Prospective Students

Programs & Study Options | International Students

Welcome!

The Seattle Community Colleges (North, South and Central) 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 the presence of international students.

We offer a wide range of programs for international students:

• 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 low tuition and small class sizes.
• Professional / Technical (Workforce Education) Programs: students can choose from over 135 degree and certificate programs in professional and technical fields. Programs vary in length from one quarter to two years.
• 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!

Each college--North, South and Central--also offers special programs which you can learn about through the contact information below.

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.

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.

Contact Us
Each college has different admission procedures and registration schedules. For additional international student information, contact the offices listed below:

SEATTLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
International Education Programs
1701 Broadway, SA 102
Seattle, WA 98122 USA
Telephone: (206) 587-3893
Fax: (206) 587-3868
Email:
Web: seattlecentral.edu/international

NORTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
International Student Programs
9600 College Way North
Seattle, WA 98103 USA
Telephone: (206) 527-3672
Fax: (206) 527-3794
Email:
Web: northseattle.edu/isp

SOUTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
International Programs
6000 16th Ave. S.W.
Seattle, WA 98106-1499 USA
Telephone: (206) 764-5360
Fax: (206) 764-5836
Email:
Web: southseattle.edu/international