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Prospective international students who plan to study online from outside the U.S. can contact International Student Services via email:  @email. Or you can fill out an inquiry form and the International Admissions Advisor will contact you directly: 

Inquiry Form

International students who plan to apply for an F-1 Student Visa to study in the United States should visit the main International Student Services site for steps on how to apply.

International Admissions Contact Information

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Pacific Time)

International Admissions Advisor: Donna Covarrubias

Virtual Assistance

Email: @email

WhatsApp: 1 (747) 226-5390

ISS Office Phone: 1 (818) 719-6417

Skype: iss.piercecollege

Enroll in Classes

To ensure their academic success, newly admitted international students need to meet with an academic counselor in the International Student Services Office. An academic counselor will assist you in creating an educational plan. Schedule a virtual counseling appointment.

Students can enroll in classes online using the Los Angeles Community College District Student Information System (SIS), also called the student portal. This How to Enroll in a Class video explains the steps of how to search and enroll in classes.

Important Considerations

Enrolling in online courses or degree programs is a major decision. Potential students need to keep several things in mind:

Prospective international students will have to demonstrate a certain level of English proficiency to be admitted. If needed, we offer online ESL courses for incoming students.

If you have an F-1 visa and are currently living in the U.S. there are limitations as to the number of credits you can take online. For questions, please speak to the International Student Counselor.

Pierce College is not able to provide work authorization or visas to students studying outside of the U.S.

Although we closely follow issues related to international education and authorization it is the student’s responsibility to review and understand the requirements in your country of residence and/or any country in which you plan to work. To determine if online degrees are accepted in your country, contact their education department. Some countries or professions do not accept online degrees, so be sure to check with the education department and any relevant professional licensing bodies in your country.

Some countries do not formally recognize foreign online degrees, this is important if you plan to enroll in other educational programs outside the U.S., or if you plan to work for the government in that country or for other potential employers that require specific credentials.

Use the links for each country below to find out if foreign online programs are accepted.