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.
Winter 2020 – Orientation Events
| Date and Time | Event and Location |
|---|---|
| Monday, Dec. 30 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
IEP Testing Location: Cascade 523 Please bring your passport and I-20 |
| Monday, Dec. 30 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 |
| Tuesday, Dec. 31 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 |
| Thursday, Jan. 2 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, Jan. 3 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Seattle Trip More details will be provided at orientation |
| Monday, Jan. 6 | First Day of College and IEP Classes |
Spring 2020 – Orientation Events
| Date and Time | Event and Location |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 31 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
IEP Testing Location: Cascade 523 Please bring your passport and I-20 |
| Tuesday, March 31 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 1 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 |
| Thursday, April 2 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 3 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Seattle Trip More details will be provided at orientation |
| Monday, April 6 | First Day of College and IEP Classes |