International Student Services
Application Checklist
The LAPC International Students Application can be completed in three steps. Processing time is up to 10 business days from the date ALL steps are completed. Admissions decisions are sent via email.
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: this checklist is for students who plan to attend full-time. If you are maintaining F-1 status at another U.S. school and you plan to attend part-time, view the F-1 Concurrent (Part-Time) Application Checklist.
STEP 1: Submit the Online Application
Submit the online LAPC International Students Application. It may take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
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 Steps 2 & 3.
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: Upload Your Supplemental Documents
To access the upload link, you must first activate your LACCD Student Portal. Use your Los Angeles Community College district (LACCD) email address (ex. smith@student.laccd.edu).
Please upload all documents in one submission. Illegible documents will not be considered, and you may be asked to resubmit them.
All full-time F-1 applicants need to submit items 1 - 6:
Submit proof of English language proficiency.
Submit official academic records (transcripts) from secondary school/high school and all colleges and universities attended. A minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average (GPA) or equivalent is required.
- Proof of high school graduation prior to LAPC's program start date is required. Submit either a transcript that includes your official graduation date or a copy of your high school diploma/certificate with your transcript.
- If you are still in high school at the time of your application, you will need to submit another set of transcripts upon graduation.
- If transcripts are not in English, attach a certified English translation.
Transcripts submitted directly to LAPC International Student Services will be used for admissions purposes only.
Submit the Financial Affidavit Form which should be completed by the applicant and the financial sponsor.
- The name of your sponsor must match the name on the bank verification letter.
- Check that the form has all the appropriate signatures.
- If you are supporting yourself, then select "Personal Funds."
- Applicants who will receive free room and board must have their housing sponsor complete and sign the "Housing Sponsor Food & Lodging" portion of the form.
Submit an original balance verification letter from your bank or financial institution.
- The name on the bank letter should match the name of the person identified on the Financial Affidavit Form.
- The bank letter must be dated within the last three months and reflect a minimum balance required under International Student Fee Schedule & Estimated Living Expenses.
- A certified English translation must accompany the bank letter if the original document is not in English.
Submit a passport sized photograph; approximately 2 x 2 inches or 51 x 51 mm.
Submit a copy of your passport identification page.
Some full-time F-1 applicants may need to submit additional documents:
If you are currently studying at a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) approved school in the U.S. and wish to transfer to LAPC, you will need to submit:
- Items 1 through 6
- Copies of your
- F-1 Visa
- I-94
- I-20 (pages 1 & 2)
If you will be under the age of 18 when you start your program of study at LAPC, you will need to submit:
- Items 1 through 6 if you are applying from outside the U.S. If you are currently studying in the U.S. with a valid I-20 and wish to transfer into Pierce, submit items 1 through 7.
- The Guardian for Minor Statement form. This form is to be completed by your parent and guardian.
Personal statements are required from these applicants only:
- Students who have already completed an advanced degree such as an Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree, or higher
- Explain your educational goal and why you wish to pursue a degree at the same level or lower than the one you have completed.
- Students who do not meet the minimum 2.0 GPA requirement (limited spots available)
- Explain why you were unable to maintain a 2.0 GPA and what steps you will take to maintain your GPA if you are admitted to LAPC. It is important to clearly describe what steps you will take to maintain your GPA.
Please keep your statement brief, 500 words or less. Attach supporting documents if necessary.