Required Admission Documents:

To apply for admission to Saddleback College as an international student, submit all of the following required documents by the deadline date. Application materials received after the deadline cannot be reviewed. All documents must be submitted before your application for admission can be considered.

1.	Application for Admission: Apply on-line (available April 1st) or Click here for a paper application.
2.	Application fee: Nonrefundable application fee of 54.00 USD. Please send U.S., International Money Order, or a Cashier’s Check payable in U.S. funds if using the paper application or pay online by credit card if using the online application.
3.	Personal Statement: One-page typed personal statement about your current educational goals and your goals after completing your studies at Saddleback College. Also, describe the reason you selected Saddleback College to pursue your higher education.
4.	Academic Transcripts: Original official transcript of academic records equivalent to graduation from an American high school. Transcript must be official; English translation must be official bearing the signature, stamp, and other information of translator.
5.	Affidavit of Support Form: Statement of Financial Source or Sponsorship. Click here for the form.
6.	Bank Certification: Official Bank Certification of Sponsor’s available funds of minimum of 17,532.00 USD. An original current bank statement (shown in US Dollars) is acceptable. Click here for the form.
7.	English Requirement: Students whose native language is not English must submit a current score (not more than 2 years old) of the TOEFL, STEP EIKEN or the IELTS tests.  If you have not taken one of the abovementioned tests, please make arrangements to take it at least 2 months before the application deadline. Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum score of 470 (paper based), 52 (internet-based).  Fore more information about the TOEFL, please visit: www.toefl.org. Use code #4747 to submit TOEFL score report to Saddleback College. International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Fore more information about the IELTS, please visit: www.ielts.org. Minimum score of Band 4.5. The STEP EIKEN test must be passed at the grade 2 level. If you are transferring from an English Language School, Saddleback College will accept the following course completion as English proficiency: AOI College of Languages – completion of Level 6. GEOS English Academy, Costa Mesa – completion of Level 6. Kaplan English Programs - completion of Advanced Level. Poly Languages Institute - completion of Level 6. The TOEFL, STEP EIKEN test requirement may be waived for applicants who can demonstrate that they have successfully completed the equivalent to ENG 200 at Saddleback College. Courses must be from an accredited institution. Students who graduate from a U.S. high school are not required to take the TOEFL, STEP EIKEN, or IELTS tests.
8.	If you are under the age of 18, you'll need to submit a notarized guardianship letter from a guardian in California.
Additional documents required for students transferring from another school in the U.S.A.
9.	Copy of I-20 issued by the last school attended.
10.	Authorization to transfer from last school attended Click here for the form.
11.	Original official transcript from the last school attended in the U.S.
12.	Copy of I-94
13.	Copy of Photo Page of Passport
14.	Copy of Visa

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Acceptance to Saddleback College:

After completion of the listed requirements, the applicant will be considered for admission and will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance by mail. When accepted, the applicant will be sent an acceptance letter, orientation materials, intent to register form, and a Form I-20. The Form I-20 is required for entrance into the United States and hence is the form you provide the American Embassy or Consulate in your country to obtain a student visa.

Once you’ve obtained your visa, you must complete the following:

• Arrive at Saddleback College at least three (3) weeks before classes begin.
• Complete the required English and Math placement tests.
• Attend International Student Orientation.
• Meet with Academic Counselor to select your classes.
• Take a tuberculosis skin test (TB) in the United States.
• Purchase the required health insurance.
• You must enroll in a minimum of 12 units per semester at Saddleback College to maintain your F-1 status.

Please send your documents to:
International Student Office
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Pkwy, Admissions & Records Room SSC #104
Mission Viejo, CA 92692 - 3635

 

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