Future - International Students
You are welcome here. Begin your journey towards becoming a Griffin.
International ApplicationYou are welcome here. Begin your journey towards becoming a Griffin.
International Application
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.
International Admissions Checklist
It's FREE to apply to Grossmont College.
Complete the Online Application for International Students
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.
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.
Remember These Dates |
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February 3, 2025 |
Spring 2025 Semester Begins
Newly accepted students may enter the U.S.A. after December 14, 2024. Contact International Admissions for any concerns. |
December 17, 2024 |
Spring 2025 Orientation I (For transfer students only) - Online AND In Person |
January 14, 2025 |
Spring 2025 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 4, 2025 | Spring 2025 Semester Ends |
August 18, 2025 |
Fall 2025 Starts
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Required Documents |
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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.
Acceptable documents include but are not limited to:
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. |
High School / 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.
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For more information, test dates, and to register, please click button below:
Institutional English Proficiency Assessment Registration
Please register early to save your space. Results will available within 5 business
days. THIS IS A FREE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT, there are no fees associated
with this assessment.
Times available are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 1pm. If you cannot make these
times, please call 619-644-7200 or email grossmont.assessment@gcccd.edu to schedule.
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 |
California Language Academy (CLA) |
Level 4 or higher |
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 |
INX Academy (Internexus) |
Intensive Intermediate Intensive High / Intermediate Advanced Practical High / Intermediate Advanced |
Language Studies International (LSI) |
Level 4 |
Q International School |
Mid-Advance or High Advanced level with 3.0 GPA and above |
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.
All students are required to attend an international student orientation program. Students should attend the earliest possible orientation for better class selection.
Details of F1 Visa Mandatory Orientation
NOTE: Due to COVID-19 pandemic, we are having the international student orientation program online and in-person as a hybrid program. It will contain all of the aspects of the in-person session 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. There will be an in-person component and you will find out more information by email once successfully registered 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.