How to Apply

Submit an application and supporting documents below before the application deadline.

•  International Student Application (Download, Complete and Print)
• $100.00 non-refundable application processing fee by credit card, U.S. check, or international money order payable to San Jose City College
• Official English detailed translations of all your secondary and post-secondary transcripts
• English Language Proficiency Requirement
              a) By Examination: Scores must be sent directly by testing agency
  

• TOEFL (www.ets.org/toefl) School Code: 4686 Dept Code: 00
  Minimum Score: 500 paper-based; 61 iBT
• IELTS (www.ielts.org) Academic Module Minimum Band Score: 6.0
• STEP-EIKEN http://www.eiken.or.jp/ Minimum Score: Step 2A

b) By Participation in Partner English Language Program

• Original Bank Certification Letter indicating required funds in USD (For 2012-2013 year, minimum $20,086 USD required)
• Confidential Financial Certification form (part of application)
• Passport-Size Photograph
• Statement of Purpose: Please write a brief, accurate statement of your academic and professional goals, why you wish to study in the United States, and why you have chosen San Jose City College (up to 250 words)
• Dependent Information Form (if applicable)

Students applying as a transfer student from a U.S. institution must also submit the following:

• Copy of Current Form I-20. current visa, passport biographical information page, and I-94 card.

Upon receipt of a complete application, the international admissions staff will review it. Admission decisions will be mailed within 2 weeks. Admitted students will receive a letter of acceptance, form I-20, and other admission information.