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admissions
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ESL conditional admission

*Before applying,
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Fullerton College is one of 4 California community colleges that has
an online application built specifically for international
students. It's easy... start today! |
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Applications will be available on:
March 1 - for fall admission
October 1 - for spring admission |
International
Application Deadlines
Fullerton College
offers rolling admissions and invites students to submit applications
throughout the school year. Students will be notified of the admissions
decision within 2 weeks of submitting a complete application.
Depending on the country from which the student is
applying, F1 visa application processing time varies. Students should
consult their local
United States Consulate/Embassy
and plan accordingly.
In accordance with US Immigration regulations,
F1 visa students must be issued a transfer I-20 or leave country within
the 60-day grace period after the
last term completed.
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Non-F1 visa holders
currently in the US, seeking change of status
Those individuals who would like to become a full-time student and
change their non-immigrant status to F1, should contact the
International Student Center for immigration advising.
Change of status applications must be submitted BEFORE the expiration of
previous non-immigrant status, as indicated on the I-94 card. Therefore,
applications for admissions should be submitted at least one month
before expiration.
Individuals who have entered the US on a visa waiver may not apply for a
change of non-immigrant status while in the US.
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Admissions & Application questions?
Contact
isc@fullcoll.edu
Part-time Students
F-1 students enrolled full time and
considered in good status at another SEVIS-approved institution are
permitted to enroll part time in two classes, with a unit limit
established by each college.
Part-time F-1 students must complete
appropriate paperwork and pay all appropriate fees. See
Part-time Admissions for more information and application forms.
Admissions
Requirements for Full-time F1 Students
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.
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Admissions requirements
are based on North Orange County Community College District Policy,
AP
5012 International Students.
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Applicants must
demonstrate English proficiency by fulfilling one of the following
assessment criteria:
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Minimum score of 500 pBT
or 61 iBT required. Information regarding the TOEFL test and testing centers in
your area can be found at
www.toefl.org. Use code #4314 to
submit TOEFL
score reports to Fullerton College.
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International
English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum score of Band 5.
www.ielts.org.
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International Test
of English Proficiency (iTEP). Minimum sore of Level 5.
www.bostoneducational.com.
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Fullerton College
ESL Placement Test
scores, available only to students currently in the United States.
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STEP Test with a
minimum score of level Pre-1
will be accepted from Japanese applicants.
Official
score reports must be sent directly to Fullerton College from
STEP.
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If you are
transferring from an English Language School, Fullerton will
accept the following course completion as English proficiency:
If an applicant does
not meet the English proficiency requirement, he/she may consider
alternatives options of Conditional Admission
and Part-time Enrollment.
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Applicants must have earned the equivalent of an
American high school diploma, or have attended 12 years of elementary and secondary school,
or be at least 18 years of age.
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Applicants must submit original or certified copies
of transcripts of any secondary and/or post-secondary coursework, as determined by each college. Foreign-language transcripts must be accompanied by certified English translations.
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Applicants must provide evidence of financial
responsibility.
Certification of Parent, Self, or Sponsor support required. Official
bank statements must be translated into English and represent American
currency.
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F-1 applicants who are attending other United States
schools or colleges may be considered for admission provided the applicant meets the
international admissions requirements and is in good status with United
States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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F-1 students will not be accepted for admission into
any program where applications by qualified United States citizens
exceed spaces available.
last updated
07/01/2009
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