International Student Orientation
Grossmont College requires its new
students to attend an International Orientation Program.
The orientation is a two-day program, and includes an English
assessment, a campus introduction, and information about
registration and immigration regulations.
New immigration regulations allow a
student with an F-1 visa to use their I-20 to enter the U.S. up
to 30 days prior to the report date listed in Section 5
on their I-20. You should plan to be in the U.S. at
least a day before the orientation. If you are unable
to attend the orientation due to visa issues or airline ticket
availability, you must contact International Admissions
immediately. Contact International Admissions Specialists
Carol Compton at (619) 644-7177 or Mika Miller at (619) 644-7182
or at mika.miller@gcccd.net.
Remember, classes at Grossmont
College fill up quickly. Your attendance at the earliest
possible orientation will increase your ability to register in
the classes of your choice. Students who arrive just
before classes begin will be delayed in their registration and,
consequently, may find many of their first-choice classes full.
Orientation Program
1st Day: Assessment, Campus
Introduction & Tour:
An ESL Assessment test is used to
place students in appropriate English classes. Learn about
campus resources and take a tour led by our International
Student Ambassadors. Make sure to bring your passport,
visa, I-20 and I-94 card for check-in. College catalogues
will be available on this day for $3.00.
Coffee and pastries will be
provided in the morning before the test, and lunch will be
provided in the afternoon.
2nd Day: Orientation, Counseling
& Registration:
Learn about F-1 immigration
regulations and the U.S. educational system, meet with an
academic counselor, choose your courses and register on-line.
Coffee and pastries will be
provided in the morning. Please make sure to bring $3.00
on this day for a pizza lunch.
Students MUST attend BOTH days
of orientation in order to register for classes.
