• Sovandaily Alyza Ong (Cambodia) Studying abroad is a wonderful opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of your program and yourself. You can have an adventure, make friends, and become more independent. SRJC will help you follow your dreams.

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  Naoki Hashimoto (Japan) Here at SRJC, I have made so many great friends, became confident in my ability to speak English and I’m part of a fabulous, supportive community. I love SRJC!

• Francesco Origgi (Peru) I believe that meeting new people with different backgrounds and cultures is the best experience anyone can have. If you are the kind of person who likes having fun and making new friendships, I invite you to join the international student club so that you can have amazing experiences during your time at SRJC.

• Genevieve Mongella (Tanzania) The JC is a place where you can feel at home, where you can meet different people, and connect with people who make you feel like you're not far away from family. There are people who are friendly and if you get to know them, they can be helpful to you in different ways of life.

• Salimata Massaly (Senegal). I would have never guessed that I would one day attend Santa Rosa Junior College, because being from West Africa, I always targeted famous universities. However SRJC is the place to go for international students because on top of getting a premium education comparable to the one you get at four year schools for the first two years, it is way cheaper. Moreover, you get to have one on one time with the teachers which helps you understand the material better. I have met so many friends, from different countries and I would never forget the wonderful time I had at SRJC.

• Syed Zubair (Bangladesh) The best advice that I can give to an international student who is thinking about coming to SRJC is to do your research. Reserve your housing ahead of time and understand how to maintain your visa status. Doing that will make your life so much easier!

• Thao Tran (Vietnam). SRJC is not only a great place for me to gain knowledge, and to prepare for my career, but it is also a place for me to enjoy my college life and explore new things. With good support services, superb college instruction and a great learning community, SRJC is giving me an opportunity to develop and to expand my abilities. And if anyone asks me how I would grade my college life right now, I would answer them that I would give it an A plus.

Quality Location and Reputation

Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is a two-year community college located in Sonoma County, California. Founded in 1918, SRJC is regarded as one of the nation’s premier two-year colleges, offering university level courses. We are known for our academic excellence, superb faculty, comprehensive student services, and excellent facilities.

Sonoma County lies just 60 minutes north of San Francisco in the heart of California’s beautiful wine country. Grapes, fruit, farms, fishing, and wine production make this area one of the country’s top tourist destinations, attracting over 7 million visitors per year. There are more than 256 days of blue skies and sunshine per year in Santa Rosa and the college’s location is widely considered to be one of the best in the country.

Academic Excellence

Students can earn an Associate Degree in two to three years and complete requirements for transfer to universities such as UC Berkeley, UC Davis and UC Los Angeles to complete a bachelor’s degree. There are over 100 majors from which to choose. Some popular majors are business, health sciences, computer sciences, culinary arts, and wine studies.

Educational Value

SRJC has lower tuition than most four-year universities and has a number of scholarships available to international students. Students can save money by completing the first two years of a bachelor's degree program at SRJC and then transferring to a university for the last two years. SRJC has transfer agreements with the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems, as well as a Transfer Center, to help students prepare for a smooth transition from SRJC to the university system. 

This chart represents the approximate educational costs for international students for one year.