U.S. to change into an F-1 visa status

Special Admissions Process

Depending on your age, major and/or English skills, you may need to follow a special admissions process. Choose the link below that applies to you!

What should you do after you apply?

After you submit a complete International Application, which consists of the International Application and all supporting documents, your application will be reviewed and a decision will be made. 

Check your email for your admissions decision or log back into your International Application portal to view the status of your application.