How do I apply as an international student?
Applications will be accepted for the fall or spring semesters or for the summer term. Complete application packages must be submitted to the college by the following deadlines:
May 1 for the fall semester (begins in August),
October 1 for the spring semester (begins in January), and
March 1 for the summer term (begins in June.)
Completed Application packages should be submitted or mailed to:
Counseling Center, AD/SS-103
[Attention: International Student Counselor]
San Bernardino Valley College
701 S. Mt. Vernon Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Requirements for Admission:
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A high school diploma.
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A nonrefundable application fee of $25.00 in a cashier's check or money order payable to San Bernardino Valley College. A personal check from a bank within the U.S. is also acceptable.
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A minimum score of 450 on the paper-based (PBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or 45-46 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT.) Information regarding test dates and locations can be found at
www.ets.org. San Bernardino Valley College's Institution Code is 04679.
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Official transcripts and/or official academic records from high school and college, accompanied by a notarized translation if the original is not in English.
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Affidavit of Support form, a bank statement and an official bank letter, documenting sufficient funds to cover one year of expenses in the U.S. The amount must be at least $18,500 U.S. dollars.
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A photocopy of the student's passport, with student’s name, date of birth and the expiration date of the passport.
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A photocopy of the student’s current I-94, I-20 and visa and the Intent to Transfer form if you are currently studying in the U.S.
If a student is admitted by the college, a letter of acceptance, along with an I-20 Form (used for applying for a student visa in an American embassy) will be mailed to the student.