Fall Semester:
February 1 to June 1 for applicants who are living in their home country
February 1 to June 15 for students transferring from institutions in the U.S.A.
**Fall 2019 Application Open Now**
Spring Semester:
September 1 to October 15 for applicants who are living in their home country
September 1 to January 15 for students transferring from institutions in the U.S.A.
International Student Online Application
Spring 2019 Semester Start Date: January 28, 2019
Initial students may enter the U.S.A. after December 9, 2018
Spring 2019 Semester End Date: June 3, 2019
Grossmont College Commencement: Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Fall 2019 Semester Start Date: August 19, 2019
Initial students may enter the U.S.A. after June 29, 2019
Fall 2019 Semester End Date: December 16, 2019
Please check WebAdvisor for your registration date starting in June 2019
Requirements for Admission
The online application AND all documents are required by the deadline. Documents may be sent by email to grossmont.international@gcccd.edu as attachments. 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.
FALL 2019 ORIENTATION DATES:
Program I: June 3 and 4, 2019 - for transfer students only
Program II: July 29 and 30, 2019 - for transfer and home country students
For orientation details, click here.
Complete the Online International Student Application for Admission -
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.
Students must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:
Language School | Coursework |
American Collegiate English (ACE) at Grossmont | Recommendation from the program |
American Language Institute (ALI) at SDSU | Level EAP 105 |
Converse International School of Languages | Level 6 (High Intermediate) |
College of English Language (CEL) | Level 4 (Upper Intermediate) |
ELS Language Centers | Level 109 |
Embassy English | Level 5 (Upper Intermediate) |
English Language Institute (ELI) at UCSD Extension | Level 107 |
Language Studies International (LSI) | Level 4 |
Q International School | Mid-Advance or High Advanced level with 3.0 GPA and above |
Stafford House International | Upper Intermediate Level 5 of Level B2, Advanced Level 6 of Level C1, Proficient Level 7 of Level C2 |
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.
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.
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 $27,300 per year. This proof must be your sponsor's bank statement or letter (original document) from their financial institution with the required amount $27,300 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.)
*Estimated annual expenses
Tuition and fees: $7,300
Living Expenses: $20,000
Total Expenses: $27,300
Submit a copy of the photo ID and expiration date page(s) of your valid passport.
FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY: Submit a copy of your F-1 visa and I-94 print-out (You may retrieve your number from I-94 Official Website) and the I-20 from your current or most recent school.
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.
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 U.S. up to 30 days prior to the program start date on the I-20. It is advised that the student arrive 4 weeks before the first day of semester classes in order to attend the 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.A., travel tips, housing, health insurance, and other important topics.