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COMMUNITY COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMS

Note: This information is based on information gathered from each college’s website including the International Student page and as available Admissions, Housing, Student Services, etc.

KANSAS

Allen County Community College ...... 1 Barton County Community College...... 1 Butler Community College...... 2 Cloud Community College...... 2 Coffeyville Community College...... 3 Colby Community College ...... 3 Cowley Community College...... 4 Dodge City Community College...... 4 Fort Scott Community College...... 5 Garden City Community College ...... 6 Highland Community College ...... 6 Hutchinson Community College...... 7 Independence Community College...... 7 Johnson Community College...... 8 Labette Community College ...... 9 Neosho Community College...... 9 Pratt Community College...... 10 Seward Community College ...... 10

OTHER STATES

Bellevue Community College - WA...... 11 Edmonds Community College – WA...... 12 Glendale Community College – AZ...... 13 Highline Community College – WA...... 14 Kirkwood Community College – IA ...... 15 Lane Community College – OR...... 16 Metropolitan Community College – MO...... 17 Moraine Valley Community College – IL...... 18 Pikes Peak Community College – CO ...... 19 Valencia Community College – FL...... 20

SELECTED KANSAS UNIVERSITIES

Emporia State University ...... 21 Fort Hays State University...... 22 KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Allen County Community College – Iola, KS http://www.bartonccc.edu/prospectivestudent/admissionspolicies.htm#Internatio nal

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics International Student Organization Required placement testing (COMPASS, ACT, or SAT) ESL class Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Health Misc. Forms Admissions Immunization record in English http://www.allencc.edu/accc/International%20Students/ Declaration of Financial Support Must have medical insurance home.html Application for Admission Housing students must provide written documentation Proof of graduation from a secondary school or of meningitis immunization or sign a waiver equivalent Statement of Finance $11,000 Proof of English Proficiency TOEFL 190 (CBT computer based) or 520 (PBT, paper), or Official transcript w/ at least 24 credit hours of ESL course work with 2.5 GPA or higher, or Official transcript documenting 24 hours of college level course work w/ a 2.5 GPS or higher and demonstrated English proficiency, or Be a citizen of an English-speaking country.

Barton Community College – Great Bend, KS http://www.bartonccc.edu/prospectivestudent/admissionspolicies.htm#Internatio nal

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics International student advisor – Lori Crowther No intensive English programs 33 students No airport pickup except for Great Bend airport Required placement testing ESL class Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Immunization record in English Misc. Forms Proof of graduation from a secondary school or Must have medical insurance http://bartonccc.edu/prospectivestudent/documents/Int equivalent Must go to Student Health Services for a medical ernationalApplication.pdf Statement of Finance $10,000 to $12,000 assessment, TB screening, and review of http://bartonccc.edu/prospectivestudent/documents/Int immunizations ernationalStatementOfFinance.pdf

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Butler Community College - El Dorado, KS http://www.butlercc.edu/int_adv/index.cfm (Special section on website)

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics International student advisor; contact: Megan Dugger, No intensive English programs 275 International students [email protected] Required placement testing 290 Permanent residents No homestay program Required international student orientation course 77 countries Airport pick up Reading requirement guideline International student organization Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements TB test results before enrollment Misc. Forms Requires bank statement - $16,830 Heath insurance automatically billed to student https://butlercatalog.butlercc.edu/forms/intapp.cfm One of the following: http://www.butlercc.edu/dorms/parts/Medical_Emergency TOEFL 61 (iBT, internet based) 173 (CBT _Information_Waiver.pdf computer based) or 500 (PBT, paper) Housing student requirements: IELTS score of 5.0 2 MMR shots Completion of the Advanced II level or higher at Current Tetanus shot the Wichita State University's Intensive English Meningococcal Vaccine Language Center (www.wichita.edu/ielc). Students International students can live in residence halls if they must have grades of "C" or better in all classes. have a positive TB test and a documented negative Academic credit of 12 hours or more from a US chest X-Ray within the past 5 years college or university with a 2.0 GPA

Cloud Community College – Concordia, KS http://www.cloud.edu/studentservices/admissions/international_students.asp

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics Required placement exam Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Proof in English of vaccinations for MMR, Misc. Forms Personal letter Should learn about meningococcal disease and potential TOEFL 550 benefits of vaccination http://www.cloud.edu/studentservices/admissions/admi Must have on account in a Cloud County or ssionsRequirements.asp Geary County bank expenses for a full year, $9,000 Documentary proof of graduation from high school Statement of financial support

2 Coffeyville Community College – Coffeyville, KS http://www.coffeyville.edu/international/index.htm

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics International Coordinator Contact: Marla Larimore E- Comprehensive ESL program 8 ESL courses Receives some students from ELS Centers mail: [email protected] Experienced ESL instructors http://www.els.com/contents/index.aspx Homestay (MATCH – My American Traditional College Learning Lab Home) Airport services from Tulsa Airport International Student Services Advising Interaction with community and local schools Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Residence Hall – Hepatitis B, Influenza, MMR, TD, Misc. Forms Completed application Varicella, Meningococcal http://www.coffeyville.edu/forms/intapp.pdf Official school transcripts in English Can receive a waiver Proof of American Health Insurance Proof of American Health Insurance (Harbour Group TOEFL score or 450 or ESL Level 7 suggested www.hginsurance.com)

Colby Community College – Colby, KS http://www.colbycc.edu/?m=6&s=212

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics Airport pick up at Hays Required placement exam International Students and Friends Organization Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Immunization Form Misc. Forms Requires bank statement http://www.colbycc.edu/intranet_files/Health%20Nurse No homestay program %20form.pdf Unconditional Acceptance Proof of Health Insurance or intent to purchase Computer based:173 or above Paper based: 500 or above Internet based: 80 or above OR Conditional Acceptance Computer based:153 - 172 Paper based: 475 - 499 Internet based: minimum of 61 Alternative to TOEFL Certificate of completion of ESL Level 109 Complete the APIEL exam with a score of 3 or higher

3 Cowley College – Arkansas City, KS http://www.cowley.edu/admissions/prospective/internl.html

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics International Student Advisor – contact Ben Schears Limited instruction in ESL – not a certified ESL site (620) 441-5245. (Ark City) He is actually the Director of May enroll in only 1 distance course per semester Admissions Completion or a reading, writing, math, and computer Limited scholarship availability from Endowment Office assessment prior to finalizing enrollment Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements No insurance available from college – site provides links Misc. Forms High school diploma or GED Students are required to have insurance http://www.cowley.edu/admissions/international/Interna Requires bank statement Student housing requirement: tionalApplication.pdf TOEFL Meningitis vaccine or waiver Computer based:173 or above International students must receive TB screening Paper based: 500 or above or Recommended for all students: tetanus, diphtheria, Completion of the senior year from an hepatitis B, varicella, polio, measles, mumps, and accredited high school within the US and a rubella. 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA Proof of ability to meet financial obligations $11,384

Dodge City Community College – Dodge City, KS http://www.dc3.edu/admissions/admission_procedures.htm

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics International Student Organization Foreign students are advised that the college does not provide special language training, scholarships, or employment opportunities for foreign students. Assessment for English language development (ASSET test of Writing Skills, Michigan Test of English as a Second Language or TOEFL) Students at the beginning level of ESL cannot take regular coursework, except in cosmetology Students in the ESL intermediate level may only take certain non-English-intensive courses along with 3-6 hours of ESL as identified by each department Students at the high intermediate or advanced level may be enrolled in regular coursework in addition to six hours of ESL TOEFL of 450 will place student in intermediate ESL TOEFL of 500 will place student in high intermediate

4 ESL TOEFL of 550 need not take ESL unless they so choose Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Health history and immunization record http://www.dc3.edu/boardpolicy/404.pdf Admissions application Required to have a TB skin test upon arrival $20.00 English Proficiency (TOEFL) Proof of medical insurance Computer based:173 or above Paper based: 500 or above 61 Internet Proof of graduation Must have on account with DCCC or at a Dodge City bank expenses for a full year, $12,530 Proof of ability to meet financial obligations International students cannot enter at the beginning level of ESL

Fort Scott Community College – Fort Scott , KS http://www.fortscott.edu/frontpage/pdf/catalog.pdf

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics International Student Organization International students may enroll in up to 18 hours No scholarships or aid beyond the ESL class International Students Alumni Campaign Non-transferable ESL Courses: Level I - IV

Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Health history and immunization record Misc. Forms Admissions application Required TB skin test or X-Ray taken in US English Proficiency (TOEFL) Must have health insurance Paper based: 450 or above Students with TOEFL scores of <520 must enroll in three hours of ESL each semester. Students will retake the TOEFL at the end of each semester; once their scores exceed 520, they are not required to enroll in ESL. Secondary school transcript Must have on account with local bank at least $8,000 - $10,000 Proof of Certificate of Deposit

5 Garden City Community College – Garden City, KS http://www.gcccks.edu/prospective/admissions.html#international

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics International Club contact: Bill Utz - 276-9510 Statement “…the College does not provide special Bilingual Education Student Organization contact: Itzel language training, and employment opportunities are Stewart, 275-3284 limited.” Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Must complete GCCC Health and Immunization Misc. Forms Proof of ability to meet financial obligations $10,392 record http://www.gcccks.edu/prospective/admissions.html#i Proof of English Proficiency 61 ibt/500 paper/173 paper Must have a TB test administered after arrival in US nternational based TOEFL Health insurance required Proof of Graduation Student housing requirement for all students: Health and Immunization record TB screening MMR Meningitis vaccine or waiver

Highland Community College – Highland, KS http://www.highlandcc.edu/pages/admission/international.aspx?id=_3_5&css=HC C_default

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics Placement test required for reading, English, and math http://www.highlandcc.edu/pages/Admission/placement .aspx Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Proof of adequate health insurance 3.0 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale in secondary school Meningitis vaccination or written documentation from Have evidence of the ability to communicate in English, a doctor or waiver (housing students) which will permit reasonable academic progress, Housing students must complete a health form through the following methods: Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks in an approved Intensive Language Center A score of 520 or better on the writer version or 190 or better on the computer version of TOEFL Affidavit of support from a sponsor in the US or abroad

6 Hutchinson Community College – Hutchison, KS http://wwwcms.hutchcc.edu/www/Admissions/International.aspx?id=4913& Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics International Student Organization No more than one online/distance class International Student Advisor Contact: Donita Winters [email protected] Orientation/Success Seminar class taught by the International Advisor ASSET and Accuplacer tests required upon arrival Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Health and Immunization history International Student Application Must have a TB test administered after arrival in US $1,500 deposit – to be applied against the first Health insurance not required but encouraged semester Student housing requirement for all students: Proof of ability to meet financial obligations $9,300 Health and Immunization record Proof of English Proficiency 61 ibt/500 paper/173 paper 2 MMR based TOEFL Meningitis vaccine or waiver Academic transcript English Proficiency (TOEFL) Computer based:173 or above Paper based: 500 or above 61 Internet

Independence Community College – Independence, KS http://www.indycc.edu/international/admissions.htm Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics Multicultural Student Organization Assessment test required prior to enrollment 37 international students ESL Classes 18 countries ESL Advanced ESL Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Health Misc. Forms Admissions Proof of health insurance required Uses the services of Youth for Understanding Proof of ability to meet financial obligations for one year Must have signed meningitis form Students from Cultural Academic Student Exchange, Proof of English Proficiency 61 ibt/500 paper/173 paper Student housing requirement for all students: Inc. based TOEFL Health and Immunization record Official high school transcript TB screening MMR Meningitis vaccine or waiver

7 Johnson County Community College – Overland Park, KS http://www.usjournal.com/en/students/campuses/jccc.html Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics Specialized language and culture programs International Education Office Contact: Carolyn Kadel, 1573 Immigrant and non-immigrant students from 115 English conversation partner Professor [email protected] countries Housing locator assistance Intensive English Program (For ESL learners who want Orientation session to improve and strengthen their English proficiency Academic, visa, and health insurance counseling and cultural understanding for academic, career Airport pick up enhancing, or personal success.) Homestay 15 week courses Inter Cultural Center Contact: Julie Pitts, Teachers with master’s degrees in Teaching English [email protected] (at least 5.5 staff) as a Second Language and years of teaching International Club experience http://web.jccc.net/academic/international/internationalc 9 Staff/Instructors lub/ Certificate of Completion or Attendance along with Tibetan-American Friendship Society grade transcript Intensive program - with up to six English classes per week (18 hours) Oral communication, pronunciation, writing, reading, short stories, vocabulary, structure, American idioms English for Academic Purposes (provide additional preparation for Second Language English Learners before beginning College Level courses) Four-level program 22 professors 577 students COMPASS ESL required as a prerequisite to enrolling in Level I or Level II EAP classes

Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Must purchase health, repatriation, and medical Misc. Forms Proof of ability to meet financial obligations $18,156 evacuation insurance through JCCC’s exclusive http://www.gcccks.edu/prospective/admissions.html#i Proof of English Proficiency 61 ibt/500 paper/173 paper insurance company, Lewer nternational based TOEFL Proof of Graduation http://www.jccc.net/home/depts.php/1419/site/iep- agents (Agents & Consultants - JCCC offers commission to qualified, established recruiting agencies and consultants interested in helping students successfully accomplish their English language goals.)

8 Labette Community College - Parsons, KS http://www.labette.edu/stusvcs/International_Students.htm Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics No on-campus housing COMPASS placement tests required for all students who have not taken the ACT Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Information unavailable on web http://www.labette.edu/stusvcs/Application_Enrollme Minimum TOEFL of 520 written or 190 computer based nt_Form.pdf Proof of graduation from high school or secondary school Financial Responsibility form and certified bank statement providing ability to attend LCC Original transcript of all school work

Neosho Community College – Chanute, KS http://www.neosho.edu/international_students/index.asp Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics International Program Coordinator Contact Ann Neff NCC placement test to verify English and math Representing 12 Countries [email protected] proficiency 18 students International students receive first priority for on- campus housing Provides assistance with problems specific to international students and promotion in cultural activities Advisement for international students International Student Club At least 2 cultural events per month Airport pick up and drop off at 3 airports Annual style show Annual thank you dinner for host parents, teachers, administration Volunteer activities Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Health insurance required Proof of ability to meet financial obligations $10,000 TB and meningitis vaccination required TOEFL 125 computer-based

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Pratt Community College http://www.cloud.edu/studentservices/admissions/international_students.asp Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics Club international Required placement exam Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Housing – meningitis shot required Forms Personal letter Personal information sheet http://prattcc.edu/files/file/Admissions%20application% One of the following: Proof of medical insurance 20page%201.pdf TOEFL 500 paper, 173 computer-based, 61 internet Negative tuberculosis test – skin test or chest X-Ray http://prattcc.edu/files/file/Admissions%20application% Completion of ELS 109 after arriving 20page%202.pdf APIEL grade 3 or higher http://prattcc.edu/files/file/Certificate%20of%20financial ESL level 9 at the Hays Language Institute %20support.pdf Academic credit of 12 hours or more from a US Post-Secondary Institution One year from a US High School with a 2.5 GPA Transcript which shows that all instruction was taught in English with a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale Prepayment of $5,667 Telephone Interview

Seward County Community College – Liberal, KS http://www.sccc.edu/students/future/international_stud.html Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics International Student Organization College level ESL class Institutional or development foundation scholarships

Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Recommended for all students: tetanus, diphtheria, http://www.sccc.edu/pdf_docs/Forms/application%20for TOEFL 500 or English Courses on Transcript hepatitis B, varicella, polio, measles, mumps, and %20admission.pdf Computer based:173 or above rubella. Paper based: 500 or above Health history forms Internet based: 61 or above Recommended meningitis vaccine or waiver Proof of ability to meet financial obligations $3,750 (1 Insurance coverage required semester) 3 letters of recommendation Application for Admission

10 SELECTED US CMOOUNITY COLLEGES

Bellevue Community College - Bellevue, WA http://bellevuecollege.edu/isp/docs/QuickFactSheet.pdf

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics 5 Advisors dedicated to international students Intensive English/University Preparation >600 international students Evaluations office to review transfer credits (credentials International Business Professions (1 year course of evaluator) study for adults upgrading business and English skills.) Scholarships American Association of Intensive English Program, Office of International Student Programs Certified Intensive English Program At least 3 international recruiters – who travel abroad Offers six levels of English language training that bring International Student Association learners up to proficient levels in speaking, reading, International Student Office writing, listening, and grammar (10 weeks to complete Special Programs (non-degree) a level) Counseling ESL Skills After successful completion of the program and proof of English proficiency, students can directly transfer into academic credit classes Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Bellevue Community College (BCC) requires that all Misc. Forms Students must have an official bank statement international students have medical insurance Assumption of Risk showing $15,074 for more than one quarter coverage. http://bellevuecollege.edu/isp/docs/AssumptionOfRisk. Essay – career goals Health insurance waiver available after alternative doc English language proficiency (if entering the college insurance is evaluated Guardianship Appointment program) Health plan must include both repatriation and http://bellevuecollege.edu/isp/docs/GuardianshipAppoi TOEFL score of 61 (internet), 173 (computer, or medical evacuation ntment.doc 500 (paper); Medical Release and Release of Liability An IELTS overall band score of 5.0; http://bellevuecollege.edu/isp/docs/MedicalRelease.do Two years of non-ESL English classes in an c American high school or an International school w/ 2.5 GPA ; Successful completion of the BCC Bridge Program; An A- grade in the Integrated Skills 5 in the Intensive English/University preparation program; or Successful completion of the highest level at another Intensive English school with a letter of recommendation and successful completion of the Bridge program at BCCC

11 Edmonds Community College - Lynnwood, WA http://www.edcc.edu/international/

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics Scholarships Intensive ESL program (5 levels) 788 international students from 45 different countries Homestay opportunities available Short-term programs: ESL, special interest classes Contact: David Cordell, Dean of International Education such as Computers, Travel/Tourism, Business, and [email protected] recreational activities as well as homestays Chinese Culture Club, Indonesian Community Club, International High School and College Year - Age - 16 International Club, Muslim Student Association, years old or over. Student under 18 must live in Vietnamese Student Association Edmonds CC Housing unless their parents fill out the Orientation week – plus additional times for Alternative Accommodation Form international students International student registration Cultural events – shopping, tours Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Requires that all international students have medical Misc. Forms Students must be proficient in English to enter the insurance coverage. Admissions High School Completion Program and College May have their own insurance http://www.edcc.edu/international/_pdf/application.pdf Program. No TOEFL required. Instead students take Students under 18 must have a Medical Release Form Medical release the Edmonds English Placement assessment upon signed by their parents and notarized by a government http://www.edcc.edu/international/_pdf/medical.pdf arrival and are assigned appropriate classes. agency Students must have an official bank statement showing $17,514, at least 8 administrators (including a fiscal officer) dedicated to program

12 Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ http://www.glendale.edu/international.htm http://www.studyusa.com/factshts/glendale.asp

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics Required orientation prior to Fall and Spring semesters No intensive English programs, students must have >550 international students Must arrive 2 weeks ahead of classes for special minimum TOEFL score and/or completion of an testing, advising, and academic course planning “Advance Level” from selected English Schools International Students Association College Credit English as a Second Language Division International Week English as a Second Language program following Fieldtrips admission to degree program – includes grammar, International Student Office writing, speaking, and listening skills (5 levels of ESL International Student Center (one stop) courses based on students ESL Placement Test) Advisement (academic, immigration, housing, transfer) Newsletter $25 International student activity fee Limited College scholarships after completing 12 units of college credit Limited number of on-campus part-time jobs for international students World culture Week Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Health form completed (completed by physician) Misc. Forms Students must have an official bank statement of TB test http://www.glendale.edu/international/IAppForm07.pdf $17,171 for one Academic Year Optional: MMR, tetanus, hepatitis B (3 doses) (includes Health Form) TOEFL (450) or CBT 133), or iBT (45) score Health insurance required either from college or One page student essay comparable – must cover a minimum of $100,000 per Homestay Placement Company for placement with injury/and at least $100,000 per illness to include American host families (no dorms) hospitalization coverage and global/overseas Students under 18 must have a guardian over the age recognition of the plan of 21 living in Los Angeles County

13 Highline Community College – Des Moines, WA http://www.highline.edu/stuserv/international/aboutUs/index.htm

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics Online advisor (for international students) Kaplan Aspect English Programs (Oxford and Student orientation Northstar curriculum) – immersion in an all English Scholarships available environment Student handbook Intensive English http://www.highline.edu/stuserv/international/arrivalOrie English plus a college degree ntation/internationalStudentHandbook.htm Foundation program Thunderworld International Student Resource Center COMPASS test required International Leadership Student Council – coordinators of the various student service activities International village – social club Conversation Pal – students matched in groups of 2 or 3 to hang out and get to know each other for 1 hour per week Online advisor 2 Full-time advisors at Thunderworld Center Contact: Mike Gruberg: [email protected] GlobalFest - cultural celebration, food, activities Movie Fridays – free movie, popcorn, discussion International student news letter Volunteer bank – volunteer opportunities for international students International student dormitory Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Insurance required http://www.highline.edu/stuserv/international/admissi Current bank statement showing at least $16,500 for Can have their own insurance ons/applyOnline.htm one year TOEFL score of at least 480 PBT, 157 CBT or 54 IBT Conditional acceptance to Highline Community College until completion of Kaplan (students can take up to 5 credits while improving their English) COMPASS test required

14 Kirkwood Community College – Cedar Rapids, IA http://www.kirkwood.edu/international/

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics International Studies Office Award-winning English Language Acquisition program Over 100 different countries International Student Club (2002 ACIIE Award for Best Comprehensive Global Ed More than 500 international students Committee that focuses on the success of Program) international students Placement test required Contact Connie Mays, International Programs Director [email protected] International student advisor International student orieintation (campus tour, shopping, meet faculty and staff, social customs, etc.) Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Health insurance required (students without will be http://www.kirkwood.edu/pdf/uploaded/637/is_supplem Application form billed for Kirkwood insurance) ental_information_form.pdf Transcripts Financial guarantee letter ($17,064) included ELA program and tuition TOEFL score of 61 (internet), 173 (computer, or 500 (paper) or ACT placement with a writing score of 15 or higher or SAT score of 290 or higher Students without any placement test will be required to take the Compass/ESL placement test at Kirkwood before registering for class

15 Lane Community College - Eugene, OR http://lanecc.edu/stuser/internat.htm

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics Multicultural Center International English as a Second Language Program Students from more than 40 different nations Orientation to life in the United States 8 levels of comprehensive English Approximately 300 or 3% of student body Counseling Offers supplemental classes in reading, writing, Social activities TOEFL preparation, computer lab, the Crossroads Tutoring with native speakers Café video series, conversations, and civics International student counselor Academic advising Homestay ($500/mo.) Credit or non credit Friendship families Community orientations Cultural and social events Airport pickups Contact: International student Coordinator Beth Schenderlein, Email: [email protected] Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Misc. Forms TOEFL minimum 53 on iBT, 153 on computer, or 475 http://lanecc.edu/stuser/intlpkt.pdf on paper or IELTS score of 5.5 or ETEP Eiken Pre- 1st Grade TOEFL < 500 (173 on computer) requires two courses to improve English TOEFL between 500 (173) and 520 (190) requires one course to improve English skills Academic records Financial verification – bank statement showing first year’s expenses on deposit $18,710 Placement tests required (same as other non- international students)

16 Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, MO http://mcckc.edu/home.asp?qlinks=International+Students

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics Scholarships available Students who need additional English assistance will Cultural Awareness Resource Center Penn Valley's Applied Language Institute for English as Contact: Ms. Bobbie Gustin, Coordinator a Second Language courses in reading, writing, [email protected] vocabulary, and speaking. TOEFL is not required for Cultural Awareness Club admission. Intensive ESL program offered at all levels of instruction: beginning, intermediate, and advanced The Applied Language Institute at MCC-PV offers comprehensive English as a Second Language instructional programs for academic, personal or professional purposes. Grammar, composition, reading/ vocabulary and speaking/ listening are available at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. All English language learners must take placement tests, including oral, written, and reading assessments to determine appropriate course placement. Contact at Penn Valley [email protected] Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Health Current bank statement showing at least $13,000 for http://mcckc.edu/home.asp?qlinks=International+Curre one year nt+HealthCare Transcripts Required to purchase comprehensive insurance plan Affidavit of support through The Lewer Agency, Inc. TOEFL not required Insurance provides access to Walgreen’s “Take Health Copy of passport ID page Care Centers”

17 Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL http://www.morainevalley.edu/International/

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics International Student Affairs Office (7 staff) TEOFL Exam required 450 paper, 133 computer; > 300 international students from 45 countries Contact: [email protected] Diane M. Viverito, LOEP test required Director Intensive English Language Program Airport arrival assistance Four days/week International student orientation week 20 hours of instruction/week Housing assistance and host home program 3 levels Academic advising (specialized staff) Listening, speaking, grammar and reading skills Social and cultural trips Comprehensive language laboratory Tutoring 3 instructors, 1 staff Immigration advising Contact and services for alumni Community orientation Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements International Student Group Medical Insurance Policy Misc. Forms TOEFL score can be submitted and is recommended. – automatically enrolled in policy $764 per year http://www.morainevalley.edu/international/pdfs/01- Minimum score of 213 (computer) or 79-80 (internet- Included evacuation 160%20IntAp%20pdf..pdf based) Students must have an official bank statement showing $$15,750 School records Essay

18 Pikes Peak Community College – Colorado Springs, CO http://www.ppcc.edu/prospective-students/special-assistance- programs/international-students/

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics No scholarships available Students are expected to earn at least a 2.0 GPA each No housing available semester International Students Club English Language Institute (intensive English) for English Language Institute advisor students who: are planning to go to an American Multicultural retention specialist (for minority students) college or university, need to improve English skills for the work environment, and/or are interested in improving their ability to ready, write, and speak English Placement exam required Contact Andy Likins (English Language Institute) 719.502.3535 Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Requires accident and medical insurance coverage Misc. Forms TOEFL minimum 450 (written) or 133 (computer) http://www.ppcc.cccoes.edu/AdmissionsEnrollment/Fo Minimum score of 60% on the Michigan Test of English rms/?Show=InternationalStudents Proficiency Minimum 500 TOEIC score Transcripts showing graduation from an English language school approved by the College Application for Admission Proof of financial support ($20,500/year): Personal/Family/Sponsor Scholarship/Loan Government or Employer International Student Application

19 Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL http://www.valenciacc.edu/international/students/

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics Conversation and reading club Intensive English Program Students from over 93 nations International Student Services Office Six-level English for Academic Purposes program (4 Admissions semester long courses per level: speech, reading, Academic and immigration advisement writing, grammar) Cultural programming Center for Global Languages for non-degree seeking ISS dedicated staff students Mandatory new student orientation and International Degree seeking and non-degree seeking programs Student Orientation College Placement Test (CPT) required for degree seeking students Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Must purchase insurance through college and must Misc. Forms Official high school transcripts with evaluation maintain throughout enrollment http://www.valenciacc.edu/international/students/forms Declaration of finance - Students must have an official .asp bank statement showing $24,000 per academic year Admissions Sponsor letter http://www.valenciacc.edu/admissions/documents/Inter International student agreement nationalApplication2007.pdf TOEFL >450 (paper, 133 (computer, 45 (internet) Applicants who enroll in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) must present a TOEFL >450 (paper, 133 (computer, 45 (internet) Level of English Proficiency (LOEP) exam is required

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Emporia State University – Emporia, KS http://www.emporia.edu/oie/intlstudschol.htm

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics International Club Intensive English Program is designed to aid students 157 students 9 culture specific clubs who need to improve their English skills before 46 countries Multicultural Events entering an academic program International Choir Intermediate and advanced level courses in reading, International Speakers Bureau grammar, writing, and speaking Multicultural Workshops Sakae Institute of Study Abroad – provides 8 week classes for Japanese and Chinese students. Intensive English, cultural programming, physical activity, and 1 academic course International student orientation Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Health insurance available Contact: Asst VP for International Education Application form Recommends evidence of immunizations James Harter - [email protected] Academic credentials TOEFL Financial statement Written statement of purpose Letters of recommendation Copy of information page from passport

21 Fort Hays State University – Hays, KS http://www.fhsu.edu/virtualcollege/admissions/international/index.htm

Student Services Academic Programs Student Demographics Friendship Family Program (friendship with local English as a Second Language Center (Contact: families – not Homestay) Mehran Shahidi, Director [email protected]) – International Fair and International Education Week provides maximum listening, speaking, reading, and Speakers Bureau Program writing skills in a supportive learning environment. SPICE Series (food, culture, clothing, etc.) Outcomes: Tiger Transport become fluent in spoken and written English International Student Union succeed in passing English competency exams Rotary Scholarship be prepared for undergraduate or graduate study at FHSU Learn about culture and traditions Health Miscellaneous Information Admissions Requirements Health insurance available English proficiency requirements Recommends evidence of immunizations http://www.fhsu.edu/international/esl.shtml or Successful completion of ESL programs from: University of North Texas – IELI San Diego State University – ALI KAPLAN International Centers The Language Company Schools EF International Language Schools

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