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South Seattle Community College has a separate admission process for international students. An "international student" is someone who has a non-immigrant visa status such as F-1, J-1 or M-1. To apply, please select an option below:
Admission Steps to Studying at South Seattle Community College
- Download and submit the application.
- To submit an application by mail, print the applicaaation and mail to:
International Programs
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98106-1499 | 
- After we receive your completed application packet, International Programs will send you an I-20 form within 3 working days.
- Make an appointment with the U.S. Consulate or Embassy for a U.S. Student VIsa Interview Appointment to apply for your U.S. Visa.
- Take your I-20, Acceptance Letter and proof of SEVIS fee payment to the Visa Interview Appointment.
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- Make arrangements to travel to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, commonly referred to as “SEATAC”.
- For airport pickup service, fill out and submit the Airport Pickup Form.
Click HERE for airport arrival and instructions.
- Once you arrive at South Seattle, you will need to check in with the International Programs office, attend New Student Orientation, take a placement test and receive help in choosing and registering for classes.
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Student Application Checklist
The following checklist will help you apply to any of South Seattle Community College’s programs. Please read the information carefully, and be sure your application is complete.
Application Checklist for South Seattle Community College and Intensive English Programs:
- 16 years of age or older
- $50.00 USD Non-refundable Application Fee payable by check, money order or credit card, made out to “South Seattle Community College” must be included with the application, or the application will not be processed.
- South Seattle Application for International Student Admission completed and signed by the applicant.
- Official Bank Statement, Letter from a Financial Institution or Statement of Income (dated within the last six months) showing adequate funding to support the applicant.
- If you wish to transfer credits from a post-secondary school to SSCC, official transcripts must be in English, stamped and certified, sealed in an official school envelope, and sent directly to our office by the school.
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- “Transfer In” form: (Call or email for questions)
Please have the international student advisor at your most recent school complete the form and mail/fax it directly to our office.
- Photocopy of your passport photo and name page
- Photocopy of page 1of your current I-20
- Photocopy of the current U.S. visa stamp in your passport
- Photocopy of both sides of Form I-94 (arrival/departure card, usually stapled in your passport)
Students applying for Short Term Programs or The Summer Institute
- $35 USD Non-Refundable Application Fee payable by check, money order or credit card, made out to “South Seattle Community College” must be included with the application, or the application will not be processed.
- Short-term Programs Application for International Student completed and signed by the applicant. here to apply online. Click here to view Summer Institute dates and events.
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How to Apply for a Visa
Most international students at SSCC come to the U.S. on F-1 or M-1 student visas. If you are applying from your country, or if you are already in the U.S. on a student visa, you will receive an I-20 form when you are admitted to our school. You take the I-20 form to the U.S. Embassy for the visa interview.
If you would like to apply for a change of status to F-1 or M-1 or different visa status, please contact us directly for the best advice.
Click HERE for information on U.S. Visa laws and regulations.
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English Testing
South Seattle does accept the TOEFL, STEP, SLEP, ESL/Online Compass test and other exams for admission to South Seattle Community College. Students will be tested for level and placement upon arrival.
Placement test is not required for students that have already completed a college level English composition(ENG 101) course at a U.S. college or university with a passing grade of 2.0 or better.
TOEFL Note: TOEFL test is not required for admission to SSCC. Students who have not taken the TOEFL or score below 580 (paper) or 92(iBT, W=>18) will take the ESL/Online Compass Placement test upon arrival at SSCC. This test will recommend placement into the Intensive English Program or college level classes.
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Placement Test
All students are required to take a Math and English placement test to determine each student’s best starting point in college level courses. Students who have never taken the TOEFL or have a TOEFL score below 580 (paper) or 92(iBT) are required to sit for the ESL/Compass exam upon arrival.
Sample Placement Test
Click HERE to view an ESL/Online Compass sample test.
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Medical Insurance
International students are required by law to have accident and medical insurance which has benefits particular to international students. You may buy your own insurance, or buy it from the college.
Do I have to buy health insurance?
Unlike many countries, the U.S. government does not support the health system. Each individual must pay the cost of any medical treatment, which can be very expensive. Health insurance costs are usually too much for most Americans to pay out of their pocket. South Seattle’s health insurance system is used to manage those costs. With insurance, you would only need to pay a small portion of any medical visit.
If you buy your own insurance, the International Programs Office must have a copy of your insurance documents and give you an insurance waiver. Students who register for classes without an insurance waiver will be required to pay for the school’s insurance plan.
In order to qualify for an insurance waiver your insurance must cover:
- Medical expenses (accident and sickness) up to at least $100,000 USD per cause ($250,000 USD recommended)
- Medical evacuation expenses of at least $10,000 USD
- Repatriation of remains coverage of at least $7,500 USD
Your insurance document must be in English and include dates, a description and amounts of coverage
If you buy your insurance from South Seattle, we provide insurance coverage for $207.75 per quarter ($69.25/month, school year 2009/2010 ). Medical insurance will be available up to 30 days prior to the start of the quarter. Visit the International Department or call for more information.
We are glad you chose South Seattle Community College.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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