Study in Arizona at One of the Ten Maricopa Community Colleges www.maricopa.edu/international Maricopa Community Colleges is decidedly distinct, serving over 168,000 students every year through ten colleges, one skill center, and multiple campuses and sites in the metropolitan Phoenix area in Arizona. With over 1,000 business partnerships, advanced health care training, biotechnology opportunities, and unique career offerings, Maricopa Community Colleges has an excellent reputation for providing a top-notch education for students. Each year, our colleges welcome hundreds of international students from more than 60 countries, who come to participate in a wide range of programs from English language training to university transfer programs. Our colleges offer international students superior academic opportunities, unique cultural experiences, and friendly campus environments. Whether your interest is in information technology, business, film making, tourism, culinary arts, computer technology, or many other varied fields, we encourage you to consider Maricopa Community Colleges for your international education experience. Dr. Steven R. Gonzales As an institution that celebrates diversity and embraces global Interim Chancellor education, we value international students and would welcome you with open arms. Table of Contents 2 Why Study in Arizona at a 9 Glendale Community College Maricopa Community College? 10 Mesa Community College 3 What is a Community College? 11 Paradise Valley Community College 4 More About Maricopa Community Colleges 12 Phoenix College Degrees, Courses and Transfer 13 Rio Salado College Opportunities Scottsdale Community College Job Placement and Advisement Technology 14 South Mountain Community College Admissions Application Deadlines 15 Arizona, The Grand Canyon State General Information for F-1 Phoenix Non-immigrant Students Glendale Tempe 5 Our Colleges Scottsdale Maricopa Community Colleges Gilbert Across the Valley Chandler Mesa 6 Chandler-Gilbert Community College The State of Arizona 7 Estrella Mountain Community College Distance of Phoenix to Major U.S. Cities 8 GateWay Community College 1 Maricopa Community Colleges International Program Why Study in Arizona at a Maricopa Community College? ▶ Choice of 10 nationally accredited ▶ Flexible and convenient day, evening, colleges and one skill center and weekend class schedules ▶ Easy and open online admission process ▶ Multiple learning formats, including ▶ Over 1,600 degree and certificate programs in-person, online, live online, and hybrid ▶ Innovative transfer programs to state ▶ Personal attention and small class sizes universities in Arizona and other ▶ English as a Second Language (ESL) programs universities throughout the U.S. ▶ Support services for international students ▶ Low tuition cost ▶ Accessible technology ▶ Quality education experience www.maricopa.edu/international 2 What is a Community College? Community colleges offer several kinds of programs of interest to international students: ▶ University-transfer programs High School (4 Years) ▶ Technical programs ▶ Job training programs ▶ Basic skills programs ▶ Special-interest programs International students are probably most interested in the first program on this list: university-transfer programs. Maricopa Community Colleges offer the College or Community first two years of a normal four-year bachelor’s University Lower College Associate degree program. A student completes the first two Division (2 Years) Degree (2 Years) years at the community college, then transfers to the university as a junior to complete the final two years of the bachelor’s program. Students who attend a community college can prepare themselves to transfer to a four-year institution by completing the lower division courses at the community college instead of at a university. College or University Upper Division Bachelor’s Degree (2 Years) For international students coming to the United States from other countries, community colleges offer some distinct advantages over other institutions: ▶ Open admission policies ▶ Easy transfer to a university ▶ A wide selection of academic and technical programs ▶ Basic skill courses including English as a Second Language ▶ A supportive learning environment with small class sizes ▶ Low-cost tuition ▶ Credits fully transferable to other colleges and universities 3 Maricopa Community Colleges International Program More About Maricopa Community Colleges Degrees, Courses and Technology Transfer Opportunities Maricopa Community Colleges ranks among the nation’s leading institutions of higher education in the Whether just out of high school, beginning or re- use of computers and telecommunications. High-tech entering college, re-careering, or seeking lifelong computer centers and learning centers at each college education, Maricopa Community Colleges offers a combine with modern libraries to provide students wide range of opportunities. access to worldwide information and learning opportunities. Faculty, staff, and students have access Associate Degrees: ▶ to cutting-edge technologies, Internet education ▷ Associate in Arts (AA) opportunities, and daily use of the Internet and email. ▷ Associate in Sciences (AS) ▷ Associate in Business (ABUS) ▷ Associate in General Studies (AGS) Admissions ▷ Associate in Transfer Partnership (ATP) ▷ Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Maricopa Community Colleges welcomes your ▷ Associate in Arts in Elementary application as an international student. Our staff Education (AAEE) will make every effort to assist you. Our admission ▷ Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) requirements conform to the regulations of the U.S. ▶ Over 933 Certificates of Completion, including: Government for issuing F-1 student visa documents. If you have questions, please contact the International Dental Hygiene ▷ Education Program at the college of your choice. There ▷ Interior Design is NO application fee. ▷ International Business ▷ Media Arts ▷ Networking Technology Application Deadlines ▷ Nursing ▷ Web Design ▶ Fall Semester - July 1 ▶ 9,930 courses are available throughout the District ▶ Spring Semester - November 1 Flexible course delivery includes online, live-online, in person, hybrid, and hybrid/virtual. General Information for F-1 Transfer articulation agreements with public and Non-immigrant Students private colleges and universities enable seamless transitions to four-year institutions. ▶ Prospective students seeking admission based on F-1 nonimmigrant status must provide the following documents: Job Placement Updated 6/24/2020 and Advisement ▷ International Student application ▷ Language proficiency documentation such as Educational and career advice is available to students TOEFL scores, IELTS scores, STEP EIKEN score as well as community members. College career centers ▷ Equivalent of a United States high school offer one-on-one career planning assistance and diploma (secondary education) access to: ▷ Financial guarantee to cover tuition and living expenses ▶ Employment search information ▷ Transcripts from colleges or universities. ▶ Internship opportunities It is the applicant’s responsibility to have ▶ Occupations in demand the transcripts evaluated or translated to English by a foreign credential Resume writing and interview tips ▶ evaluation service if necessary Wage/salary ranges and skill requirements ▶ ▷ Copy of the ID page of the student’s passport ▶ Job readiness assessments ▶ Academic planning ▶ Contact the International Education Program office for additional information 4 Our Colleges Each of the ten colleges in Maricopa County Community CollegeDistrict is individually accredited, yet part of the larger system. The District is one of the largest higher education systems in the world — a major resource for business and industry and individuals seeking education and job training. Maricopa Community Colleges Across the Valley 5 Maricopa Community Colleges International Program www.cgc.edu 2626 E. Pecos Rd Chandler, AZ 85225 Phone: 480.732.7391 | 480.857.5453 fax E-mail: [email protected] Website for International Students: www.cgc.edu/admissions/international-students Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) is which include: Aviation, Mortuary Science, Automated a dynamic learning environment for more than Manufacturing Systems, Electric Utility Technology, and 19,000 students annually. Ranked as one of the Crime and Intelligence Analysis. best community colleges in Arizona, CGCC is fully CGCC also has a successful baseball program that accredited and serves the needs of Chandler, Gilbert, attracts players and coaches from all over the nation Queen Creek, and other communities. CGCC has three and other countries. In addition, our performing arts locations: its main Pecos campus, the Williams campus, program, student clubs and organizations, nationally and Sun Lakes Center. awarded Service-Learning, and learning communities International students who want to improve their make CGCC a great place to earn a college degree. English language proficiency can complete English Other centers & campuses: as a Second Language (ESL) courses to prepare Sun Lakes Educational Center | 480.857.5500 them for their academic program. CGCC has a full- 25105 S. Alma School Rd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 service Transfer Office to help students move on Williams Campus | 480.988.8000 to a university to complete a bachelor’s degree. In 7360 E. Tahoe Ave., Mesa, 85212 addition to university transfer and general education Communiversity | 480.726.4182 degree options, CGCC has unique signature