International Students: How to Apply
All international student paperwork can be submitted electronically via email to the
email address below, however due to technology constraints paperwork may not be processed
immediately. We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible to email inquiries.
Application deadlines:
| Fall 2025: | Opens on February 1st |
| Spring 2026: | Opens on September 1st |
Our fall 2025 application is now closed. Our fall 2025 application will open on February 1st.
It's Free to Apply to Cuyamaca College
Complete the International Student Application:
- Create an account as a new user and remember your “user name” and “password.”
- If you do not have a Social Security Number, click on “no number.”
- If you are living in your home country, be sure to click “Foreign address” before inputting your address.
You must complete the area labeled 'Major Code' with the area of study you would most like to study. The major needs to be one of the listed Cuyamaca College majors. Later, if you wish, you may change your major.
Read on for additional requirements.
Contact
Vanessa Saenz
E-mail: vanessa.saenz@gcccd.edu
Necessary Documents
The online application AND all documents are required by the deadline. If you are
applying from your home country, you should submit the six documents below for admission.
Transfer students should submit all eight documents. After all documents are received,
a SEVIS I-20 will be issued. There is no fee to apply to Cuyamaca College.
- Online Application
- English Proficiency
- High School Transcript (must be a high school graduate) / College Transcript
- Sponsor Form
- Financial Statement
- Copy of Passport ID page
- Copy of F-1 Visa, I-94, and I-20 (Transfer Students Only)
- Transfer Form (Transfer Students Only)
- Note: All students must attend a two-day orientation. Failure to attend IN FULL a two-day orientation program will result in a cancellation of your admission and I-20.
Tuition
Get the most updated information regarding tuition.
English Proficiency
Students must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:
- Official TOEFL score – ETS must send an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score directly to Cuyamaca College. Our ETS college code is 4252. The minimum score is 450 (paper-based) or 45 (internet-based).
- Official IELTS score - Submit official IELTS to Cuyamaca College. The minimum score is 4.5 on the academic module. Go to www.ielts.org for more information.
- Students whose native language is Japanese ONLY may submit EIKEN test results with a minimum score grade of "2A”. Please contact http://www.eiken.or.jp/ for more information.
- Official Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) minimum score of 39.
- Students whose primary language is English do not need to submit TOEFL, IELTS or Pearson PTE reports.
- Students who are attending the following language schools and have completed the coursework below may submit certificates from the schools:
|
Language School |
Coursework |
|
American Collegiate English (ACE) at Grossmont |
Recommendation from the program |
|
American Language Institute (ALI) at SDSU |
Level EAP 105 and letter of recommendation |
|
Connect English San Diego |
College Eligibility Test (CET) minimum score of 62 |
|
Converse International School of Languages |
Level 6 (High Intermediate) |
|
ELS Language Centers |
Level 109 |
|
Embassy English |
Level 5 (upper intermediate) |
|
English Language Institute (ELI) at UCSD Extension |
Level 107 |
|
Stafford House International |
Level 9 and letter of recommendation |
|
Language Studies International (LSI) |
Level 4 |
High School and College Transcript
Submit official diploma or certificate from High School/secondary school and/or transcripts
from any college/universities you have attended. The documents need to be in English.
Sponsor Form
Submit Sponsor Certification form, signed by your sponsor. This form indicates that the person who signs the form is
willing and financially able to support you as an International Student for the duration
of your studies at Cuyamaca College.
Financial Statement
Submit proof of financial support demonstrating that you or your sponsor can meet
the minimum estimated tuition and living expenses. This proof must be your sponsor's
bank statement or letter (original document) from their bank with the required amount
$35,216 in U.S. dollars. This letter must be written in English and have a U.S. dollar
amount on it. (Fees are subject to change)
Copy of Passport ID page
Submit a copy of the photo ID and expiration date page(s) of your valid passport.
For transfer students, we will also need a copy of your F1 visa, copy of your I-94
card, and current SEVIS I-20.
Copy of F-1 Visa, I-94, and current I-20
FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY: Submit a copy of your F-1 visa and I-94 number print-out and the I-20 from your
current or most recent school.
Transfer Form
FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY: Submit International Student Transfer Form if you are attending another U.S. institution. This form needs to be filled out by
your CURRENT school's International Student DSO, Advisor, or Specialist and must show
your last date of attendance. We will not be able to issue an I-20 without this form.
After Your Acceptance to Cuyamaca College
MANDATORY ORIENTATION: All students are required to attend a two-day orientation program. Failure to attend
orientation will result in cancellation of your admission to Cuyamaca College. An
Orientation Reservation Form will be mailed upon acceptance to Cuyamaca College.
ARRIVAL IN THE U.S.: Once a student has been accepted and has obtained an F-1 visa, the student may enter the U.S. up to 30 days prior to the program start date on the I-20. It is advised that the student arrive 4-5 weeks before the first day of fall semester classes and 7-10 weeks before the first day of spring semester classes in order to attend the earliest possible orientation program and locate housing. It is your responsibility to make flight arrangements which will enable you to attend orientation.