Student Records

Evaluation of foreign transcripts

Most transfer credits accepted from foreign institutions will be used as electives. If course descriptions are supplied and content is clear, the credit may be used to meet other requirements. All decisions made by the Student Records office are final.

Students not in a co-admission program

To receive transfer credit for courses taken in a foreign country, you must have your transcripts evaluated by a credential evaluation service.

  1. Send transcript to evaluation service
    Send your official, untranslated transcripts and course descriptions to an evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. (See more about these services below.)
  2. Have evaluation sent to PCC
    Request a “Course-By-Course Detail” evaluation and have an official copy sent PCC. A fee is required for this service.

    • Portland Community College
      Student Records
      PO Box 19000
      Portland, OR 97280
  3. Watch MyPCC for delivery
    When your evaluation is delivered, “Foreign College” will show on the transfer credit evaluation page in MyPCC (Home tab arrow right Don’t Wait in Line channel arrow right Transfer Credit Evaluation).
  4. Request evaluation from PCC
    On the transfer credit evaluation page, click submit to send the request to PCC Student Records to review your evaluation and transfer credit to PCC.
Credential evaluation services

You can choose from a list of credential evaluation services and request an application by visiting the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Visit the NACES current members page for a listing of service providers.

Students in a co-admission program

If you are in a dual enrollment or co-admission program with PCC and a four-year school, your foreign transcripts are evaluated by your four-year school.

  1. Have co-admission school send evaluation to PCC
    Request a copy of your transcript evaluation from your co-admission university be sent records@pcc.edu or to:

    • Portland Community College
      Student Records
      PO Box 19000
      Portland, OR 97280
  2. Watch MyPCC for delivery
    When your evaluation is delivered, “Foreign College” will show on the transfer credit evaluation page in MyPCC (Home tab arrow right Don’t Wait in Line channel arrow right Transfer Credit Evaluation).
  3. Request evaluation from PCC
    On the transfer credit evaluation page, click submit to send the request to PCC Student Records to review your evaluation and transfer credit to PCC.