International students who cannot start their term because of visa or personal reasons can request a one-time deferral, or delay, of their admissions to PCC. 

What is a deferral?

A deferral request is a delay of your admissions to the next open term. A student may need a deferral if they are experiencing visa delays or other personal reasons. 

Students who are approved for a deferral will not need to submit their PCC Application or application fee again. Your PCC I-20 will also be re-issued with updated dates to reflect your new admissions term. 

Do I need to submit updated documents? 

An Admissions Advisor will review your deferral request. If your supporting documents were issued more than 6 months of the time of our review, we will email you for updated documents to complete your deferral.  

Who can apply for a deferral?

All international students who have not been deferred from a previous term and who have submitted or have been admitted to PCC can apply for a deferral. 

How do I submit a deferral?

  • Return to your PCC International Application
  • From the main menu, click on the application you wish to defer
  • From the top right-hand corner of your application, click on “Request Deferral”
  • Complete your request. An Admissions Advisor will review your request within 7 work days. 

Request a Deferral

How long does it take to process my deferral request?

Deferral requests are reviewed within 7 to 10 work days.

If your deferral request is approved, you will receive your admissions email and updated PCC I-20 within that time. 

If we need updated documents, an Admissions Advisor will contact you by email. 

How long does it take to receive my new PCC I-20?

After your deferral request is approved and you receive your new admissions email, you will receive your deferred PCC I-20 within 48 hours. You can return to your PCC International Application to download your updated I-20. 

I have more questions. Who can I talk to?

You can schedule an appointment to talk to an Admissions Advisor or email us at international@pasadena.edu.