WHY CHOOSESAN MATEO COLLEGESOF SILICONVALLEY?

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSOnline Application Form

$50 USD Application Fee Official High School Diploma or equivalent Official English Language ScoreTOEFL > 56; IELTS > 5.5; PTE > 42

Official High School Transcript

Copy of Passport

APPLICATION DEADLINESSPRING SEMESTER: November 15 Classes begin in mid January

FALL SEMESTER: July 1 Classes begin in mid August

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT: $25,400/year

www.smccd.edu/international

• #1 in Guaranteed University Transfer• Top-Ranked Colleges (IIE: 2017-2019)• First-Rate STEM Education• Internship Opportunities in Silicon Valley• Early Registration for Classes• International Student Counselors• Global Beca and Aspiring Alumni Scholarships• Campuses Located in Safe Communities• Silicon Valley Intensive English Program• Housing Referral and Homestay Placement

Guaranteed Transfer Pathway ProgramTransfer Admission Guarantees (TAGs) provide information on the courses, grade point average and other specific admissionrequirements that the student needs to meet in order to be guaranteed a transfer. Listed below are some of the colleges and universities offering TAGs to our students:

WE ARE #1 IN TRANSFER ADMISSION GUARANTEES WITH 100+ UNIVERSITIES

• Tuition: $6,960 (24 units only)• Registration Fee: $1,104• Health Insurance: $1,560• Food & Lodging: $10,750 (Homestay for 10 months)• Misc. Expenses: $5,026

(transportation, school supplies, personal expenses, etc.)

NOTE: Tuition rate for the 2020-2021 academic

• California State University, Chico• California State University, Northridge• Loyola Marymount University• Mills College• Notre Dame de Namur

• Saint Mary’s College of California• San Francisco State University• San Jose State University• University of California, Davis• University of California, Irvine

• University of California, Merced• University of California, Riverside• University of California, Santa Barbara• University of California, Santa Cruz• University of La Verne

California

• Arizona State University• Australian Catholic University (Australia)• Bentley University• Florida Institute of Technology• Indiana University-Purdue• McNeese State University• Northwest Missouri State University• Portland State University

• Rennes School of Business (France)• Royal Roads University (Canada)• Saginaw Valley State University• Saint Edward’s University• Saint Michael’s College• SUNY Albany• SUNY Plattsburgh• Tennessee Tech University

• University of Cincinnati• University of Michigan-Flint• University of Minnesota-Duluth• University of North Alabama• University of Oregon• University of Washington-Tacoma• University of Wisconsin-Stout• Wesleyan College

Outside California

Our complete list of university partners includes: 6 UCs, 21 CSUs, and 37 private colleges and universities in California as well as 60 colleges and universities outside of California. This list can be found at: www.smccd.edu/international-transfer.php.

year. Bank verification of funds required.

Immerse yourself in American culture by living with a local family! Choose from 4 monthly rental rates:

Private room with meals ($1,475) Private room without meals ($1,175)

Option 1Option 2

Shared room with meals ($1,075)Option 3

Homestay Referral Program

Visit smccd.edu/international/housing.php for more information.

Silicon Valley Intensive English Program (SVIEP)A not-for-credit English language development program

The SVIEP at Cañada College can help you improve your English language skills so you’re ready to enroll and earn your degree. Upon completion of SVIEP Level 4, students will be guaranteed admission to one of the three San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley.A TOEFL score is NOT required for admission!

8-week sessions cost $2,995; 18-week sessions cost $4,995

Each week includes 22 hours of expert-led instruction

To apply visit smccd.edu/sviep for more info.Shared room without meals ($775)Option 4 SVIEP accepts students aged 16 or older!

STUDENT RESOURCES (These programs require a seperate application)

Local ApartmentRent a local apartment! See website for additional details: smccd.edu/international/housing.php

HOUSING OPTIONS1

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• ACCOUNTING ALL• ARCHITECTURE CSM• ART ALL• AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY SKY• BIOLOGY ALL• BIOTECHNOLOGY SKY• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ALL• BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ALL• CHEMISTRY CAN, CSM• COMMUNICATION STUDIES ALL• COMPUTER SCIENCE ALL

• DANCE ALL• DIGITAL ARTS/MEDIA CAN, CSM• EARLY CHILDHOOD EDU. CAN, SKY• ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CAN, SKY• ECONOMICS CAN, CSM• ENGINEERING ALL• ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAN, SKY• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CAN• FASHION DESIGN CAN• FILM CSM• INTERIOR DESIGN CAN

• INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CAN, SKY• JOURNALISM SKY• KINESIOLOGY ALL• MATHEMATICS ALL• MUSIC ALL• PHYSICS ALL• POLITICAL SCIENCE ALL• PSYCHOLOGY ALL• SOCIAL SCIENCES CSM• THEATER ARTS CAN

POPULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAMSFor a complete list of the 105 programs & majors offered at all three colleges, visit smccd.edu/international/programs. In addition, we offer international students 42 Certificate Programs at Cañada College and Skyline College. Key: CAN: Cañada College CSM: College of San Mateo SKY: Skyline College ALL: All 3 Colleges

“As a transfer student graduating with the highest honor, I feel proud and well-prepared because College of San Mateo has given me the essential tools for more academic excellence in the future.”

Anson Lee, Hong KongTransferred to UCLA

“Getting involved in activities with the International Student Program at Skyline College was really helpful in guiding me to explore other opportunities out there.”

Aimi Liyana Raja Dolah,MalaysiaTransferred to UC Berkeley

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caninternational@smccd.eduCañada College

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skylineinternational@smccd.edu

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“I have always enjoyed the small, cozy, family-like environment at Cañada College. People are especially friendly and each one of them becomes part of my life journey.”

Hongli Zhao,ChinaTransferred to UC Berkeley