International Student Services
Concurrent Enrollment for F-1 Students
Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC) welcomes part-time/concurrent international students who are maintaining F-1 status at another U.S. school. The concurrent application can be completed in three steps. Processing time is up to three business days from the date ALL steps are completed. Admissions decisions are sent via email. F-1 concurrent applications are accepted year-round provided there is space in courses.
Contact LAPC International Student Services if you have any questions about your application. Phone: 1 (818) 719-6417, email: intlstu@piercecollege.edu , Live Chat
Note: these steps are for international students who plan to attend part-time. If you would like to attend full-time, view the full-time student International Application Checklist.
STEP 1: Submit the Online Application
Submit the online LAPC International Students Application. When you get to the question prompt asking whether you will be attending full-time or part-time, indicate part-time.
After you submit the application:
It can take a couple days for the college to process your application. After it has been processed, you will receive an email from the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) with your student ID number. Your ID number is needed to access your LACCD Student Portal. Activate your student portal to complete Step 2.
STEP 2: Pay the $50 USD Application Fee
Pay the $50 USD non-refundable application fee through the LACCD Student Portal. You will need your LACCD student ID number to access the portal.
STEP 3: Email Your Supplemental Documents to LAPC International
Email your supplemental documents to intlstu@piercecollege.edu
- In the email subject line, put "Concurrent Application Documents."
- In the email, include your LACCD Student ID Number so we can locate your application.
Concurrent/part-time F-1 students need to submit:
Submit a permission letter from a SEVIS Designated School Official (DSO) at your current school. The letter must include the following:
- Your full name
- The semester you plan to attend LAPC
- You will need to submit a new permission letter for every semester you plan to enroll at LAPC part-time
- The DSO's name and signature
Submit a copy of a valid picture ID such as your passport ID page.
Other Information
If the course you plan to take at LAPC has a prerequisite (like Chemistry 102), you may need to complete additional steps to clear the prerequisite. You will need your LACCD student ID number to start the process. View the directions for prerequisite clearance.
The cost of tuition is calculated per unit when the student enrolls in courses. Students can view their account balance, payment due dates, and pay their fees in their student portal. International students are eligible for the LACCD Payment Plan, but they are not eligible for federal financial aid or fee waivers. View the LACCD Payment Fee Policy.
Required fees per semester:
| Non-resident fee | $377 per unit |
| Enrollment fee | $46 per unit |
| Health Center fee | $19 |
| ASO Student Representation Fee | $2 |