Application Deadlines
Palau Community College accepts applications for admissions throughout the year. To avoid delays and allow for the timely processing of applications, all interested applicants are encouraged to submit their completed application forms with all required supporting documents to the Office of Admissions & Records at least 60 days prior to the start of the desired semester.
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First Time College Applicant:
Applicants are considered first-time college students if they enroll at the college for the first time after graduating from high school. To be considered for admission, a first-time applicant must complete the following:1. Obtain PCC’s Application for Admission from a high school counselor or directly from the PCC Office of Admissions & Records at PCC or on the PCC website: REGULAR ADMISSIONS
2. Forward directly to the Office of Admissions & Records, the completed admission application form with a $10.00 non-refundable application processing fee.
3. Submit official high school, GED or Adult high school transcripts to the Office of Admissions & Records. High school graduates should request final official transcripts upon completion of the senior year.
4. Have official TOEFL score forwarded directly to the Office of Admissions & Records if applicable.
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Transfer Applicant:
Applicants are considered transfer students if they have enrolled in another accredited post-secondary institution since graduating from high school. To be considered for admission to PCC, a transfer student must complete the following:1. Obtain PCC’s application for admission from the PCC Office of Admissions & Records at PCC or on the PCC website: REGULAR ADMISSIONS
2. Forward directly to Office of Admissions & Records the completed admission application form with a $10.00 non-refundable application processing fee.
3. Request college transcript to be sent directly to the PCC Office of Admissions & Records if applicant completed twelve (12) or more semester credits of college level courses. Students who have earned less than twelve (12) semester credits of college level courses must submit official high school transcripts.
4. Have the official TOEFL score forwarded directly to the Office of Admissions & Records , if applicable.
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International Applicant:
Applicants from countries other than the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, the U.S. Territory of Guam, and the U.S.A are classified as international students. To be considered for admission, an international applicant is required to complete the following:1. Obtain PCC’s application for admission by writing to the Office of Admissions & Records or on the PCC website: APPLICATION for INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
2. Submit directly to Office of Admissions & Records, the completed admission application form with a U.S. $10.00 non-refundable application processing fee in the form of a check or money order made out to Palau Community College.
3. Submit official academic transcripts (with certified English translation) showing graduation date, course descriptions and all secondary and post-secondary courses and grades of all high schools and colleges attended which would be equivalent to the Palau Education system.
4. Submit proof of financial resources that will enable the applicant to afford attendance at PCC. This is demonstrated by submitting an Affidavit of Financial Support of $15,000 or more accompanied by official bank statements or equivalent.
5. Submit Proof of English language proficiency by providing an official score of 500 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) reported directly to PCC by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
6. Be in compliance with all applicable immigration laws of the Republic of Palau before admissions to PCC.
Note: An international student must maintain a full-time status of at least 12 credits. During the fall and spring semesters and at least 6 credits during the summer session.
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Returning Applicant:
Former students who have not attended the College for at least one regular semester (Fall or Spring) must complete the following:1. Obtain PCC’s application for Readmission from the Office of Admissions & Records at PCC or from the PCC website: READMISSION APPLICATION FORM
2. Forward directly to the Office of Admissions & Records the completed Readmission application form with a $10.00 non-refundable application fee.
3. If a student attended other colleges/university a copy of an official transcript must be sent to the PCC Admissions & Records Office.
For more information about the Readmission status, interested individuals may contact the Director of Admissions & Records.
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Dual Enrollment Applicant:
A Qualified high school junior or senior that applies for admission is considered a dual applicant. A dual student cannot declare a major; however, grades/credits earned are entered in the permanent records. Upon graduation from high school, a dual student can be classified (degree student) and use grades/credits earned under dual status to fulfill program requirements. The Office of Admissions & Records must receive official high school transcript before a student can be classified under dual enrollment.
To be considered for dual enrollment, a student must complete the following:1. Obtain PCC’s application for admission from the Office of Admissions & Records at PCC or from the PCC website: REGULAR ADMISSIONS PACKET
2. Forward directly to the Office of Admissions & Records the completed admission application form with a $10.00 non-refundable application fee.
3. Arrange to have official high school transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions & Records. An applicant must have a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0 in order to be accepted as a dual enrollment student.
4. Submit a letter of approval for enrollment from a high school principal and a written consent from a parent to be submitted with an application for admission.
Students who are participating as dual enrollment students must enroll only as part-time students and must pay tuition and all applicable fees.
For more information about the dual enrollment status, interested individuals may contact the Director of Admissions & Records.
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Non-degree Applicant:
A person who wishes to take courses at PCC to earn college credits, but has no desire to earn a degree or has not met degree program requirements, may apply for admission as an unclassified student. An unclassified student is required to take appropriate PCC placement tests and fulfill course prerequisite(s) before being allowed to register for the course(s). Non-degree applicants need to submit to the Office of Admissions & Records an Application for Unclassified Student with a $10.00 non-refundable processing fee. (Note: Before an unclassified student can change his/her status to a classified student, he/she must first fulfill admissions and program requirements for the major of interest). -
Enrichment/Audit Applicant:
An individual who has no intention of earning college credits or pursuing a degree but who wish to enroll in specific courses for enrichment purposes will be admitted as an audit student. Grades and semester credits will not be awarded to individuals with audit/enrichment status. Enrichment applicants need to submit to the Office of Admissions & Records the Application for Enrichment Student with a $10.00 non-refundable application processing fee.