Portland Community College

Studying in the United States is an enriching, life-changing experience. Nothing can replace the experience of living in another country and learning firsthand how people there think, work and live. If you have set a goal of getting an education in the United States, Portland Community College (PCC) will be the right choice for you. PCC is a multi-campus college with several centers throughout Portland, Oregon. Our three main campuses are as follows. ㆍ Rock Creek Campus - a scenic area near the high-tech corridor (west of downtown Portland) ㆍ Cascade Campus - the center of the city (north of downtown Portland) ㆍ Sylvania Campus - PCC's largest campus, located on beautiful forested hills (south of downtown Portland) Each campus is about 15-20 minutes from downtown Portland. Join our Intensive English Language Program to improve your language skills (no TOEFL score required), then choose a special-interest course from more than 100 fields of study or continue your studies. PCC's International Education Office can help you plan your studies toward transferring to a four-year university, completing a two-year associate degree, or earning a one-year certificate. Right after completing most programs, international students can also benefit from short-term employment opportunities at organizations such as Intel, Nike, the National Park Service, Adidas and other companies. Named a "Best Big City" by Money Magazine, Portland lies in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Portland's big-city advantages, friendly people and lack of sales tax make this "City of Roses" a wonderful place to live and study. * Accommodation options: No on-campus dormitory. Homestay or apartment living

Three comprehensive campuses offer university transfer courses, professional-technical career training, libraries, bookstores, and student services. There are also five centers and many other locations throughout the community. Together, these constitute the Extended Learning Campus.

Portland Community College has three comprehensive campuses that are large, full-service facilities, offering university transfer courses, professional-technical career training, libraries, bookstores, and student services. These are: The Cascade Campus It is the anchor of a neighborhood in the midst of transformation. Located in the middle of the most culturally diverse section of Portland, Cascade offers a range of programs as varied as the community surrounding it. The Rock Creek Campus It is situated about 12 miles west of downtown Portland, in the rapidly growing Beaverton.Hillsboro area of Washington County. The campus' concrete and wood structures fit nicely into the rolling hill farmland, creating a pristine study environment. The Sylvania Campus It is located just 10 minutes from downtown Portland in southwest Portland between Lake Oswego and Tigard. The campus opened in 1968 and rests on a gently sloping hillside, bordered by a forest of Douglas firs, oaks, maples and alders. It offers breathtaking views of Tualatin Valley, Bull Mountain and the Oregon Coast Range.