Acceptance

You will receive an automatic email confirmation once we receive your International Application. Do not forget to return to your application to upload or submit required supplemetnal documents. 

If you are missing supplemental documents, you will receive follow-up emails alerting you to return to your Application Portal to submit missing documents. In your Application Portal, click on your application term and then check under "Supplemental Items and Documents" to view your missing documents. 

Once your application and all supplemetnal documents are complete, it will be evaluated and an admission decision will be made. You will be notified by email of our admission decision within 4 weeks time.

Note: An admission decision will not be made until your application and all supporting documents are submitted through the International Student Application Portal.

How to Receive Your I - 20

Once you are accepted to PCC, your I-20 will be available for download within 7 business days through your Application Portal. Remember to check your I-20 carefully for errors and notify our office if there are corrections. If there are no errors, please read and then sign your I-20 in blue ink.  

Apply for your Student Visa

After you have received your PCC I-20, schedule an appointment with the nearest U.S. Consulate or Embassy to obtain an F-1 visa.

If you are changing your visa status to an F-1 visa while staying in the U.S., read the Change of Status page for step-by-step details to complete this process.

If you are transferring your F-1 visa/SEVIS record/I-20 from another school, read the Transfer your I-20 for step-by-step details to complete this process.

Visit Visa Tips for additional guidance on obtaining your student visa. If you would like additional visa application and interview tips, you can Book an Appointment with an Advisor for help or register for one of our monthly admission workshops. 

Prepare for Registration and Arrival

Follow the New International Student Checklist for a step-by-step guide to prepare for registration of classes before you arrive. It is important that international students register for classes before they arrive on campus in order to have the best selection of times and preference. 

In addition, continue to check your email for important information on how to prepare for your arrival, including information about Pasadena, housing tips, connecting with other new students through our Discord Channel, and more!