Future International Students

Future Students

Are you interested to study in the United States? Our college has the most international students in San Diego county. We offer various academic programs and resources to help you succeed and achieve your goals.

To learn more about the college, visit About Us.

A Quick Glance at Grossmont College

How to Apply

Overview

1. Submit the International Application Online

It's free to apply to Grossmont College.

Complete the Online Application for International Students

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.

2. Submit All Documents

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.

NOTE: All students must attend an international student orientation. Failure to attend the FULL orientation program will result in a cancellation of your admission.

Important Dates

Remember These Dates
January 31, 2022	Spring Semester Begins Newly accepted students may enter the U.S.A. after January 1, 2022. Contact the international admissions for any concerns.
December 2021	Spring 2022 Orientation I (For transfer students only) - Online
January 2022	Spring 2022 Orientation II (For transfer students and new international students coming from their home country) - Online AND In-Person NOTE: In person orientations are subject to change and may be limited due to the impacts of COVID-19. Grossmont College will be following the guidelines set by the CDC, California Public Health and County of San Diego health regulations. Visit International Student Orientation for more details.
June 6, 2022	Spring Semester Ends
August 22, 2022	Fall 2022 Starts Deadlines to apply for graduation are the following: Spring 2022: March 11, 2022 Fall 2022: October 14, 2022

Required Documents

Required Documents
Financial Statement and Sponsor Form	I. Sponsor Certification 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. II. Financial Support Document 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 $30,116 per year. Acceptable documents include but are not limited to (according to DHS.gov): Personal, family or relative bank statements Documentation from a sponsor including official bank statement or bank letter from a financial institution Financial aid letters Scholarship letters Letter from an employer showing annual salary NOTE: Please keep a copy of the sponsor form and financial proof for your record. You must bring these documents when applying for your F-1 visa and upon entering the United States. Estimated Annual Expenses for S.Y. 2021 - 2022 (subject to change): Tuition and fees: $8,516 Living Expenses: $21,600 Total Expenses: $30,116
Highschool/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.
Proof of English Proficiency	*See below for more information.
Copy of Passport ID	Submit a copy of the photo ID and expiration date page(s) of your valid passport. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after arrival to the United States.
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 print-out. You may retrieve your number from I-94 Official Website and the I-20 from your current or most recent school.
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.

English Proficiency

Students must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:

Official TOEFL score – ETS must send an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score directly to Grossmont College. Our ETS college code is 4334. The minimum score is iBT 45 (internet-based).

There is an on-campus intensive English program available through American Collegiate English (ACE) for those who do not have a score of iBT 45. No TOEFL is required for students transferring from ACE to Grossmont College.
***Currently available, but limited days and times - email bryan.lam@gcccd.edu to schedule (Usually offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am and 1pm):

Grossmont College offers an Institutional ESL Assessment. The minimum placement score is ESL 105 for admission purposes. The ESL placement score is good for 1 year and ESL assessment test can be taken once per application period.

For more information, test dates, and to register, please click here: Institutional ESL Assessment Registration Form.

Please register early to save your space. Results will available within 5 business days. THIS IS A FREE ESL ASSESSMENT, there are no fees associated with this assessment.
Official IELTS score - Submit official IELTS (The International English Language Testing System) to Grossmont College. The minimum score is 4.5 on the academic module.
Official Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) minimum score of 39.
Students whose native language is Japanese ONLY may submit EIKEN test results with a minimum score grade of "2A”.
Duolingo English Test (online) minimum score of 75
Students whose primary language is English do not need to submit TOEFL, IELTS or Pearson PTE Academic reports.
Students who are attending the following language schools and have completed the coursework below may submit certificates from the schools:

Language School	Coursework
American Collegiate English (ACE) at Grossmont	Recommendation from the program
American Language Institute (ALI) at SDSU	Level EAP 105
Connect English San Diego	College Eligibility Test (CET) minimum score of 62
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

When You Arrive 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 four weeks before the first day of semester classes in order to attend the orientation program and to locate housing. It is your responsibility to make flight arrangements which will enable you to attend the mandatory orientation.

International Orientation

All students are required to attend an international student orientation program. Students should attend the earliest possible orientation for better class selection.

NOTE: Due to COVID-19 pandemic, we are holding the international orientation program online until further notice. It will contain all of the aspects of the program described in a canvas class that is self paced, with access to live zoom meetings, so that you will have experience with the software needed to succeed at Grossmont College.

Failure to attend orientation will result in cancellation of your admission to Grossmont College. An Orientation Reservation Form will be emailed upon acceptance to Grossmont College.