International Students
(Including Permanent Resident Aliens and Other Non-Citizens)

A member of the district office of Admissions and Registration is assigned the responsibility of assisting international students with the admissions process. This person provides information so that international students are able to maintain their student visa status and to comply with federal requirements established by the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Services.

A member of the Counseling office serves as the Foreign Student Advisor with the responsibility of advising international students regarding their academic goals and assisting with any special needs. A special advising session is held in August of each year to assist the international student with class selection and registration. International students will be advised of the date of this session.

Students enrolling in courses designated as “Gordon Rule” courses must be proficient in written and oral English. Gordon Rule courses require a significant amount of written assignments. Students whose native language is not English, both international students and others, have the benefit of enrolling in several special English courses designed to build the student’s speaking and composing skills. These courses are available through college- credit instruction as well as non-credit instruction. The Foreign Student Advisor will assist these students in appropriate course placement.

Pensacola Junior College offers a mentoring program for all incoming freshman students including the international students. This mentoring program pairs the student with a Pensacola Junior College employee who is dedicated to assisting the student during their enrollment.

The International Education Committee and the International Council are two organizations supporting and encouraging on-campus cultural and social activities. Additionally, information regarding community-oriented programs for the international student will be disseminated. All international students and others interested in these activities are encouraged to participate in these organizations.