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Associate Degrees

Conditional Admission Guarantee to University

Students who complete the two-year Associate degree at Pierce College routinely transfer to universities all over the United States. However, we also have pre-arranged tracks with certain partner universities, which we call Conditional Guaranteed Admission. This is an advantageous plan for many students. Our partner universities will offer conditional guaranteed admission to Pierce College students, allowing them to transfer as third-year students with junior standing. For certain majors, additional admissions requirements apply; see the chart below.

Partner universities:

  • Central Washington University - CWU
  • Pacific Lutheran University - PLU
  • University of Montana - UM
  • University of Washington - UWT
 
CWU
PLU*
UM
UWT
Minimum cumulative grade point average for general admission
2.5
2.5
2.0
2.75
AREAS OF STUDIES**
 
 
 
 
Business
X
X
X
X
Computer Science
X
X
X
X
Economics
X
X
X
 
Education, Physical Education
X
X
X
 
Engineering
X
X
 
X
Health Sciences
X
X
X
X
Humanities
X
X
X
X
Performing Arts
X
X
X
X
Science and Mathematics
X
X
X
X
Social Sciences
X
X
X
X

*Guaranteed scholarship of $4000 per year for up to 2 years.

**For specific majors check with the university’s admissions office or visit their website to find out more about your intended major and any special requirements.

Majors at Pierce College:

  • Business (including accounting, administration, finance, marketing)
  • Computer science
  • Economics
  • Education, physical education
  • Engineering (including aeronautical, bio, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, industrial, materials)
  • Health sciences (pre-dentistry, pre-medical, pre-nursing, pre-occupational therapy, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy), health education wellness
  • Humanities (including art, journalism, languages, philosophy, speech communication)
  • Performing arts (including vocal and instrumental music, drama, digital film)
  • Science and mathematics (including astronomy, atmospheric science, biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, mathematics, microbiology, oceanography, physics)
  • Social sciences (including anthropology, archeology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, sociology)

To receive your letter of guaranteed conditional admission, follow these 3 steps:

1. Apply to Pierce College http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/International/HowToApply.php

2. Choose the university from which you want to receive conditional guaranteed admission; choose from:

3. Notify Pierce College of your university choice; you can write the name of the university on your Pierce College International Student Application or send an email to: jgruver@pierce.ctc.edu

With your letter of admission and I-20 from Pierce College, you will receive a letter of conditional guaranteed admission from the university of your choice.

Frequently asked questions:

Q – What if I change my plans – will I have to transfer to the university that offered me conditional guaranteed admission?
A - If you change your plans, you do not have to accept the offer; you can transfer to another university.

Q – Will the university contact me?
A – Yes, Pierce College will give your name and contact information to the university.

Q – When I apply for my student visa, should I show the letter of conditional guaranteed admission to the consular officer?
A – Yes! While the letter does not guarantee you will get the student visa, it does show you have given careful thought to your educational planning.