EDMONDSEDMONDSCOMMUNITYCOMMUNITY

COLLEGECOLLEGE

20 minutes north of Seattle1.5 hours from Vancouver, BC, CANADA45 minutes north of SeaTac International Airport

LL OCATIONOCATION

SSTATE OF ASHINGTONTATE OF ASHINGTONWW

BUSINESSES STARTED IN SEATTLEBUSINESSES STARTED IN SEATTLE

EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGEEDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SURROUNDING AREASSURROUNDING AREAS

• 2 year-state-funded institution

• Founded in 1967

• Accredited by the Northwest Commission on College and University

• Member of : AAIEP (American Association of Intensive English Programs)

AACC (American Association of Community Colleges)

NAFSA (Association of International Educators)

QUICK FACTS ABOUTQUICK FACTS ABOUTEDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGEEDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

U.S. Education SystemU.S. Education System

• Classes are small and interactive.• Instructors are professionals who care about your

success.• Use the latest in technology.• Choose from daytime, evening, weekend, or online

classes.   

• Choose which quarter you want to enroll: fall, winter, spring or summer.

• No TOEFL required. No SAT required.• Minimum age 16 or high school diploma.

WHY CHOOSE EdmondsWHY CHOOSE EdmondsCommunity College?Community College?

Great Learning Environment

Open Admissions

• Easy transfer to four-year universities and colleges.• 7 Associate Degree Programs.• 34 Professional and Technical Programs.• 53 Certificates in Professional and Technical Programs.• Practical Training options are available after earning a

certificate or degree.

• Brand new dormitory and homestay options are available.• Free local transportation with student ID card – EdPass. 

• Tuition is less than half of most universities.• Scholarships are available for international students.

WHY CHOOSE EdmondsWHY CHOOSE EdmondsCommunity College?Community College?

Study Options

GreatServices

Low Tuition

II nternational Student Enrollmentnternational Student EnrollmentFall 2009Fall 2009

1468 International Students79 countries

College Program 625

Intensive ESL 220

High School to 167University

Japan Hospitality 34and Tourism Program

・ University Transfer

・ High School to University

・ Professional /Technical Programs

・ Intensive English Program (IESL)

PP ROGRAMS OF STUDYROGRAMS OF STUDY

・ First 2 years of your Bachelor’s Degree

・ Foundation courses for your University Degree

・ Associate of Arts

・ Associate of Science

・ Associate of Applied Science

UU NIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM

Business Administration

Biology

Engineering

Accounting

Social ScienceHumanities

Education, etc.Psychology

Earth Science Geology

Chemistry Environmental Science, etc.

Computer Science

Physics Atmospheric Science, etc.

UU NIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM

Materials Science TechnologyAerospace Manufacturing

Occupational Safety and HealthEarly Childhood Education

Family Support Studies

International Student International Student Transfer CenterTransfer Center

Where Our Students Transfer ToWhere Our Students Transfer To

2007-2009 Top 4 universities our students

transferred to:

• University of Washington

• Central Washington University

• Washington State University

• Indiana University

2009-2010 Our students have also transferred to:

• Cornell University

• University of Southern California

• Drexel University

• Purdue University

• Pennsylvania State University

• State University of New York

*Students who transferred to a 4-year college/university in 2007-2009 .

We guarantee conditional admission to the following universities upon admission to Edmonds Community College:

To qualify, students must meet the minimum requirements for admission to each university as indicated in the acceptance letter.

We also have agreements with many other universities!

niversity Admission Guaranteeniversity Admission GuaranteeUU

Edmonds Community College has direct transfer agreements with many universities in Washington State and in the USA. Admissions to these four year universities are guaranteed once the student fulfills our transfer requirements such as grades, course distribution, application deadlines, language requirements, etc.

DD IRECT TRANSFER AGREEMENTSIRECT TRANSFER AGREEMENTS

University of WashingtonWashington State UniversityCornell UniversityPurdue UniversityRutgers UniversityUniversity of California, BerkeleyMichigan State UniversityUniversity of IndianaUniversity of Southern CaliforniaGeorgia Institute of TechnologySeattle University

List of Universities :University of VirginiaUniversity of TexasUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of KansasUniversity of Buffalo, N.Y.State University of New York, BuffaloSan Francisco State UniversityPennsylvania State UniversityOhio State UniversityCentral Washington UniversityAnd many others…

High School to CollegeHigh School to College• Expedite admissions to a university by finishing your High School Diploma. • Combination of 2 programs into 1 High School and Associate Degree.

• High School courses taken in your own country may count towards your Washington State High School Diploma.

• Admissions 4 times a year.

High School to CollegeHigh School to College

Students with high level of English competency can finish high school and community college in 2 years!

Got an IELTS or TOEFL score?IELTS 5.0 ， IBT54, PBT480, CBT157, can waive ESL.。

Professional / Technical ProgramsProfessional / Technical Programs

• Business

• Computer Information

Systems

• Culinary Arts• Horticulture

• Visual Communication

and Multimedia

Business Management AccountingE-Business Credit ManagementInternational Business Hospitality & TourismOffice Supervision & ManagementNetwork TechnologyInformation SecurityWeb Application Developer

Landscape DesignLandscape Management

A degree that is built upon the technical courses required for job preparation with a core of general education courses that are commonly accepted for transfer to a four-year institution.

ASSOCIATE OF TECHNICAL ARTS (ATA)

An ATA Degree is a 2 year program that prepares students for entry level job in their field of studies.

CERTIFICATESCERTIFICATES

• Pharmacy Technician• Business

• Computer/Networks Technology

• Computer Science

• Culinary Arts• Hospitality and Tourism

• Horticulture Therapy

ManagementBilingual BusinessMarketing and SalesProject ManagementBusiness information TechnologyMedical Information Technology

Network TechnologyComputer Information SystemWeb Application Developer

UNIX/C++ SpecialistWindows/C++ SpecialistCMPSC/CIS-LINUS Security Specialist

Event PlanningTravel Express

Certificates are designed to update skills and strengthen degree programs or toprovide students with the basic skills, knowledge and abilities needed forentry-level employment. Certificates are 6 & 9 months in length.

• 5 levels from beginning to advanced

• classes: - reading- writing- grammar - speaking/listening

• Special classes in levels 4 and 5: – TOEFL preparation– Spelling and Vocabulary– Pronunciation– English through movies– IESL and Community Services

• IESL computer labs are equipped with Internet and email

IESL ProgramIESL Program

EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGESERVICES

EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGESERVICES

      

ADVISING CENTERCAREER ACTION CENTER

COLLEGE BOOKSTORECOUNSELING AND RESOURCE CENTER

DORMITORYHOMESTAY

LEARNING SUPPORT CENTERLIBRARY

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSSERVICES FOR STUDENTS

WITH DISABILITIESTUTORIAL CENTERWRITING CENTER

DORMITORY (Rainier Place)DORMITORY (Rainier Place)Live in a community of students in the new

residence hall, Rainier Place, right on

campus. Just 2 minutes from the center

of the Edmonds CC campus.

Building Features:

• A brand new building with modern architecture,

appliances and décor – 180 beds

• A community of international and U.S. students

– a strong community living experience

• Offering a safe and clean living environment

• Community rooms with weekly events,

computers, internet, TV and pool table

• Access to housing staff 24 hours a day, 7 days

a week in case of emergency

DORMITORY (Rainier Place)DORMITORY (Rainier Place)Room Features:

• All rooms come with cable, internet, new furniture,

walk-in closets, and storage space

• Variety of units: 37 four-bedroom apartments,

9 two-bedroom apartments, 4 studio apartments,

and 5 two-bed studios Offering a safe and clean

living environment

Great Price:

• Rent includes: parking, cable, internet, utilities,

events and activities, and 24 hour housing

staff support

Find out more

Call: (425) 640-1080

Email: housing@edcc.edu

Visit: http://housing.edcc.edu

Your College – Your Home

HOMESTAY FAMILYHOMESTAY FAMILY

• Private room• Access to Kitchen• Participate in family activities• Full room and board

• Managed in-house byEdmonds CommunityCollege!

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS 

FOUNDATION COMPLETE THE DREAM SCHOLARSHIP

  INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

  

S cholarships

• Admissions• Immigration and Academic Advising• University Transfer Advising• Help with Medical Insurance• Activities• Multilingual Advising Staff

I nternational Student Services

Application ProceduresApplication Procedures

• Completed application (Side A and B)• Current bank statement showing a minimum of $16,680 (U.S.)• $50 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee.

(check, money order, credit card or wire transfer)

For High School to University Applicants

In addition to the above requirements, submit yourofficial high school:• Transcript and a certified English translation.

International Student ServicesInternational Student ServicesEdmonds Community CollegeEdmonds Community College

20000 68th Ave WLynnwood, Washington 98036 USA

Phone: (425) 640 - 1708Fax: (425) 774 - 0455iss_desk@edcc.edu

http://international.edcc.edu