Pierce College
Contact Information
Director of International Programs
9401 Farwest Drive S.W.
Lakewood , Washington 98498-1999
Phone: 253.964.7327
Fax: 253.964.6256
9401 Farwest Drive S.W.
Lakewood , Washington 98498-1999
Phone: 253.964.7327
Fax: 253.964.6256
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- region: West
- setting: Suburban
- type: Public
- total students: 9000
- school size: Medium
- type of school: Community College
- type of housing: Homestay,Apartment
- cost of attendance: academics: $8625; ESL: $7650
- top programs: 1.Intensive English (ESL) 2.Business 3.Science/Technology
Program Description
Welcome to Pierce College!
We invite you to study at Pierce College, a fully accredited 2-year community college located a short distance south of Seattle. A state school, established in 1967, we offer top quality education at a reasonable price. International students come from all over the world for Associate (university transfer) Degrees, studies in English language, professional-technical degree and certificate programs, and our Fast Track High School Completion Program, all taught by our outstanding faculty.Intensive English (ESL) Program
- Courses in Listening, Conversation, Pronunciation, Composition, Grammar, Reading and American Culture
- 20 hours of instruction per week with an academic focus
- Four levels, beginning through advanced
- Small class size
- Direct entry to college (academic) programs guaranteed upon successful completion of the Intensive English Program
- Conversation Partner Program
- Excursions to local places of interest included with tuition
Academic Options
Associate Degrees (University Transfer Programs -- 2 + 2 = 4): Students can complete the two-year Associate Degree at Pierce College, then transfer to a university and, after two more years of studies, earn a bachelor's degree. Many majors are available including art, business, communications, computers, economics, education, engineering, theatre arts, and digital film.Transfer advisors help students in the process of transferring to a university; recent graduates have transferred to University of Washington, New York University; Carnegie Mellon; Purdue; San Francisco Art Institute, Fashion Institute of New York, and many other excellent universities.
Professional-Technical Degree or Certificate Programs: Students can gain valuable career skills in our short- or long-term job training programs. Fields of study include business, computer information systems, early childhood education and social service.
Fast Track High School Completion Program: This program enables students to earn a Washington State High School Diploma and, at the same time, earn credits towards their bachelor's degree. It takes approximately two years to complete this program (depending on English proficiency). Students follow the course requirements for the Associate (university transfer) Degree. Students in the Fast Track Program enroll in classes that give them both high school and college/university credit.
Housing
The International Office will help students find an appropriate "home away from home." You can:- Live with a host family and experience American culture first hand.
- Rent an apartment in the safe, quiet neighborhood surrounding the campus.
- Share an apartment with another student.
Facilities, services, and activities for students
- A well-staffed International Office meets the special needs of international students.
- Nationally recognized, award-winning libraries with all the latest information technology.
- State-of-the-art computer labs.
- Tutoring and writing centers providing students extra help with their studies - for free!
- New Fitness Center
- Student Programs office that organizes many fun activities, trips, and events for students.
- International students make new friends by participating in student clubs and organizations; college sports teams; student government; campus music, drama and film productions.
- Campus and local resources available for students of any culture or religion.
Applying for Admission
Please submit the following:- International Student Application (available at http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/International/HowToApply.php)
- Application fee of $50
- Academic Records:
- For Intensive English Program or academics: Proof of high school graduation or university/college attendance
- For High School Completion Program: High school transcript, in English
- Official bank statement showing the availability of sufficient funds for all expenses for the first academic year: US$15,771 for the Intensive English Program, or US$17,121 for college or high school completion programs
- For direct admission to college-level classes, please include one of the following with your application:
- TOEFL score of 61 (IBT) / 173 (CBT) / 500 (PBT)
- IELTS score of 5.0
- STEP Eiken score of Grade I or Pre I
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