International students who cannot start their term because of visa or personal reasons can request a one-time deferral, or delay, of their admissions to PCC. 

What is a deferral?

A deferral request is a delay of your admissions to the next open term. Students who are approved for a deferral will not need to submit their PCC International Application, application fee or supplemental documents again. Your PCC I-20 will also be re-issued with updated dates to reflect your new admissions term. 

Who can apply for a deferral?

All international students who have not been deferred from a previous term and who have submitted or have been admitted to PCC can apply for a deferral. 

Who cannot apply for a deferral?

International students are eligible for a one-time deferral of their application to the next open term. 
If you were deferred from the previous term, you will not qualify for a deferral anymore and need to submit a new PCC International Application and updated supporting documents.

International students who started their application and have not submitted it are also not eligible for a deferral. Please submit a new PCC International Application and supporting documents if you wish to be considered for a different term.

How do I submit a deferral?

• Return to your PCC International Application
• From the main menu, click on the application you wish to defer. For example: “Summer 2025 – Business Administration”
• From the top right-hand corner of your application, click on “Request Deferral”
• Complete the appropriate questions
• Hit “Submit” to complete your deferral request

How long does it take to process my deferral request?

Deferral requests are reviewed within 10 to 15 business days. If your deferral request is approved, you will receive your admissions email and updated PCC I-20.

How long does it take to receive my deferred PCC I-20?

After your deferral request is approved and you receive your new admissions email, you will receive your deferred PCC I-20 within 48 hours. You can return to your PCC International Application to download your updated I-20. 

I have more questions. Who can I talk to?

You can schedule an appointment to talk to an Admissions Advisor or email us at international@pasadena.edu.