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.
Spring Semester Applications Deadlines
Applying from home country: Nov. 1
In U.S., transferring from U.S. school: Nov. 15
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.
Note: All students must attend a three-day orientation (Spring 2011 Orientation dates below)
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.)
Students must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:
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 |
Submit official transcripts (grade report) from secondary schooling and from any college/universities you have attended. The documents do not need to be translated.
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.
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.)
Submit a copy of the photo ID and expiration date page(s) of your valid passport.
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.
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.
Jan. 24, 2011 (classes begin)
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.