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International Student Requirements

International Admissions Checklist

General Application Process

  • Complete and submit PNCA Slate Application for BFA program (4 years of study of undergraduate studies), Post-Baccalaureate program (1 year), or MFA/MA program (2-3 years of graduate studies).

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  • A credential evaluation from WES, ECE, or any other NACES member is required from students who graduated or will graduate from, or who wishes to transfer undergraduate credits from, a school located outside of the United States that is not accredited by a U.S. organization

  • A credential evaluation is required for a transfer audit to be completed by PNCA Registration.

  • A course-by-course evaluation is required if you intend to transfer credit to PNCA, otherwise a general evaluation with GPA is sufficient.

  • If your transcript is from a U.S. high school or institution, an official transcript is sufficient and a transcript evaluation is not needed.

  • Students, who complete secondary school (high school) in a country with an exam results certificate (such as the O-Levels, WAEC, CSEC, or others), must have these results evaluated.

  • If you have any questions or concerns, please email your admissions advisor.

Proof of English Proficiency

  • English language test scores not needed for:

    • Native English speakers

    • Students educated at schools where English is the primary language of instruction.

    • Students who studied at a U.S. high school or institution (without ESOL courses).

    • Students who complete all Level 5 courses of Pacific International Academy's Intensive English program.

  • All other international students must provide official test scores showing proficiency in English. TOEFL (undergraduate 79; graduate 100) and IELTS (undergraduate 6.5; graduate 7) are the most common English testing services available. If you have achieved English proficiency from a different testing service, please contact 1) the admission office for your PNCA program.

  • Please note that PNCA reserves the right to ask for English proficiency test scores at any point during the application process, if your English proficiency is in question.

Upload Copy of Passport and/or Visa

  • Upload a color photocopy of the picture page of your passport to your Slate application. The color photocopy must be clear and scanned. Pictures of the passport will not be accepted.
  • If you are currently in the United States on a non-immigrant visa, upload a color scan of your current visa

Complete Financial Verification Form

  • International students need to show that they have sufficient liquid funds to pay for the first year of attendance at PNCA. Costs of each program are on the Financial Verification Form (see quick links on https://pnca.edu/admissions/apply/international-students)

  • Find the estimated cost for your program, and with your scholarship, demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to attend PNCA by completing the Financial Verification Form.

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