Dates and Deadlines
For international students on an F-1 student visa only.
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Please note: The below dates are for international applicants on an F-1 visa only.
International students transferring from another U.S. institution have until the first day of the orientation (listed below) to apply. Please be aware that all classes can fill up day by day once registration is open.
Class availability, especially at the college level, may be extremely limited if you
apply close to the application deadlines. We encourage you to apply as soon as our
application becomes available for each quarter.
Quarter (Term) |
Application Opens |
Application Closes |
Plan to Arrive |
Orientation |
Quarter Begins |
Quarter Ends |
Spring 2025 |
August 15, 2024 |
Feb. 15, 2025 |
March 22-23 | March 25-27 | March 31 | June 13 |
Summer 2025 |
Nov. 18, 2024 |
May 15, 2025 |
June 14-15 | June 16-18 | June 23 | August 14 |
Fall 2025 |
Nov. 15, 2024 |
August 15, 2025 |
Sept. 13-14 | Sept. 16-18 | Sept. 22 | Dec. 11 |
Winter 2026 |
May 15, 2025 |
Nov. 15, 2025 |
TBD | TBD | Jan. 5 | March 20 |
Ready to begin your application? Learn about the international admissions process at:
Tuition Payment Deadlines
Quarter |
Tuition Due (New International Students) |
Tuition Due (Returning Students) |
Spring 2025 |
April 4, 2025 | March 13, 2025 |
Summer 2025 |
June 27, 2025 | June 5, 2025 |
Fall 2025 |
September 26, 2025 | September 4, 2025 |
Winter 2026 |
January 9, 2026 | December 18, 2025 |
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International Programs
Tacoma Community College
Building 11, 2nd Floor
Phone/Fax: 253-566-5190
WhatsApp: +1 (253) 209 1123
Facebook/Instagram: @tacomaccinternational
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