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• Accreditation:  Fully Accredited Institution; “WASC”: Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
   
• Academic Calendar:  Semester system (16 weeks). FALL Semester begins in early September; SPRING Semester begins in mid-February. Also, Two “Summer Sessions” (mid-June & mid-July); along with short-term “Winter Session” in early January.  Year-round course schedule & instruction available.
   
• Admission Requirements: High School completion & Diploma. Or, minimum of “C”/2.0 grade point average if transferring from U.S.-based College or University. Minimum TOEFL score of “45” on iBT or 450/133 CBT; or IELTS “band score” of 4.5 minimum – if English is Not the first language of instruction. Also, one-page student essay/statement; along with bank statement/sponsorship form.
   
• Application Deadlines (for overseas Applicants): July 1 for FALL Semester; November 1 for “Winter Session;” December 1 for SPRING Semester; April 15 for “Summer Sessions.” Note: Deadlines may be flexible. Contact International Student Office for details.
   
• Campus & Facilities:  Hillside, scenic and safe campus of 100 acres and 20 modern buildings, situated on the slopes of the “San Rafael Mountains” – overlooking downtown Glendale and parts of Los Angeles skyline & County. Safe, suburban location in ideal residential neighborhood of homes.
   
• Degrees Offered:  Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.); along with short-term “Certificate” programs with special permission for Internationals. Total of 75 Academic Majors listed; fully “transferable” to four-year universities.
   
• Enrollment Numbers: 15,000 students total; includes 550 International visa students from over 50 countries. Countries represented include: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, China/Hong Kong, Sweden, Armenia.
   
• Faculty/Staff:  Full-time & part-time faculty instructors – who have earned Master’s and Doctoral degrees in their chosen discipline. Small classes (average class size of 25 to 30 students), seminars, and modern computer/science labs.
   
• Housing/’Homestays’:  Off-campus housing includes apartments, guest houses and American host families or “Homestay” options – via Homestay Placement Company. Note: on-campus housing or dormitory facilities are Not available.
   
• Major Fields of Study:  75 Academic Majors leading to Associate Degrees. Popular fields of study include: Accounting, Animation Design, Arts/Fine Arts, Aviation (w/Flight Attendant); Business Administration, Computer Science/Information Systems, Culinary Arts (with Hotel/Hospitality); Dance, Graphic Design, Mass Communications, Music, Nursing, Natural/Physical Sciences, Theatre & Performing Arts. Also, short-term Certificates in above areas.
   
• Setting and Climate/Weather:  Small-city/suburban atmosphere within Greater Los Angeles metro area.  City of Glendale has over 200,000 residents. Professional, neighborhood community located 10 miles (approx. 15 to 20 kilometers) northeast of Downtown Los Angeles. Extremely safe, residential campus area.  Also, “temperate” dry climate year-round – ranging from 15 degrees Celsius in winter months, to 35 degrees Celsius in summer months.
   
• Transfer Rate to Universities: Glendale Community College consistently boasts one of the highest “transfer rates” within the 108 California Community College system. Most Glendale College students (following completion of the Associate Degree) transfer to the various campuses comprising the California State University (CSU) system, or the University of California (UC) system. Also, “transfer agreements” with such Private institutions as: University of Southern California (USC), Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine U. & Occidental among others.
   
• Tuition & Fees/Living Expenses: Tuition & Fees (Academic Year 2008-09): $4,939 USD (full-time; two semesters). Estimated off-campus living expenses: $11,000 USD. Total costs for bank statement = $17,675 USD. Note: above costs are subject to periodic/annual changes. [Please plan your budget accordingly].
   
• FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & APPLICATION MATERIALS:
  International Student Program
  GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  1500 North Verdugo Road
  Glendale, CA 91208-2894  USA
  Ph: 818-240-1000, Ext. 5439 & 5440
  FAX: 818-240-1345
  E-MAIL: gcciso@glendale.edu
  Web site: www.glendale.edu/international.htm

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