Frequently asked questions

What is a Community College?
Community colleges offer several kinds of programs of interest to international students:

• University transfer programs
• Technical programs
• Job training programs
• Basic skills programs
• Special interests programs

International students are probably most interested in the first type of program on this list. Community colleges offer the first two years of a normal four-year bachelors degree program. Thus, students who attend a community college can prepare themselves to transfer to a four-year institution by completing the lower division courses in the community college instead of in the university.

What are the advantages for international students coming to the United States?

• Easy, open admission policies
• Wide selection of academic and technical programs
• Basic skill courses including ESL
• Supportive learning environment with small classes
• Low cost tuition
• Credits fully transferable to other colleges and universities