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Due to unforeseen circumstances, all members of the Pima Community College (PCC) Governing Board will be attending the Board's March 8, 2023, Regular Meeting remotely. At the discretion of the Board Chair, PCC administrators and others making scheduled presentations to the Board may also be appearing remotely. Tonight's meeting will otherwise be conducted in a hybrid format as previously noticed, and members of the public may still attend in person at PCC's District Office, room C-105. During the "Public Comment-Call to the Audience" portion of tonight's meeting, public comments may still be made either remotely or in person. PCC staff will be on-site in room C-105 to assist members of the public attending in person who wish to address comments to the Board.
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International Students - How to Apply

Pima Community College is proud to host international students from about 50 countries. Our team is here to help you!

Do you have a question about your application? Please send your inquiries and application documents to international@pima.edu and we will respond to you shortly! 

You have to meet certain requirements in order to study at Pima Community College as a full-time, F-1 student. Please follow these steps to complete your application. Once admitted, a Form I-20 will be issued to you. 

Application deadlines:

Due to a departmental restructuring, admission for the Fall 2023 semester has been put on hold. The next available admission semester would be Spring 2024, starting on January 18, 2024, and all admission requirements must be satisfied by November 15, 2023. We encourage you to start your Spring 2024 application after August 2023.

Academic Programs

  • Step 1: Complete the online application: Apply to Pima. To be considered for an I-20 form, you must choose a specific program of study on your application. You are not allowed to choose "Undecided" or "Undeclared."
  • Step 2: Provide a copy of your current passport.
  • Step 3: Fill out the Affidavit of Support form. The affidavit must be submitted with a copy of the official bank statement or be verified with a bank seal and a signature. 
  • Step 4: Proof of English Proficiency is only required for students interested in an Academic/Degree-Seeking program.
  • Step 5: Provide copies of high school records and transcripts, properly translated into English. Do not have these records? Don't worry! Please email us and we will discuss your situation with you. 

ESL Training (English as a Second Language) 

If you don't have English proficiency for an academic program yet, you can start with our ESL courses. Once you finish the ESL training, you can transition to an academic program directly. 

  • Step 1: Complete the online application: Apply to Pima
  • Step 2: Provide a copy of your current passport.
  • Step 3: Fill out the Affidavit of Support form. The affidavit must be submitted with a copy of an official bank statement or be verified with a bank seal and a signature.
  • Step 4: English Competency (please choose one below to prove that you have enough English knowledge to take our ESL courses. )
    • Duolingo: 35
    • College ESL Placement Test Level 060 (You can take this placement test after you submit all the other required documents)

Only available to Sonora residents

You have to meet certain requirements in order to study at Pima Community College as an F-1 Border Commuter student. Please follow these steps to complete your application. Once admitted, a Form I-20 will be issued to you. 

Border commuter student eligibility:
  • Must enroll in a minimum of 6 credits each semester.
  • Must be a resident of Mexico.
  • Maintain residence in Mexico while studying with this visa type.
  • Seek admission to the United States at a land border port-of-entry and depart by the end of each day.

Application deadlines:

Due to a departmental restructuring, admission for the Fall 2023 semester has been put on hold. The next available admission semester would be Spring 2024, starting on January 18, 2024, and all admission requirements must be satisfied by November 15, 2023. We encourage you to start your Spring 2024 application after August 2023.

Academic Programs:

  • Step 1: Complete the online application: Apply to Pima. To be considered for an I-20 form, you must choose a specific program of study on your application. You are not allowed to choose "Undecided" or "Undeclared."
  • Step 2: Provide a copy of your current passport.
  • Step 3: Fill out the Affidavit of Support form. The affidavit must be submitted with a copy of the official bank statement or be verified with a bank seal and a signature. 
  • Step 4: Proof of English Proficiency is only required for students interested in an Academic/Degree-Seeking program.
  • Step 5: Provide copies of high school records and transcripts, properly translated into English. Do not have these records? Don't worry! Please email us and we will discuss your situation with you. 

If you are an F1 student and want to transfer to Pima Community College, please follow these steps.

Application deadline:

Due to a departmental restructuring, admission for the Fall 2023 semester has been put on hold. The next available admission semester would be Spring 2024, starting on January 18, 2024, and all admission requirements must be satisfied by January 11, 2024. We encourage you to start your Spring 2024 transfer application after September 2023.

  • Step 1: Complete the online application: Apply to Pima. To be considered for an I-20 form, you must choose a specific program of study on your application. You are not allowed to choose "Undecided" or "Undeclared."
  • Step 2: Provide a copy of your current passport.
  • Step 3: Fill out the Affidavit of Support form. The affidavit must be submitted with a copy of an official bank statement or be verified with a bank seal and a signature.
  • Step 4: Provide a copy of your current F-1 student visa
  • Step 5: Provide copies of all your I-20 form(s)
  • Step 6: Provide a copy of your previous and current unofficial transcript(s)
  • Step 7: Proof of English Proficiency is only required for students interested in an Academic/Degree-Seeking program.
  • Step 1:To be authorized for concurrent enrollment, you need to obtain permission from your current institution. It's important to note that this authorization is granted on a per-semester basis, so you must request it through your international office every semester before enrolling in classes at Pima.
    • To take classes concurrently at Pima as an F-1 international student enrolled at the University of Arizona, you must first obtain approval from UofA's International Student Services office (ISSO). To apply for approval, please visit the University of Arizona's website and search for "Concurrent Enrollment." Once your application is approved, the UofA ISSO will notify PCC's International Center. If you would like more details, you can contact the UofA ISSO. 
    • If you are an F-1 international student at a university/college other than the University of Arizona, your home institution may require you to receive authorization before you can take a class at Pima. Please contact your DSO to confirm before you take a class at Pima.  
  • Step 2: Complete the online application: Apply to Pima
  • Step 3: Provide a copy of your current passport
  • Step 4: Provide a copy of your current F-1 student visa
  • Step 5: Provide a copy of your current I-20 Form
  • Step 6: Provide a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript
  • Step 1: Complete the online application: Apply to Pima
  • Step 2: Provide a copy of your current passport.
  • Step 3: Provide a copy of your current visa.
  • Step 1: Complete the online application: Apply to Pima
  • Step 2: Provide a copy of your current passport.

Please note: Please feel free to contact us via email at International@pima.edu or by calling 520-206-6732 with any questions or need for assistance.

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