Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2025!
Fall 2025 Deadline is July 15, 2025
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Fall semester starts in late August
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Spring semester starts in late January |
Thank you for your interest in applying to
San José City College as an
F-1 visa - International Student.
In addition to completing this online application, all prospective F-1 international students must submit the following required documents:
1. Official Transcripts: Detailed English translations of ALL secondary/high school and post-secondary schools attended.
- Students under the age of 18 must show proof of high school graduation or the equivalent by the start of the semester applying.
- Current high school students in the final year or last term of study may submit partial transcripts. Final transcripts will be required upon enrollment.
- Unofficial copies may be submitted for initial admissions review. Official copies will be required upon enrollment.
2. Proof of English Language Proficiency - As demonstrated by ONE (A,B, or C) of the following:
A. Examination: From one of the below within the last 2 years. Scores must be sent directly by the testing agency
- TOEFL: 61 iBT or 46 PBT or Essentials 6.5
School Code: 4686 Dept Code: 00
- IELTS Academic Module/Indicator
Minimum Band Score: 5.5
- STEP-EIKEN
Minimum Score: Step 2A
- PTE Academic Test - 45
- Duolingo - 95 DET
- SAT - 500 Reading and Writing Section
- WAEC - B3 English Language Exam
Applicants from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia
- Cambridge - 175+ on advanced proficiency exam
- GTEC CBT- 1100
- IB (International Baccalaureate) English - A HL or SL 4 or better
B. Completion of Prerequisite Course for college-level English at a U.S. institution (As clearly shown on transcript).
C. Participation in Partner English Language Program (link) You must contact the Language school of your choice and apply directly to their program.
3. Original Bank Certification Letter - indicating required funds in USD dated within 10 months of the start of the semester applying.
- For the 2024-25 Academic year the minimum required is $27,374 USD
- Fall semester applicants' bank documents should be dated from October or later.
- Spring semester applicants' bank documents should be dated from March or later.
4. Financial Certification Form - Signed by applicant and guarantor(s) if applicable.
- The applicant (student) must complete and sign Sections 1, 2, and 3.
- If the applicant will be under 18 on the first day of the semester the applicant's parent must complete Section 4.
- If the applicant has a Sponsor/Guarantor, the person must complete and sign Section 5.
5. Passport Biographical Page or Passport size picture
If you do not have a passport apply for one immediately.
F-1 Transfer students from other U.S. institutions must also submit the following:
- Passport biographical information page
- I-94
- Copy of Current "Continued Attendance" I-20
- Copy of Current visa
- Statement of Purpose
Fall (End of August Start) |
Spring (End of January Start)
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July 15 |
November 15
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Applications from F-1 transfer students with F-1 visas may be reviewed after the deadline on a case-by-case basis.
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Applications are typically reviewed within 10 business days during non-peak times of the year.
Peak times include but are not limited to August 15 -September 15 and January 15 - February 15. During these times new applications are not reviewed.
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This Online application is best completed using Chrome or Firefox web browsers. |
Non-Discrimination Policy
San José/Evergreen Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, organizational affiliation, political beliefs, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. SJECCD is subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 as amended, Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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