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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.
DOWNLOAD a current chart of transfer admissions requirements of our partner universities.
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:
- Central Washington University
- City University
- Concordia University
- Evergreen State College-EGSC
- Johnson & Wales University
- Lewis-Clark State College
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Portland State University
- State University of New York- Plattsburgh
- University of Montana
- University of Oregon
- University of Washington: Tacoma
- Washington State University
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.
General Inquiries
international@pierce.ctc.edu
Voice:253-964-6229
Fax: (253) 964-6256
Pierce College International Programs
9401 Farwest Drive S.W.
Lakewood, WA 98498-1999
USA
Submission of Applications
internationalapp@
pierce.ctc.edu
Fax: (253) 964-6256
Pierce College International Programs
9401 Farwest Drive S.W.
Lakewood, WA 98498-1999
USA
Study-Abroad Opportunities
for American students
Mary Meulblok
Voice: (253) 964-6725
The International Club
Jen Gruver
Voice: (253) 964-6656
