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Contacts: |
Vanessa
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E-Mails: |
vanessa.saenz@gcccd.edu |
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Phone: |
(619) 660-4565 |
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Office: |
Admissions and Records
One Stop Center Building A300 |
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Title: |
International Admissions and Records Specialist
(Designated School Official) |
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Hours: |
Monday - Thursday |
8:00am - 4:30pm |
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Note:
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Application
Procedures
Necessary Documents
Your International Student Application, copy of passport
picture page, high school transcripts translated into English, official
TOEFL score, original financial statement and sponsor certificate should be
sent directly to the International Student Admissions Office at Cuyamaca
College. The Admissions Office will send to you immigration documents such
as your I-20, and admission notice of acceptance.
Additional Documents for Transfer Students
College
transcripts, copies of visa, I-94 and current I-20 and Transfer Clearance
Form. A new I-20 can only be issued once your SEVIS record is transferred to
Cuyamaca College upon your acceptance.
Transcripts
All academic transcripts of your secondary and postsecondary
education must be mailed directly to Cuyamaca College Admissions and Records
Office from the institution(s) you have attended. These documents must be
signed in ink by the appropriate school official, such as the registrar, and
bear the school's official seal.
Transcripts must be translated into ENGLISH.
English Proficiency (TOEFL)
A score of 450 or higher (133 computer or 45 internet score) is required on
the international TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL). The TOEFL
must be taken within two years prior to application. The score report must
be sent directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS) to the Admissions
and Records Office of Cuyamaca College (Code 4252). The TOEFL test must be
taken before the application deadline. The results will be accepted after
the deadline. NO OTHER ENGLISH TEST IS ACCEPTED.
Many students who are not yet prepared to take the TOEFL exam
choose first to come to the United States to study English at a language
school. Once you have completed the TOEFL exam with a minimum score of 450
or 45 internet score, you can apply to Cuyamaca College for the next possible
semester as a transfer student to begin your college-level programs.
Prospective students who have attended secondary or
postsecondary educational institutions in the U.S. for at least three years
may not need to submit TOEFL scores prior to enrollment at Cuyamaca
College. Contact the International Admissions staff.
For information about the TOEFL test, please refer to their
web site at www.toefl.org.
Financial Statement
International students must submit an original bank statement
or bank letter which verifies access to at least U.S. $18,532 (subject to
change) indicating your ability to pay for one year's education and living
expenses. By law, F-1 visa international students are not allowed to work
in the United States without U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
authorization and are not eligible for financial aid.
Health Insurance
It is strongly recommended that international students obtain
a health and accident insurance policy. The Student Health Services Office
has information on where to acquire such a policy.
Full-Time Status
International students must complete a minimum of 12 units
each semester in order to keep the F-1 student visa in effect. It is
anticipated that students will complete their studies within five semesters.
Enrollment Fees:
(U.S. Dollars)
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Estimated expenses
for international students:
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International Tuition: |
$201.00 per unit, 12 units minimum per semester |
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College Health Fee: |
$
14.00 per semester
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Student Center Construction Fee: |
$ 1.00 per unit to a
maximum of $5 per semester (mandatory) |
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Student Representation Fee: |
$ 1.00 per semester (Mandatory) |
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Parking Fee: |
$40.00 per semester |
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Student Benefit Card: |
$12.00 per semester (optional) |
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Total
Fees per Academic Year: |
$4,864.00 |
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Books and
Living Expenses per Academic Year; |
$13,668.00 |
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Total
Proof Available in the United States |
$18,532.00 |
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*** The mandatory health fee
supports the Health & Wellness Center program. It also provides for
insurance coverage should a student be injured during a supervised,
on-campus or College-related activity. Students who depend
exclusively upon prayer of healing according to the teaching of a
bona fide religious sect, denomination or organization may petition
for an exemption from the health fee by submitting a written request
to the Office of Admissions and Records. Requests for exemption will
be reviewed by the Dean of Admissions and Records and the Assistant
Dean of Student Affairs. For additional information, please contact
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1. Do I have to take full-time study?
Yes, per Immigration laws and regulations, you need to be a full-time
student and "In Status" at all times. Full-time status minimum unit load is
12 units per semester (spring and fall).
2. How do I take the TOEFL test?
The TOEFL test is given all over the world. There are several ways to
contact the TOEFL test center, they are listed below:
Web site:
http://www.toefl.org
E-Mail/Internet:
toefl@ets.org
Telephone: 1-609-771-7100
FAX: 1-609-771-7500
3. Is it possible to transfer from a Language School to
Cuyamaca College?
Yes, many students go to Language Schools first then transfer to Cuyamaca
College after completing the required TOEFL test score of 450 or higher (133
computer or 45 internet score).
4. Is housing available on campus?
Cuyamaca College does not have housing on campus but does work with a
homestay service. There are also apartments within walking distance of the
college. Please contact
vanessa.saenz@gcccd.edu for further information.
5. Is there public transportation to Cuyamaca College?
Yes, we have a good transit system in the San Diego area, and a bus stop
right on campus.
6. Do you have Athletic sports on campus?
Yes, we have many athletic teams for both men and women at Cuyamaca College.
Golf, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Volleyball.
7. I understand there is an ENGLISH/MATH placement test, do
International Students have to take this test too?
Yes, this is required of all students, including International Students.
8. What is the minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) minimum to
maintain USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) status?
The minimum grade point average required is 2.00; C or better at all times.
(A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0)
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General Information
Cuyamaca College
opened in 1978. Located on a scenic hillside overlooking the residential
community of Rancho San Diego, the 165 acre campus features a beautiful
library with three instructional computer labs. The college serves students
in day, evening and Saturday programs. A physical education facility
features a state-of-art fitness center, and the most up to date technology
is an integral part of our educational programs and services.
Cuyamaca is a public, two-year higher education institution,
chartered by the State of California and fully accredited by the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges. Our college curriculum includes
business, technical-vocational, engineering, and other professional programs
as well as transfer programs and general education courses. Cuyamaca also
has a multi-level basic skill curriculum that integrates English as a second
language in speaking, reading, and composition.
The College maintains articulation agreements with the
University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU)
systems, which assist students in transferring to UC or CSU campuses as
upper-division (third year) students. In addition, our students find that
they are able to transfer most or all of their Cuyamaca courses to public or
private colleges throughout the United States.
Classes are offered on a semester basis. The fall semester
begins in late August, and the spring semester begins in late January.
Summer Intersession starts in June. Credit classes are also offered during
the three week winter break between semesters. International students are
expected to be available for academic counseling and pre-registration
orientation two to three weeks prior to the beginning of classes for their
first semester at Cuyamaca College.
International Students
International F1 visa students have many educational options
available to them at Cuyamaca. Many choose a two-year associate degree
course of study in one of the major programs offered. Others take lower
division (freshman and sophomore) general education and major preparation
courses at Cuyamaca and then transfer to an American four-year college or
university.
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International Student Application for Admission
Click this link
to access
the printable International Student Application Forms Packet. Once completed
and signed, original forms should be mailed to:
Vanessa Saenz
International Student
Admissions
Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Parkway
El Cajon, CA 92019-4304
You
should be contacted by e-mail within 3 – 4 weeks. If you have
any questions, please feel free to contact me at (619) 660-4565
or
e-mail me at vanessa.saenz@gcccd.edu.
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