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Location: Admissions & Records
SSC 104
Phone: (949) 582-4637
Fax: (949) 582-4800
sc-iso@saddleback.edu
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am to 12:00pm
Closed Weekends
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Frequently Asked Questions
Saddleback College welcomes students from all over the world who wish to study in the United States. Those students wishing to apply for admissions will need to submit application for admission, nonrefundable application fee, academic transcripts, results of TOEFL examinations, evidence of financial support and health examinations. Please refer to our "Frequently Asked Questions" below, or contact the International Education Office for more information.
When should I apply for admission?
Enrollment pressures and mail service are such that students from other countries must start the process for admission well in advance of the semester they hope to enter. To be considered for admission for the Fall semester, a student should file application papers by the June 1st for out of country applicants and August 1st for in-country transfers; for the Spring semester, all documents should be on file by November 1st for out of country applicants and December 1st for in-country transfers. Please request an International Student Admissions Packet well in advance of these deadlines. A $54.00 application fee is required.
How much will it cost?
International students must show documentation of available funds in the estimated amount of $17,532 per year to cover the cost of tuition, books, supplies, housing, food, transportation, and other expenses. This may be your own personal funds, or from a sponsor or relative in your country, or here in the United States.
For a breakdown and estimate of the cost of tuition, please see the Fees webpage.
How do I get a Sevis I-20?
To obtain a Sevis I-20 from Saddleback College, you must apply and be accepted as an International student. Once you have been accepted, International Education Office will issue a Sevis I-20. If you are in your home country, you must take the Sevis I-20 document to a U.S. Consulate to obtain the proper student visa. If you are transferring from another school in the U.S., you must report to the International Education Office once you have been accepted.
Do you have ESL Classes for International Students?
Saddleback College offers various English as Second Language courses from beginning to advanced levels. Courses include but are not limited to conversation, vocabulary, writing, etc. International Students may be recommended to take English as Second Language Classes according to results from their College placement test. The students may take ESL classes along with academic courses according to the advice of their counselor.
Is the TOEFL Test required for admission?
The F-1 visa student must have score of 470 (paper based) or 150 (computer based) to demonstrate knowledge of the English language sufficient to enable him or her to profit from instruction at the college level. A score of at least 470 will enable a student to enroll in any course, in accordance with college regulations governing eligibility and with the advice of a counselor.
Do you have housing?
International students must arrange for housing themselves. The school maintains a listing of available off-campus housing and Homestay Program. When you arrive in the area this listing may be used to help you locate housing near the campus. International Education Office will be able to assist you with Homestay Program.
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