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Welcome

We’re glad you’re interested in attending Grossmont College. Grossmont, and the greater San Diego area, can be a great place to continue your education.

On this page, we explain the requirements for admissions for international students, the forms & documents you will need to submit, and what happens after you’re accepted.

Requirements for Admissions

Spring Semester Applications Deadlines

Applying from home country: Nov. 1

In U.S., transferring from U.S. school: Nov. 15

Fall Semester Application Deadlines

Applying from home country: June 1

In U.S., transferring from U.S. school: July 15

The online application AND all documents are required by the deadline. If you are applying from your home country, you should submit the six documents below for admission. Transfer students should submit all eight documents. After all documents are received, a SEVIS I-20 will be issued. There is no fee to apply to Grossmont College.

Forms & Documents to Submit

Online Application
English Proficiency
High School/College Transcript
Sponsor Form
Financial Statement
Copy of Passport ID page
Copy of F-1 Visa, I-94, and I-20 (Transfer Students Only)
Transfer Form (Transfer Students Only)

Note: All students must attend a three-day orientation (Spring 2011 Orientation dates below)

1. Online Application

Complete the Online Application for Admission, completing as many areas as you can. If you don't have a Social Security number, leave that space blank and we will assign a student ID number to you. You must complete the area labeled ”Major Code” with the area of study you would most like to study. The major needs to be one of the listed Grossmont College majors. Later, if you wish, you may change your major. (If you leave this space blank, we will automatically enter a "General Studies" major.)

2. English Proficiency

Students must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:

Official TOEFL score: ETS must send an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score directly to Grossmont College. Our ETS college code is 4334. The minimum score is 450 (paper-based) or 45 (iIternet-based).

There is an on-campus TOEFL program available through American Collegiate English (ACE) for those who do not have a score of 450/45.

Grossmont College offers an Institutional TOEFL. The minimum score is 450. Institutional TOEFL Information and Registration Form. Please register early to save your space.

Official IELTS score—Submit to Grossmont College. The minimum score is 4.5 on the academic module.

Students whose native language is Japanese ONLY may submit EIKEN test results with a minimum score grade of "2A”. Please contact http://www.eiken.or.jp/ for more information.

Students who reside in an English-speaking country and whose primary language is English do not need to submit TOEFL or IELTS reports.

Students who are attending the following language schools and have completed the course work below may submit certificates from the schools.

Language School	Course Work
American Collegiate English (ACE) at Grossmont	Recommendation from the program
American Language Institue (ALI) at SDSU	Level EAP 105 and letter of recommendation
Converse International School of Languages	Level 6 (High Intermediate)
ELS Language Center	Level 109
Embassy CES	Level 5 (Upper Intermediate)
Human International Academy	Level 5 (advanced) and letter of recommendation
UCSD Extension	Level 107

3. High School/College Transcript

Submit official transcripts (grade report) from secondary schooling and from any college/universities you have attended. The documents do not need to be translated.

4. Sponsor Form

Submit a Sponsor Certification form, signed by your sponsor. This form indicates that the person who signs the form is willing and financially able to support you as an international student for the duration of your studies at Grossmont College.

5. Financial Statement

Submit proof of financial support demonstrating that you or your sponsor can meet the minimum estimated tuition and living expenses. It is estimated that you will need a minimum of $18,532 per year. This proof must be your sponsor's bank statement or letter (original document) from their financial institution with the required amount $18,532 in U.S. dollars. This letter must be written in English and have a U.S. dollar amount on it. (Fees are subject to change.)

6. Copy of Passport ID Page

Submit a copy of the photo ID and expiration date page(s) of your valid passport.

7. Submit a copy of your F-1 visa and your I-94 card, and the I-20 from your current or most recent school. (FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY.)

8. Transfer Form (FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY.)

Submit the International Student Transfer Form if you are attending another U.S. institution. This form needs to be filled out by your CURRENT school's international student DSO, advisor, or specialist and must show your last date of attendance.

We will not be able to issue an I-20 without this form.

After Your Acceptance to Grossmont College

MANDATORY ORIENTATION: All Students are required to attend a three-day orientation program (two partial days, one full day.)

Students should attend the earliest possible orientation for better class selection.

Failure to attend orientation will result in cancellation of your admission to Grossmont College. An Orientation Reservation Form will be mailed upon acceptance to Grossmont College.

Spring 2011 Orientation Dates

Nov. 29, Dec. and 2, 2010 (only F1 students who are currently in the U.S. and are transferring from a U.S. language school, college, or university)
Dec. 13, 14, and 15, 2010 (recommended for all students)
Jan. 4, 5, and 6, 2011 (for students unable to attend the first two programs)

Spring 2011 Program Start Date

Jan. 24, 2011 (classes begin)

Arrival in the U.S.

Once a student has been accepted and has obtained an F-1 visa, the student may enter the U.S. up to 30 days prior to the first date listed on #5 on the I-20. It is advised that the student arrive 4 weeks before the first day of fall semester classes and 3 to 6 weeks before the first day of spring semester classes in order to attend the earliest possible orientation program and locate housing. It is your responsibility to make flight arrangements which will enable you to attend orientation.

Please read our New Student Information to learn more about arriving in the U.S., travel tips, housing, health insurance, and other important topics.