International Student Orientation
All new international students at Pierce College complete a free orientation to meet other international students and prepare for a successful experience in the U.S.
The orientation includes:
- Placement testing and academic advising.
- Registration for classes.
- Introduction to American life and culture.
- A campus tour, including a visit to the International Office.
- Visits to local area attractions.
- Fun, social events with other new students.
Spring 2019 – Orientation Events
| Date and Time | Event and Location |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, April 2 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
IEP Testing Location: Cascade 523 Please bring your passport and I-20 |
| Tuesday, April 2 9:45–10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. |
Homestay Orientation at the Puyallup Campus Location: PY College Center Room 250 New College Student Orientation at the Puyallup Campus Location: PY College Center Room 250 |
| Wednesday, April 3 8:30–10 a.m. 10 a.m to 3 p.m. |
Homestay Orientation at the Fort Steilacoom Campus Location: FS Performance Lounge, Cascade 4th Floor All Student Orientation at the Fort Steilacoom Campus Location: FS Performance Lounge, Cascade 4th Floor Lunch will be provided |
| Thursday, April 4 8:30–11 a.m. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
IEP Orientation Location: FS Cascade 332 Lecture Hall College Student Orientation Location: FS Cascade 332 Lecture Hall |
| Friday, April 5 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
New Student Seattle Trip More details will be provided at orientation |
| Monday, April 8 | First Day of College Classes Schedule provided at orientation |
| Tuesday, April 9 | First Day of IEP Classes Classes will start at 1 p.m. |
Summer 2019 – Orientation Events
| Date and Time | Event and Location |
|---|---|
| Thursday, June 27 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
IEP Testing Location: Cascade 523 Please bring your passport and I-20 |
| Thursday, June 27 9:45–10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. |
Homestay Orientation at the Puyallup Campus Location: PY College Center Room 250 New College Student Orientation at the Puyallup Campus Location: PY College Center Room 250 |
| Friday, June 28 8:30–10 a.m. 10 a.m to 3 p.m. |
Homestay Orientation at the Fort Steilacoom Campus Location: FS Performance Lounge, Cascade 4th Floor All Student Orientation at the Fort Steilacoom Campus Location: FS Performance Lounge, Cascade 4th Floor |
| Monday, July 1 8:30–11 a.m. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
IEP Orientation Location: FS Cascade 332 Lecture Hall College Student Orientation Location: FS Cascade 332 Lecture Hall |
| Saturday, June 29 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
New Student Seattle Trip More details will be provided at orientation |
| Tuesday, July 2 | First Day of College Classes IEP classes will start at 1 p.m. |
Fall 2019 – Orientation Events
| Date and Time | Event and Location |
|---|---|
| Monday, Sep. 16 and Tuesday, Sep. 17 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
IEP Testing Location: Cascade 523 Please bring your passport and I-20 |
| Tuesday, Sep. 17 9:45–10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. |
Homestay Orientation at the Puyallup Campus Location: PY College Center Room 250 New College Student Orientation at the Puyallup Campus Location: PY College Center Room 250 |
| Wednesday, Sep. 18 8:30–10 a.m. 10 a.m to 3 p.m. |
Homestay Orientation at the Fort Steilacoom Campus Location: FS Performance Lounge, Cascade 4th Floor All Student Orientation at the Fort Steilacoom Campus Location: FS Performance Lounge, Cascade 4th Floor |
| Friday, Sep. 20 8:30–11 a.m. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
IEP Orientation Location: FS Cascade 332 Lecture Hall College Student Orientation Location: FS Cascade 332 Lecture Hall |
| Saturday, Sep. 21 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Washington State Fair Trip More details will be provided at orientation |
| Monday, Sep. 23 | First Day of College Classes IEP classes will start at 1 p.m. |