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Welcome to Pierce College
Established in 1967; nationally recognized for academic excellence
A fully accredited, state run, 2-year community college
Location: Two campuses, both 45 minutes south of Seattle, in beautiful Washington State. The area is known for its natural beauty, clean environment and cutting edge technology.
Total enrollment: 9,000 students
- Lakewood Campus: 6,000 students
- Puyallup Campus: 3,000 students
- International students: Over 200, from 20 different countries
Programs of study, all taught by our outstanding faculty:
University transfer programs -- Start your bachelor's degree: Most academic majors available, including accounting, art, business (administration, finance, management, and marketing) computer information, education, engineering, psychology, sociology, theatre/digital film, and many more.
2 years at Pierce College + 2 years at a U.S. university = 4 year bachelor's degree. Recent graduates have transferred to the University of Washington: New York University: Carnegie Mellon: Purdue: the San Francisco Art Institute: the Fashion Institute of New York, and many other outstanding universities.
- Professional-technical programs: From 6 months to 2 years in duration; programs include Accounting; Human Resources; Marketing; Small Business Entrepreneurship; Supervision and Management; Nursing; Digital Design; Computer Information Systems; and Early Childhood Education.
- 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 of instruction, beginning through advanced
- Small class size
- Excursions to exciting locations
- English Conversation Partner Program
- Access to all Pierce College facilities, events and activities
- Admission to Pierce College guaranteed upon successful completion of the Intensive English Program
- International Fast Track High School Completion Program: The fast way to finish high school and earn credits toward a bachelor's degree. Students can earn a Washington State High School Diploma and transferable university credits at the same time. Save money -- pay once for classes that count towards both a high school diploma and a university degree.
- Campus Facilities: Nationally recognized, award-winning libraries with all the latest information technology; many computers for student use; free internet and wi-fi; cafeteria; Tutoring and Writing Centers; a new Fitness Center.
- Services and Activities for Students: A well-staffed International Office assists international students with admissions, orientation, immigration matters, academic advising, university transfer, and social activities. Our Student Programs office organizes many exciting activities, trips, and events. A wide range of clubs and several campus theater and music groups help students make new friends. Campus and local resources are available for students of any culture or religion.
- Housing: Students can live with a local American host family and experience American culture first hand, or rent an apartment in the safe, quiet neighborhood surrounding the campus.
Quarter |
Classes begin* |
Classes end |
Suggested application deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2009 |
September 23 |
December 11 |
August 15 |
Winter 2010 |
January 4 |
March 19 |
November 15 |
Spring 2010 |
March 29 |
June 11 |
February 15 |
Summer 2010 |
June 21 |
August 17 |
May 15 |
Fall 2010 |
September 22 |
December 10 |
August 15 |
Estimated Costs for the 2009 – 2010 School Year (September 2009 - August 2010)
Intensive English Program |
Academic Classes |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Items | Quarterly (3 months) |
Academic Year (9 months) |
Quarterly (3 months) |
Academic Year (9 months) |
| Tuition & fees* | US $2,450 | US $7,350 | US $2,800 | US $8,400 |
| Health insurance** | $207 | $621 | $207 | $621 |
| Books & supplies | $200 | $600 | $300 | $900 |
| Housing & meals $550/month*** | $1,650 | $4,950 | $1,650 | $4,950 |
| Personal expenses | $750 | $2,250 | $750 | $2,250 |
| Total cost (estimate) | US $5,257 | US $15,771 | US $5,707 | US $17,121 |
** Fee can be waived if student has proof of his/her own adequate health insurance.
***Based on homestay; students may also choose to live in a rented apartment near campus.
For more information: http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/International/
Contact us any time at: international@pierce.ctc.edu
Pierce College, International Education Office
9401 Farwest Drive, S.W.
Lakewood, Washington 98498-1999 USA
Phone: (253) 964-7327; Fax: (253) 964-6256
