Application Deadline
There are two different application deadlines for international students. The application deadline for students who apply from abroad is typically two months prior to the start of the semester in which they plan to attend. For international students who are currently in the U.S. and are planning to transfer, the application deadline is typically 3 weeks prior to the start of the semester in which they plan to attend. Following are the application deadlines for the upcoming Summer 2009 and Fall 2009 semesters:
Fall 2009
New students applying from abroad: July 10, 2009
Transfer students: August 14, 2009
Spring 2010
New students applying from abroad: December 11, 2009
Transfer students: January 15, 2010
OCC accepts applications from new international students for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
OCC divides its academic year into three (3) semesters:
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late August through mid December |
| Spring |
late January through mid May |
| Summer |
early June through early August |
The exact dates vary each year. Please consult the current issue of OCC's catalog for more specific information.
Admissions Checklist
This is a checklist to facilitate your gathering of all the documentation required for admission to Orange Coast College. All of the following items must be submitted before your file can be reviewed for admission to the college.
Please note that you will need Acrobat Reader 3.0 or higher to download PDF versions of our application packet. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, please go to Adobe.com to download a free version of this program.
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Complete Application
Please fill out the international student application (please do NOT submit the regular online application). You can type in the attached form (international student application)electronically, print it out and mail to:
Orange Coast College
International Center
2701 Fairview Road
Coast Mesa, CA 92628-5005.
Applications must be completely filled out and submitted prior to the application deadline.
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Written Statement
Submit a written statement (1 - 2 pages) entitled, "Why I Want to Attend Orange Coast College." Discuss the reasons for your interest in attending Coast and include your educational and personal goals.
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Confidential Financial Support Information
The form must be completed and signed by your financial sponsor (self, parent, relative or friend) and certified by the appropriate financial institution. If the financial institution cannot complete our form, we will accept an official bank statement or letter in its place. Please note that the bank statement cannot be older than 5 months from the date you complete your file.
Individuals with U.S. sponsors must complete a Form I-134 (affidavit of support). Please note that this form must be notarized prior to submission.
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Photograph
2" x 2" passport-size photograph |
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English Requirements
A copy of your current TOEFL score (no more than 2 years old) with a minimum 500 on the written version or 173 on the computer-based version, or 61 on the internet-based version
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A passing score on the OCC English Assessment Test (Available only to students who are currently in the U.S. under F-1 status).
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Completion of the appropriate level in one of the English Language Programs with which OCC has an agreement.
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STEP EIKEN test results; Grade Pre-First Level.
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Official High School Transcripts & Diploma
Official transcripts from your high school (proof of graduation is required) and any ESL program, college or university you have attended, demonstrating successful academic performance. Transcripts must be official and translated into English.
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Application Fee
Submit a non-refundable processing service fee of $30.00. We accept cash, check, money order, or credit card (MasterCard or Visa) Please make checks payable to Orange Coast College in United States currency. If you submit a Credit Card Authorization Form, please submit in person, or fax that to the International Center. For security reasons, we will not accept scanned (via e-mail) version of this Form.
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Credit Card Authorization Form
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Immigration-related Documents
If you are applying from within the United States, you must submit copies of the visa and information pages from your passport along with a copy of your I-94. Please note that your passport must be valid for at least 6 months into the future. If you are a transfer student we also need a copy of your Form I-20 AB and a completed Transfer Evaluation Form. If you are applying from abroad, please submit a copy of your passport (if available when applying).
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Note: All of the above materials must be submitted prior to the application deadline. |