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INSTRUCTIONS AND CHECKLIST

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Dear International Student:

We are pleased to offer this “online” electronic version of the International Student (F-1 visa) Application for Admission Form as a convenience to those using the Glendale College Web site. Please pay careful attention to the checklist items listed below. It is important to remember, that after you submit your personal information electronically via this online form, you will still need to forward the application processing fee of $50.00, and your other documents – such as academic transcripts, Affidavit of Support Form, Health Form, etc. These additional forms can be obtained by contacting the International Student Office, or by printing the forms from the menu options for “International Students” on the GCC Web site.

Remember to answer all questions and fields when completing the various pages of the online application. You will have the opportunity at the end of the form to verify your application before final submission. The submission of your personal data electronically, will enable the International Student Office to establish a student file on you as part of the admissions process.

Should you have any questions, we encourage you to contact the International Student Office using the various contact sources provided on the “International Students” section of the GCC home page.

We appreciate your interest in applying to Glendale Community College, and we look forward to receiving your supporting documents to complete your student file for admission and full-time enrollment.

The International Student Office Staff

GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

E-mail: gcciso@glendale.edu

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

A. Applicants Overseas

The following documents are necessary to complete your file for review, acceptance, and the immigration Form I-20.

· International Student Application Form (online version or paper version).

· Application processing fee of US $50.00 (made payable to “Glendale Community College” in the form of check, money order, or bank draft).

· Official transcripts/academic record (grades of high school, secondary school, or college attended and diploma received; minimum of 2.0 [or “C”] grade point average). If the original documents are not in English, a certified English translation is required.

· Official TOEFL score report (minimum of 450; or 133 on computer-based test; iBT minimum of 45).

· Affidavit of Support and official bank statement (or equivalent) TOTAL COSTS = $17,675 (Academic Year 2008-09).

The following documents should also be included with the application form, but must be submitted BEFORE students are allowed to register for classes at the College.

· Applicant’s personal statement.

· Health Form (medical report).

· Photograph (passport-size picture of yourself).

B. Applicants within the U.S.

In addition to the above items listed for “Applicants Overseas,” the following documents are needed for students already in the U.S. BEFORE registering for classes.

· Transfer Eligibility Form (from current language school, college, or university).

· Immigration/Travel Documents:

a. Copy of Passport

b. Copy of Visa

c. Copy of I-94 (Arrival/Departure Card)

d. Copy of Form I-20

C. Academic Calendar and Recommended Deadlines

Glendale Community College provides 5 academic enrollment periods each calendar year. International students are eligible to enroll in any semester or session listed below.

· Fall Semester = 15 weeks (begins in early September).

· Winter Session = 6 weeks (begins in early January).

· Spring Semester = 15 weeks (begins in mid-February).

· Summer Sessions = two, five-week sessions (June & July).

Overseas Application Deadlines:

Fall Semester: July 1

Winter Semester: November 1

Spring Semester:
December 1

Summer Session(s): April 15

U.S.-based Application Deadlines:

Fall Semester: August 1

Winter Semester: December 1

Spring Semester January 10

Summer Session(s): May 15

* (Deadlines may be flexible. Please contact the International Student Office for details).