In order to be considered for acceptance to College of the Canyons international student applicants must have the following criteria:

• English proficiency at least of a low-intermediate level

• Sufficient funding for one academic year tuition and living expenses

• Proof of completion of secondary education

• A health practitioner’s verification that the applicant is clear of tuberculosis.

The forms and documents to prove the criteria above are as follows:

Check List

You need to complete all of the requirements before we can approve your application.  This is your checklist to make sure you have submitted all required documents.

1. ISP Application with a photo (2in.x2in. size)
2. Health questionnaire with a signature for an emergency care
3. Tuberculosis (TB) clearance by skin test or chest x-ray
4. Current* official financial document which proves that you have sufficient financial support, US$11,900 (add $4,000 for each dependent if you have any), for tuition, books, supplies and living expenses for one academic year
   *Go to "Cost Estimates" page for details
5. Affidavit of support (if you have a financial sponsor**, this form needs to be signed by your sponsor and submitted with his/her financial document)

   *The financial documents must be issued no earlier than 2 months before the application deadline.
   **If the sponsor is a U.S. citizen, I-134 form should be completed by the sponsor.

6. Proof of English proficiency evidenced by one of the following documents
   • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report with a minimum score of 450 Paper Base Test (PBT) or 133 CBT or 45 IBT
     *Institutional TOEFL score is not accepted
   • proof of citizen from a country that uses English as the primary language in its educational system
   • transcripts from a U.S. college/university verifying minimum of one year attendance and completion of General Education classes other than English as a Second Language while maintaining a GPA of 2.0 or above.
   • graduation certificate/transcripts verifying graduation from a U.S. high school.
   • STEP Eiken Test, Level 2 score report with a minimum score of 450 points or higher
   • In special occasions, IELTS tests results of 4.0 or higher will also be considered
7. Official high school graduation certificate or transcripts, translated into English, which proves your graduation from a secondary school that is equivalent to an American high school
8. Essay expressing your interest for admission and indicating your educational goals (one page)
9. Copy of passport page(s) which contains your name, picture, date of birth and its expiration date

Which Visa?

International students at COC use the F-1 student visa to enter the United States and maintain an F-1 student status while in the U.S.  The F-1 is the most common visa used by students, and best fits a student's situation. Unless you have a specific need or reason to use another type of visa, we will prepare an I-20 (F-1 Certificate of Eligibility) for you.

Go to "After Admission" page

Admission Requirements for Applicants Outside the U.S.(日本語).pdf

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