Related Links (Study abroad links on this page)
HousingPima Community College does not have dormitories or student housing. There are several rental agencies in Tucson and Arizona has a Homestay program. Arizona Student Housing and University House are two websites with information on housing for students in Tucson. The Arizona Daily Star newspaper (Classifieds) also lists apartments for rent. (Please note that Pima Community College is not responsible for the information contained in these websites).
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language
Most American colleges and universities require a minimum TOEFL score for studying in an academic program. For information on where to take the test and how to apply, visit the official TOEFL site: www.toefl.org.
English Language Centers
Pima Community College offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classees. For other intensive English programs visit English Language Centers. Students can transfer to Pima College for academic study from one of these English Language Centers. The University of Arizona, Center for English as a Second Language also provides intensive English programs.
Health Insurance Information
Health insurance is required for students at Pima Community College. For information on the Pima College student health insurance visit www.hthstudents.com.
Immigration and Visa Information
Information about visas: travel.state.gov/visa/index.html
Information about Immigration in general (forms, applications etc.): www.immigration.gov. (Official website of the United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services BCIS (former INS).
CIS California Center: uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/california/aboutus.htm#anchorCONTACT (Designated Center for immigration issues for students attending schools in Arizona).
US Consulates and Embassies around the world: usembassy.state.gov.
Study Abroad
The International Office at Pima Community College has information on study abroad programs for American students who want to spend time in another country. Pima College is actively involved with the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program. Each year a student from Germany comes to Pima and a student from Pima can compete with other applicants to spend a year in Germany. The International Partnership for Service Learning offers study abroad programs with a service component. The International Office at Pima Community College has information on that program.
The following sites provide good information on study abroad programs:
http://www.studiesabroad.com/
http://www.isep.org/us_students/index.html
http://www.studyabroadlinks.com/search/Detailed/5210.html
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