Once you receive the email from the International Student Program, follow the instructions to access Homebase and complete the I-20 Next Steps module.

You will be asked to:

• Answer the required international student questions
• Upload your proof of English proficiency
• Upload your evidence of financial support
• Upload your academic records, if required
• Upload your passport biographical page

See the Eligibility Requirements below for detailed information about accepted English proficiency documents, financial support requirements, and academic records.

Log in to Bear Cub Hub, SRJC's student portal, and pay the $50 international student application fee through the My Student Account card. See the payment instructions if you need assistance.

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NOTE: It can take 1-3 business days for the application fee to be posted to your account. This one-time fee is non-refundable.

Once all required Homebase items and the application fee have been received, the International Student Program will review your complete application. Review typically takes 1-3 business days. If you are eligible for admission, we will email your acceptance information, Form I-20, and instructions for the next steps in the F-1 student process.

International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through one approved method. Review the options below to determine which method applies to you.

Accepted English Proficiency Exams

Examination	Minimum Score
Cambridge English	B2 – 169
Duolingo	95
GTEC CBT	1100
IELTS	5.5 Band (One Skill Retake accepted)
iTEP Academic	3.5 – 3.9
Oxford ELLT	Level 6
Pearson (PTE) Academic	44
Step Eiken	Grade 2 (1980+)
TOEFL iBT	61 (0–120 scale) or 3.5 (1.0–6.0 scale) (MyBest® scores accepted)
TOEIC	Listening & Reading: 605 Speaking: 140

Intensive English Language Program

SRJC has partnered with several English language programs to prepare students for undergraduate study. If your goal is to attend SRJC, but you haven't met the English language proficiency requirement, don't worry! You can begin your studies in the U.S. at one of our partner language programs, complete the required level, and then transfer directly to SRJC to begin your academic program.

Language Program	Minimum Level
ELS Language Centers	Level 109
EC San Francisco	Level -B2
Kaplan International Languages	B2 Level
Destination Davis	Level 600

Prior Education in a Foreign Country

English proficiency can also be demonstrated by meeting one of the following conditions as indicated on your academic transcripts or on a letter from your school on official letterhead:

• Earned a high school diploma or studied for a minimum of 3 years in a country where English is the only official language (see list).
• Earned a high school diploma or studied for a minimum of 3 years at an international school or similar where English is the principal language of instruction.
• Completed all years of study at a school in Singapore with grades of C or higher.
• Completed all years of study at a school in Scandinavian countries and received grades of A, B, or C in English 5 and 6.

Prior Education in the United States

English proficiency can also be demonstrated by meeting one of the following conditions as indicated on your academic transcripts:

• Earned a high school diploma, or studied for a minimum of 3 years and attained a grade of "C" or better in all English courses, at a public or private high school.
• Received a degree, or completed an English composition course and attained a grade of "C" or better, at a regionally accredited college or university.

In accordance with F-1 visa regulations, international applicants must provide evidence of sufficient financial resources to live and study in the U.S. for the first year of their academic program. This is required for you and any dependents before a Form I-20 can be issued.

International applicants must show at least $36,705 USD in readily available funds. See our Fees & Expenses page for a breakdown of estimated costs.

Financial Document Requirements

Financial documents must:

• Be issued within the last 6 months.
• Include the account holder's name and address.
• Show the date, currency, and available final balance.
• Show funds that are available for immediate withdrawal.

Acceptable Funds

• Checking accounts
• Savings accounts
• Business accounts, with proof of ownership

The following are not accepted as evidence of financial support:

• Investment accounts
• Retirement funds or pensions
• Tax returns
• Lines of credit
• Employment letters
• Life insurance policies

Financial Sponsors

If the financial documents are not in your name, the account holder must complete and sign a Declaration of Sponsor Support.

If you will receive free housing and meals from a local sponsor, you must show at least $20,008 USD in available financial support and submit a signed Declaration of Sponsor Support.

Currency

Financial documents should clearly display the currency. If the currency is not shown, ISP will use the national currency associated with the country listed on the bank or account holder's address.

_{See examples of acceptable financial documents. If you have questions or need assistance accessing this document, please email ralvarez@santarosa.edu.}

Applicants age 18 or older

Proof of high school graduation is not required for applicants who will be age 18 or older when classes begin. SRJC does not have a minimum GPA for admission, nor do we require SAT scores.

Applicants under age 18

If you will be under 18 when classes begin, upload a copy of your high school diploma or unofficial transcript listing your graduation/completion date. Transcripts may also be used to demonstrate English proficiency (see above).

Special note for minors: Please have a parent or guardian submit the Parent/Guardian Consent Form and we recommend that you stay with a host family who can act as your legal guardian in the U.S.

Previous college or university coursework

If you have completed undergraduate coursework at another college or university and would like it considered for transfer credit at SRJC, you may request a transfer credit evaluation after you are admitted and enrolled in classes at SRJC.

If you are currently studying in the U.S. in F-1 status, you may transfer your SEVIS record to SRJC after you are admitted. Complete the standard international student admissions steps above. Additional SEVIS transfer instructions will be provided during the admission process.

SRJC does not require official transcripts for admission. However, if you have completed any lower-division undergraduate coursework at an accredited college or university, you may be able to transfer some credits towards your degree or certificate program at SRJC, but only after you are enrolled in classes. 

To transfer credits to SRJC from a foreign institution, first you must obtain official records from your school and submit them to an NACES-certified member and purchase a comprehensive credential evaluation. Once SRJC receives your official evaluation, you must submit the Transfer Credit Evaluation Form. Please visit the admissions website for more information about submitting official transcripts to SRJC.

If you are unable to obtain your F-1 visa or F-1 status in time to begin classes at SRJC, you may defer your admission to a later term.

If your program start date is six weeks or less away and you do not have a visa interview scheduled, you may want to:

• Schedule the first available visa appointment, then request an expedited appointment if available. In most cases, you must schedule an appointment before you can request an expedited date.
• Check whether another U.S. Embassy or Consulate has an earlier appointment and is accepting applicants from outside its country or region.
• Defer your admission to the next term available for international admission.

To defer your admission:

1. When applications open for the next available term, submit a new SRJC application through CCCApply.
2. Upload updated Evidence of Financial Support if your previous financial documents are more than 6 months old.

You generally do not need to resubmit other international admission documents that are still valid. You also do not need to pay the $50 international student application fee again.

After your new SRJC application and any required updated documents are complete, the International Student Program will provide an updated Form I-20 with your new Program Start Date.

If you already paid the I-901 SEVIS fee, you generally will not need to pay it again if your existing SEVIS record can be maintained. ISP will let you know if any additional action is required.

F-1 students may take classes at two or more SEVP-certified schools to meet the full-time requirement (see Study in the States).

Inbound: Follow the Steps for New Students to enroll at SRJC. When asked on CCCApply about citizenship/immigration status, select Other/No Documents because SRJC will not issue your Form I-20 for concurrent enrollment. Once registered in classes, you may obtain an enrollment verification online. 

Outbound: Visit the admissions website for the other school and submit an online application via CCCApply. When asked about citizenship, you should select "no visa/no documents," or you may be required to provide documents for a Form I-20, which you don't need (your I-20 will be maintained at SRJC). Once you are admitted and receive a Student ID number, you can follow their steps to register for classes. You must provide proof of enrollment to ISP if you are counting the course(s) towards your 12-unit requirement.

International/F-1 students are not allowed to use the CVC.edu website to register for online classes at other California Community Colleges.

If you are currently inside the U.S. in another status (e.g. B-1/B-2, J-1), there are two ways to acquire F-1 status so that you can legally study full-time at SRJC. The recommended path is to depart the U.S. and apply for the F-1 Student Visa at the U.S. Embassy.

If you choose not to return to your home country, the alternative is to file a Form I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status with USCIS. Be sure to check the processing time to see if this is a viable option for you. ISP does not recommend Change of Status for B-1/B-2 visitors. Furthermore, changing status is not the same as receiving a visa, so if you will travel internationally during your studies, you must apply for an F-1 Student Visa at the Embassy before returning.