usa community college consortium serving international students for the past 15 years

USA Community College ConsortiumServing international students for the past 15 years

LocationSafe locations outside of larger cities.

Skagit Valley College(Near Seattle, Washington)

Moraine ValleyCommunity College(Near Chicago, Illinois)

Delaware CountyCommunity College(Near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

College of Central Florida(Near Orlando, Florida)

West HillsCollege(Near Fresno, California)

• 1,200 community colleges in the U.S.

• 36% of international undergraduates attend community colleges

Where do students in the United States study?

Why USACCC colleges?

Student Support Services

• Personal Attention

• Airport pick-up

• Housing options

• Orientation

• Immigration advising

Student Support Services

• Full-time International Offices

• One-on-one academic planning

• Transfer advising

• Clubs and sports teams

• Small classes: 15-25 students

• Access to professors

• High-tech facilities and equipment

• Lower cost

Special Advantages

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• Intensive ESL Programs

- No TOEFL required

• 2-year Associate Degrees

- Transfer Degrees (2+2)

- Career Degrees

• Shorter-term Programs

Educational Programs

Examples of 2-year Associate Degrees

Transfer Degrees (2+2) Career Degrees

BusinessArchitectural Technology

Computer Science Culinary Arts

Education Energy Technology

Engineering Environmental Conservation

Graphic Design Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management

Human Services Information Technology

Liberal ArtsMassage Therapy

Visual and Performing Arts Marine Maintenance Technology

and many more…and many more…

Educational Programs

TRANSFER DEGREE

Transfer to a 4-Year

College or University

Sample Path to Success

At a USACCC College:

ESL and

Associate Degree

CAREER DEGREE

O.P.T.Work full

time in the U.S.

(1 year)

USACCC Students Transfer EverywhereArizona State U

DePaul UDrexel UFlorida State UGeorge Washington UIndiana ULoyola UPenn State UPurdue UState U of New YorkTemple UTexas A&M UU of Central FloridaU of ColoradoU of Florida

U of GeorgiaU of HawaiiU of IllinoisU of MassachusettsU of MiamiU of MichiganU of OregonU of WashingtonU of WisconsinUC BerkeleyUC DavisUCLAVillanova UWashington State UWestern Washington U

• Lower cost than universities

• Between $16,100-$19,979 Per Academic Year (9 months) Minimum

Total Cost Includes:Tuition, Fees, Housing, Books, Supplies, Health Insurance, and Personal Expenses

Financial Advantage

State: FloridaCommunity: OcalaLocation: 70 km North of Orlando AirportTotal Students: 8,000International Students: 100

College of Central Florida

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Climate: Sunny and warm


College of Central FloridaRegion

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College of Central FloridaLocation

• On Campus Apartments

• Computer Lab, Wireless Internet, Pool

College of Central FloridaHousing

Highlights:

• Close to Orlando, Miami, beaches and outdoor activities!

• College within walking distance to shopping and restaurants

• Voted in top 10% of U.S. community colleges in 2011 by the Aspen College Experience Program

• CF graduates can automatically transfer to any Florida public university


College ofCentral Florida

Transfer Schools:

University of FloridaFlorida State UniversityUniversity of MiamiUniversity of GeorgiaUniversity of North CarolinaArizona State UniversityEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical U.

Approximate Cost: $16,559Per Academic Year (9 Months)

Delaware CountyCommunity College

State: PennsylvaniaCommunity: MediaLocation: 22 km from PhiladelphiaTotal Students: 12,500International Students: 235

Climate: Four distinct seasons


Delaware CountyCommunity CollegeRegion

Delaware CountyCommunity CollegeLocation

Delaware CountyCommunity CollegeHousing Options

• Host Family Program• Apartments near campus

Highlights:

• One of 52 American colleges awarded 2011-2014 Leader status in Lumina Foundation’s Achieving the Dream Initiative

• Diversity

• Access to: 300,000+ students in 92 nearby colleges and universities, Philly, and New York

• Over 40 Transfer Agreements


Transfer Schools:

Drexel UniversityTemple UniversityPenn State UniversityUniversity of MarylandState U of New York (SUNY)George Washington UniversityPurdue University



Moraine ValleyCommunity CollegeState: IllinoisCommunity: Palos HillsLocation: 35 minutes from Chicago

city centerTotal Students: 19,000International Students: 275

Climate:4 different seasons

Moraine ValleyCommunity College

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Moraine ValleyCommunity CollegeLocation

Host Home Program • Private room with meals

• Hosts help students adjust

Local Apartments • Hundreds nearby campus

Moraine ValleyCommunity CollegeHousing Options

Highlights:• 2nd largest community college in Illinois

• Comprehensive facilities, academic programs and student support services

• Friendly, welcoming campus environment in a great location near Chicago

• Strong transfer resources; over 100 colleges and universities in the area


Transfer Schools: University of Illinois - ChicagoUniversity of Illinois - Urbana Champaign Illinois Institute of TechnologyDePaul UniversityIndiana UniversityPurdue University University of Wisconsin

Approximate Cost: $17,960Per Academic Year (9 months)


Skagit Valley CollegeState: WashingtonCommunity: Mount VernonLocation: 96 km From SeaTac AirportTotal Students: 4,000International Students: 160

Climate: Four Seasons / Little or No Snow

Skagit Valley College

Skagit Valley CollegeRegion

Skagit Valley CollegeLocation

Skagit Valley CollegeHousing Options

• On Campus Housing

• Host Family Program

Highlights:• Ranked #19 among “America’s 50 Best Community Colleges” by Washington Monthly (a national magazine) – 2010

• Dynamic Conversation Partner Program

• Close to Seattle, WA and Vancouver, Canada

• Operated since 1926


Transfer Schools:

University of WashingtonWashington State UniversityArizona State UniversityPennsylvania State UniversityWestern Washington UniversityUniversity of OregonUC-Davis



West HillsCommunity College

State: CaliforniaCommunity: CoalingaLocation: 102 km from Fresno AirportTotal Students: 1,100International Students: 80

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Los Angeles

San Diego

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Climate:Warm SummerMild Fall, Winter & Spring


California

Region



Location

Housing• On Campus Residence Halls

• Meals are provided


Highlights:• Located in the center of California• Field trips to popular destinations in California• Over 30 public California universities to choose

from• Wireless facilities throughout the campus


Transfer Schools:

UCLAUSCCSU FresnoFresno Pacific UniversityWestern Oregon UniversityUniversity of HawaiiCity University of New York



USACCC Admissions

• Multiple intakes per year

• No TOEFL required; no SAT or ACT required

• Quick processing

• Required documents:

1) Application

2) Sponsor’s Bank Statement

3) High school graduation verification

Thank you!

Please visit us at www.usacommcollege.com

usa community college consortium serving international students for the past 15 years

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