How to Apply
- Complete an Application
- Gather Your Documents
- Send Your Application and Documents
- Pay the Processing and Shipping Fee ($50)
- Your I-20 and Acceptance is shipped the next business day.
You are welcome to email us at international@pierce.ctc.edu
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1. Complete an Application
You have two options for applying:
- Complete the Pierce College International Student Admission Application, and email, fax or mail it to us with the supporting documents.
OR - Register/log in to our Online Application and upload all supporting documents online.
2. Gather Your Documents
- Photocopy of the photo page of your passport
- Current bank statement showing sufficient funds (see the Tuition and Fees page for more details)
- $20,000 USD for college admittance
- $18,000 USD for Intensive English Program (IEP) admittance
- Education records:
- Transcripts or diploma of last school or university attended
- For direct admission to college-level classes, proof of English proficiency.
Additional Documents
- For those under the age of 18:
- Provide a signed Liability Release.
- Note: Students must be at least 16 by the first day of instruction.
- For those transferring to Pierce College from another U.S. school:
- Complete a transfer-in form with your current student advisor.
- Provide a copy of your current I-20.
- Send copies of your complete academic records from studying in the United States.
- For those with a U.S. Sponsor: If you have a U.S. sponsor for your funding, please send us a copy of your sponsor’s completed Form I-134.
3. Send your complete application and documents
EMAIL to international@pierce.ctc.edu
FAX to 1-253-964-6256
MAIL to:
Pierce College
International Education
9401 Farwest Drive SW
Lakewood, Washington 98498, USA
4. Pay the Application Fee ($50)
We can accept payment by electronic payment, check (in U.S. dollars, drawn on a U.S. bank) or money order.
- Please use the link below to make your application fee payment online with a credit card.
- Payment can also be made to “Pierce College” by money order or check in U.S. dollars and mailed to the address above.
The application fee is non-refundable.
5. Your I-20 and Acceptance is shipped the next business day.
We send I-20s by DHL Express and they usually arrive at the address a student chooses within 1–5 business days. Along with your I-20, you will receive detailed instructions about getting your visa, housing, airport pickup, and our new student orientation. We will be here to help you, too. Please email us at international@pierce.ctc.edu with any questions, or call 1-253-964-6229.
We look forward to hearing from you.