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INFORMATION ABOUT » College Catalog » Programs & Study Options » International Programs
International Programs

Types of Programs | Admission Guidelines | Student Services | Study Abroad

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Welcome! The Seattle Colleges welcome students from other countries for study in academic and technical programs as well as Intensive English programs. The colleges are committed to fostering international awareness and understanding and encourage the sharing of ideas and cultures generated by international students on campus.

Types of International Programs

Intensive English Program

Students enroll in general English courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.

College Bridge Program

Students develop academic skills to prepare for college/ university level studies, and may enroll in one or more college level courses.

College Transfer Program

Students enroll in the two-year Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree at the Seattle Community Colleges which is equivalent to Year One and Year Two at a university. The associate’s degree transfers to hundreds of four year colleges and universities around the USA. Students enjoy lower tuition and small class sizes.

Professional / Technical Programs

Students can choose from over 100 degree and certificate programs in professional and technical fields. Programs vary in length from one to seven quarters.

FAST TRACK High School Diploma Program

Students can complete their high school diploma and earn their associate’s degree at the same time.

Summer Session

Students can choose from a full range of college and ESL programs during the summer study abroad term — and some students choose to get a quick start on the Fall term.


Admission Guidelines

  • Applicants must demonstrate adequate financial support to cover the period of study in order to meet visa requirements. International students pay the non-resident tuition rates.
  • Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of enrollment.
  • Application for admission by itself does not guarantee acceptance. Students must receive official notification of admission in order to enroll.

Note: International students should begin the application process well in advance of the quarter for which admission is desired in order to process the application, make passport and visa arrangements, and prepare for departure.


Services for International Students

Each college has an International Program office with services which include admission, college and cultural orientation, immigration and academic advising, social activities, trips, transcript evaluation for credit transfer, and housing referrals.


Programs for U.S. Students Studying Abroad

The Seattle Colleges encourage students to study abroad as a way to enhance their educational experience. Interested students should visit the International Programs Study Abroad website to see a list of current faculty-led programs and other resources on study abroad, service learning and internships abroad.

Information about financing study abroad is also available at the Study Abroad site: seattlecolleges.edu/international/

Travel / Study Courses

Cooperative Education & Career Placement
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Travel / Study courses provide students with an opportunity to earn credits for various travel / study experiences in an international setting. Students can earn credit for language enhancement, research-based, or work / internship / volunteer activities. Because these are contract courses, students are charged a per-course fee.

COURSE NO / COURSE TITLE CREDITS
EDU 291 Using the World as a Classroom 5 - 10
ITL 197 International Cooperative Education 5
ITL 198 International Cooperative Education 5
HUM 289 Chinese Language Enhancement
through Experiential Activities
5 - 10
HUM 290 German Language Enhancement
through Experiential Activities
5 - 10
HUM 291 Spanish Language Enhancement
through Experiential Activities
5 - 10
HUM 292 French Language Enhancement
through Experiential Activities
5 - 10
HUM 293 Italian Language Enhancement
through Experiential Activities
5 - 10
HUM 297 Japanese Language Enhancement
through Experiential Activities
5 - 10
HUM 298 Portuguese Language Enhancement
through Experiential Activities
5 - 10
SCI 296 Natural History:
Tropical Ecosystems in Costa Rica
5 - 10
SCI 297 Natural History: Tropical Ecosystems 5 - 10
SSC 297 Travel/Study Experience 5 - 10

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