Orientation, or New International Student Welcome, is the mandatory check-in for all new and returning international students.

New International Student Welcome

New International Student Welcome is a 1-day in-person welcome where students learn about PCC, the benefits of the F-1 visa, connect with new and current students, and tools necessary for F-1 student success. New International Student Welcome is mandatory for all new and returning PCC international students.

Attending New International Student Welcome will qualify you for priority registration #3, which means you get to select classes earlier than other students with no priority registration. 

Details

Spring 2025 New International Student Welcome
Mandatory for all new and returning F-1 international students admitted to Spring 2025 term

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Check-in starts at 8:00AM)
Creveling Lounge (CC Building 2nd Floor)
Breakfast and lunch provided

Summer 2025 New International Student Welcome
Mandatory for all new and returning F-1 international students admitted to Summer 2025 term

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Check-in starts at 8:00AM)
Creveling Lounge (CC Building 2nd Floor)
Breakfast and lunch provided

Transportation and Parking

• PCC's address is 1570 E. Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91106. Access here for additional directions
• The nearest parking lot to Creveling Lounge is Lot 11
• Remember to pay for your parking by cash or credit card using the yellow parking permit machines

Documents to Bring

• Printed copy of your passport
• Printed copy of your signed I-20
• Printed copy of your F-1 visa stamp or your U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Approval Notice I-797
• Printed copy of your I-94 record. You can only download your I-94 after you arrive in the U.S.
• Printed and completed Check-In Form
• Printed and completed F-1 Student Agreement

Additional Information

• New Internatioanl Student Welcome is mandatory for all new PCC international students. Students cannot reschedule. Failure to complete New International Student Welcome will result in registration delays and negative effects on your F-1 visa status. Please make travels plans accordingly.
• Please plan to arrive on time and stay for the duration of the event. Re-arrange your plans to ensure you attend.  
• Parents and guardians are encouraged to join. A separate Parent Orientation is scheduled at the same time as New International Student Welcome. 
• Breakfast and lunch is provided.
• Questions regarding Orientation can be directed to international@pasadena.edu.