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Requirements for Admissions

Fall Semester Application Deadlines June 1

Spring Semester Application Deadlines

• October 15 for Out of the USA Applicants.
• November 1 for students transferring from USA institutions.

Online application and all documents must be received by the deadline.

Contact Information:

Phone:
Mika Miller (619) 644-7182
Lisa Lundgren (619) 644-7172
Yumiko Hudson (619) 644-7177

Fax: 619-644-7083

E-mail:
mika.miller@gcccd.edu
lisa.lundgren@gcccd.edu
Yumiko_Hudson@gcccd.edu

The online application AND all documents are required by the deadline.  If you are applying from your home country, you should submit the six documents below for admission.  Transfer students should submit all eight documents.  After all documents are received, a SEVIS I-20 will be issued.  There is no fee to apply to Grossmont College. 

1. Online Application
2. English Proficiency
3. High School / College Transcript
4. Sponsor Form
5. Financial Statement
6. Copy of Passport ID page
7. Copy of F-1 Visa, I-94, and I-20 (Transfer Students Only)
8. Transfer Form (Transfer Students Only)
9. Note:  All students must attend a two-day orientation.  Failure to attend IN FULL  a two-day orientation program will result in a cancellation of your admission and I-20.

FALL 2013 ORIENTATION DATES – tentative dates
• Program I: June 11 and 12, 2013
• Program II: July 23 and 24, 2013

SPRING 2014 ORIENTATION DATES
• Program TBA
• Program II: TBA

Online Application

Complete the Online Application for Admission - 

• Create an account as a new user and remember your “user name” and “password.”

• If you do not have a Social Security Number, click on “no number.”

• If you are living in your home country, be sure to click “Foreign address” before inputting your address. 

You must complete the area labeled 'Major Code' with the area of study you would most like to study. The major needs to be one of the listed Grossmont College majors.  Later, if you wish, you may change your major.  If you leave this space blank, we will automatically enter a "General Studies" major.

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English Proficiency

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High School / College Transcript

Submit official diploma or certificate from High School/secondary school and/or transcripts from any college/universities you have attended. The documents do not need to be translated.

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Sponsor Form

Submit Sponsor Certification form, signed by your sponsor.  This form indicates that the person who signs the form is willing and financially able to support you as an International Student for the duration of your studies at Grossmont College.

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Financial Statement

Submit proof of financial support demonstrating that you or your sponsor can meet the minimum estimated tuition and living expenses. It is estimated that you will need a minimum of $22,000 per year. This proof must be your sponsor's bank statement or letter (original document) from their financial institution with the required amount $22,000 in U.S. dollars.  This letter must be written in English and have a U.S. dollar amount on it. (Fees are subject to change.)

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Copy of Passport ID page

Submit a copy of the photo ID and expiration date page(s) of your valid passport.  For transfer students,
we will also need a copy of your F1 visa, copy of your I-94 card, and current SEVIS I-20.

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Copy of F-1 Visa, I-94, and current I-20

FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY: Submit a copy of your F-1 visa and I-94 card and the I-20 from your current or most recent school.

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Transfer Form

FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY:  Submit International Student Transfer Form if you are attending another U.S. institution.  This form needs to be filled out by your CURRENT school's International Student DSO, Advisor, or Specialist and must show your last date of attendance. 
We will not be able to issue an I-20 without this form.

After Your Acceptance to Grossmont College

MANDATORY ORIENTATION: All students are required to attend a two-day orientation program.  Students should attend the earliest possible orientation for better class selection. Failure to attend orientation will result in cancellation of your admission to Grossmont College. An Orientation Reservation Form will be mailed upon acceptance to Grossmont College.

ARRIVAL IN THE U.S.: Once a student has been accepted and has obtained an F-1 visa, the student may enter the US up to 30 days prior to the first date listed on #5 on the I-20.  It is advised that the student arrive 4-5 weeks before the first day of fall semester classes and 7-10 weeks before the first day of spring semester classes in order to attend the earliest possible orientation program and locate housing. It is your responsibility to make flight arrangements which will enable you to attend orientation.

Please click New Student Information to learn more about arriving in the U.S., travel tips, housing, health insurance, and other important topics.