Requirements for Admissions
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Fall
Semester: June 1
Spring
Semester: November 1
Please follow the seven steps below to complete the admission
process. There is no fee to apply to Grossmont College. After all
documents are received, a SEVIS I-20 will be issued.
- Online Application
- English Proficiency
- High School / College Transcript
- Sponsor Form
- Financial Statement
- Copy of Passport ID page
- Transfer Form
Online Application
Complete the
Online Application for Admission
- complete 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.
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English Proficiency
Students must
demonstrate English proficiency through one of the
following:
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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 133 (computer-based) or 45
(internet-based). This requirement is waived if you are from
a country that uses English as the primary language in its
educational system.
There is an on campus TOEFL program available for those who
do not have a score of 450/133/45 through
American Collegiate English
(ACE).
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Grossmont College offers an
Institutional TOEFL. A passing score is 450 or higher.
For more information, test dates, and to register, please
click here:
Institutional
TOEFL Information and Registration Form.
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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.
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Students who reside in an English-speaking country and whose
primary language is English do not need to take the TOEFL.
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Students who are attending the following language schools
and have completed the
coursework below may submit certificates from the schools :
|
Language School |
Coursework |
|
American Collegiate English (ACE) at Grossmont |
Recommendation from the program |
|
American Language Institute (ALI) at SDSU |
Level EAP 105 and recommendation |
|
ELS Language Centers |
Level 109 |
|
Embassy CES |
Level 4 (upper intermediate) |
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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.
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Sponsor Form
Submit
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.
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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.)
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Copy of Passport ID page
Submit copy of the photo ID page of your valid
passport. For transfer students, we will also need a copy of your
F1 visa, copy of your I-94 card, and current SEVIS I-20.
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Transfer Form
FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY: Submit
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
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We will not be able to issue an I-20 without this
form.
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