International Student Services

Concurrent Enrollment for F-1 Students

Los Angeles Pierce College (СÀ¶ÊÓƵ) welcomes concurrent, or part-time, 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.

Contact СÀ¶ÊÓƵ 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 Application Checklist.

STEP 1: Submit the Online Application 

Submit the online СÀ¶ÊÓƵ 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 (СÀ¶ÊÓƵ) with your student ID number. Your ID number is needed to access your . 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 Ð¡À¶ÊÓƵ Student Portal. You will need your СÀ¶ÊÓƵ student ID number to access the portal.

STEP 3: Email Your Supplemental Documents to СÀ¶ÊÓƵ International 

Email your supplemental documents to intlstu@piercecollege.edu

  • In the email subject line put "Concurrent Application Documents"
  • In the email include your СÀ¶ÊÓƵ 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 СÀ¶ÊÓƵ
    • You will need to submit a new permission letter for every semester you plan to enroll at СÀ¶ÊÓƵ part-time
  • The DSO's signature 

Submit a copy of a valid picture ID such as your passport ID page. 

Prerequisite Clearance Information 

If the course you plan to take at СÀ¶ÊÓƵ has a prerequisite (like Chemistry 102), you may need to meet with a counselor to clear the prerequisite if you meet the eligibility requirements. This can be done after you are admitted as a part-time СÀ¶ÊÓƵ international student. 

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