International Student Admissions
California State law clarifies that a student must be 18 or a high school graduate by the time their first semester begins. The minimum age to attend CCC/DVC/LMC as an international student is 16 years old. However, a 16-year-old must be considered a high school graduate.
- Admissions Guide
- Admission Deadlines
- Academic Year Estimated Costs
- Admission Requirements
- Documents Required
- Transfer of Credit
Admissions Guide
Admission Deadlines
2025-2026 Academic Year Estimated Costs
Admission Requirements
No SAT or ACT for admission to community college
No application fee
1. Application
2. Evidence of Secondary/High School Graduation (If under 18)
3. Evidence of English Language Proficiency
4. Financial support evidence: $30,223
5. Copy of Valid Passport.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- All Applicants
- 1. Copy of valid Passport (+ valid copy(s) of your dependent's passport(s), if applicable)
- 2. Evidence of English Proficiency
- 3. Financial Support Documentation
- Financial Statement
- Financial Sponsor Form (if you have a financial sponsor)
- Students Under 18 (at program start date)
- 1. High School Transcript
- 2. Expected High School Graduation Letter
(if not yet graduated/if transcript is in progress) - 3. Parent/Guardian Authorization for Minors Form
- Transfer Students
- 1. Copy of I-20
- 2. Copy of F-1 Visa
- 3. Copy of I-94
- 4. Transfer-In Instructions Form (just to read, not to complete)
CCC, DVC, and LMC will admit students on terminated I-20s if students meet all other admission requirements. However, once admitted, transfer students must complete a reinstatement request form.
- International Transfer Academic Program (DVC only)
1 year online + 1 year in person + 2 years at a college/university (Learn more)- 1. Copy of valid Passport
- 2. Evidence of English Proficiency
- 3. High School Special Admissions Recommendation Form (This is not required for admission, however, it is required before enrolling in courses at DVC.) If not yet graduated from high school and under 18 years of age, this must be signed by a parent or legal guardian and a high school principal or counselor.
- Change of Status Students
- 1. Copy of I-94
- 2. Copy of Current Visa (including DS-2019 if applicable)
Once you are admitted and receive an I-20 from CCC, DVC, or LMC, you have two options to change your nonimmigrant status:- A. File the I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status in the U.S. -or-
- B. Departing the U.S., applying for an F-1 visa abroad with a new initial CCC/DVC/LMC I-20, and reentering the U.S. on that new I-20.
- Students with Dependents
- 1. Copy of Dependent’s Passport
- 2. Additional $5,000 on Financial Statement
- Concurrent Enrollment Students
TRANSFER OF CREDIT
Our colleges do not evaluate foreign post-secondary (college/university) transcripts for course waivers or transfer credits. Transcripts submitted with your application are for admission purposes only. If you wish to apply for credit transfer (for an Associate’s Degree at CCC, DVC, or LMC), your transcript(s) must first be evaluated by a NACES member organization. Evaluations must include a course-by-course report with semester unit equivalencies, distinguishing between upper- and lower-division coursework and including course descriptions and letter grades. The appropriate academic department at CCC, DVC, or LMC would then review it.
Please note that foreign coursework cannot be used to certify California State University General Education (CSU GE) or IGETC requirements, except for the IGETC Language Other Than English requirement. Students who intend to transfer are advised to review the transfer institution's policy.
Additionally, prospective students intending to transfer to a 4-year institution after CCC/DVC/LMC (and not obtain an Associate’s Degree) do not need their transcripts from outside the U.S. evaluated. These individuals should speak with an academic counselor at the respective college (CCC, DVC, or LMC).
