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WELCOMEUSA Community College Consortium is a group of five accredited community colleges dedicated to helping international students succeed. All of the colleges are located in safe, desirable communities and are within one hour of a major American city. The colleges all offer English language courses (ESL), university transfer (2+2), career degrees, and more. USACCC students have access to excellent support services and gain the education they need to transfer to top universities and enter the global marketplace.

WHY CHOOSE A USACCC COMMUNITY COLLEGE?Almost 50% of American students begin their higher education at a community college. These students choose community colleges for their affordability, support services, campus life, and dedication to student success.

YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM:• No TOEFL, No SAT, No ACT requirement for admission• Pathways for transferring to distinguished U.S. universities• Small classes• Multiple housing options, including homestays, dormitories, and apartment living (vary by college)• Affordable tuition• Safe and secure environments in desirable locations• Free airport pick up

YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO:• Free support services (tutoring, academic advising, library services, etc.)• Sports teams, student clubs, & on-campus activities• Support services from staff and faculty

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSESAll colleges offer English language courses as an integral part of the academic degree program. All five colleges accept students at all English language levels and have courses designed to assist students with improving English skills in order to be successful in college level courses. During Orientation, students are assessed using placement testing to determine accurate course placement. Our advisors will work with incoming students to ensure that they are taking the courses appropriate for their levels and receive the education they need in order to be successful.

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

University Transfer PathwayUSACCC community colleges are a great place to start for international students who dream of earning a four-year bachelor’s degree in America. After earning an associate’s degree, our students qualify to transfer to nationally ranked four-year institutions located throughout the United States. You may study almost any major at a USACCC school including: Business (Accounting, Administration, Finance, Marketing, etc.), Science (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, etc.), Liberal Arts, Social Sciences (Political Science, Psychology, History, Economics, etc.), Humanities/Arts, (Visual and Performing Arts), Computer Science, and many more.

Career ProgramsOur schools offer a variety of associate degrees that teach you the skills needed for careers and industries in high demand. Each school offers a variety of career degrees programs to choose from including the following: Environmental Conservation, Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management, Information Technology, Marine Maintenance Technology, Culinary Arts, Nursing, Business Management, Agriculture Technology and many more.

2 YEAR ASSOCIATE DEGREES (plus English, if needed)

+ 2 YEARS AT UNIVERSITY

4 YEAR BACHELOR’S DEGREE

COLLEGE OFCENTRAL FLORIDA

Airport Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Distance to Airport 125 km

Airport City Orlando, Florida Number of Students 8,000 Number of International Students 100 HousingOptions 1. On-Campus Housing 2. Apartments Near Campus

AdmissionRequirements 1. International Student Application

2. High school transcripts

3. Financial Support

Top 5 TransferSchools

University of Central Florida

University of South Florida

Florida State University

Florida International

University

University of Florida

Average International Student GPA 3.4

Application Deadlines Spring November 15

Summer April 1

Fall July 1

Semesters & Start Dates Fall August

Spring January

Summer May

Estimated Costs ‘13-’14 Tuition $10,125

Books & Lab Fees $1,300

Living Expenses $6,336

Insurance

$949

TOTAL $18,710

ACADEMIC PLACEMENT TESTING

ENGLISH CLASSES

TEST SCORES

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Reading Writing Reading Writing Reading Writing

Test at CF 0-83 0-89 84-105 90-102 106+ 103+

TOEFL – – 61

IELTS – – 5.5

STEP/ EIKEN – – 2A

COURSE SEQUENCE

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Reading Reading English Composition

Writing Writing –

Speech & Listening – –

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3001 S.W. College Road Ocala, FL 34474 t 352-291-4404 e [email protected] w cf.edu/international

On our 150-acre campus, international students from more than 27 countries have access to state-of-the-art campus facilities and top notch degree programs. Housing that is adjacent to the campus offers private rooms with shared facilities, along with a game room, swimming pool and computer lab, and is conveniently located to classrooms, shopping mall, supermarket, banks and movie theaters

Student groups hold regular events including Club Rush, Health Fair and an International Food Festival. The college also sponsors intercollegiate teams in baseball, softball, and men’s and women’s basketball.

LOCATION Our campus is located in the safe and sunny community of Ocala, Florida. We are within driving distance of Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center and world-class beaches.

Our students enjoy a tropical climate with hot and humid summers and mildly chilly winters. You should pack lots of sandals and shorts, and bring a few sweaters. Students can travel around campus and the surrounding area by walking, or riding a bicycle. Bicycle racks are located next to classrooms and other buildings on-campus. Students may also ride the Ocala city public bus system for a reduced student fare. The bus stops and picks up students right on campus.

TESTIMONIALS Wai Kit “Ricky” Wong, Hong Kong “I met so many very knowledgeable professors who were passionate about the subjects they were teaching and really cared about their students.“ Katerina Mazackova, Czech Republic“I have been playing tennis since I was six and CF gave me the opportunity to get a good education while at the same time play a sport that I love.”

DELAWARE COUNTYCOMMUNITY COLLEGE

Airport Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)


Airport City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Number of Students 13,000 Number of International Students 225 HousingOptions 1. Homestay Program Options 2. Apartments Near Campus





Drexel University

Penn State University

Temple University

Villanova University

George Washington University


Application Deadlines Fall July 15

Spring November 15

Summer ESL April 15


Spring January

Summer May/June

Estimated Costs Tuition & Fees $9,528

Housing $6,075

Health Insurance $1,154

Transportation $747

Books & Supplies $1,200

Miscellaneous $1,350

TOTAL $20,054

ENGLISH CLASSES

COURSE SEQUENCESubject Elementary Intermediate I Intermediate II

Grammar 023 033 043

Writing 024 034 044

Reading 025 035 045

Listening & Speaking 026 036 046

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901 South Media Line Rd.Media, PA 19063t 610-359-7336 e [email protected] w dccc.edu/inter

Delaware County Community College international students from 55 countries enjoy a peaceful, high-tech campus surrounded by nature, with easy access to the dynamic city of Philadelphia. The College recently invested $60 million in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Complex and other renovations designed to support educational innovation. New facilities include science laboratories, art studios, small sun-filled classrooms, collaborative meeting rooms, student lounges, a fitness center, aerobics studio, Fair Trade cafés, and tiered lecture halls. We encourage our international students to get involved in a wide range of opportunities on and off campus: clubs, organizations, athletics, university transfer fairs, and Campus Philly events. Staff and faculty are dedicated to helping international students become well-rounded and successful.

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LOCATION The College is located in Media, Pennsylvania, known as “Everyone’s Hometown.” Media is a quiet, family-friendly, safe community with excellent grocery stores, restaurants, shops, and parks. Students live in homestays or apartments near the College and travel by bus or car to campus. Train and bus systems link students from Media and other suburbs to the city of Philadelphia. On weekends and breaks, international students can conveniently visit the amazing cultural and historical treasures in and around Philadelphia, which is home to some of America’s best museums, theaters, and markets, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the University of Pennsylvania, 100 nearby colleges and universities, and more. Within hours, students can also experience New York City, Washington, D.C., and beautiful gardens, mountains, and beaches. Delaware County students enjoy the wonderful holidays, foods, and activities specific to the four seasons: fall, winter, spring, and summer.

TESTIMONIALS Esther Castillo, Macau “The college experience provides many new relationships – both academic and social. These relationships can lead to many new opportunities.”

Irena Milovanovic, Serbia “My years at Delaware County Community College were some of the best years of my life. I felt well prepared for the transfer to Drexel University. I was awarded a Dean’s scholarship upon admission and my credits transferred easily towards my bachelor’s degree.”

MORAINE VALLEYCOMMUNITY COLLEGE

Airport Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)


Airport City Chicago, Illinois

Number of Students 18,000

Number of International Students 290

HousingOptions 1. Homestay Program 2. Apartments near campus





University of Illinois - Urbana

Champaign

University of Illinois - Chicago

Illinois Institute of Technology

DePaul University

Indiana University

Bloomington



Spring December 15

Summer May 15


Spring January

Summer June


Housing $6,075

Transportation $400

Books & Supplies $1,600

Insurance $1,152

Miscellaneous

$2,160

TOTAL $19,487

COURSE SEQUENCELevel 1

BeginningLevel 2

Intermediate

Reading Reading

Writing Writing

Grammar Grammar

Speech Speech

No Degree Course Allowed Degree Course Allowed

Level 3 Advanced College Level

Reading Com 101 Degree English

Writing Additional Degree Course

Grammar Additional Degree Course

Speech Additional Degree Course

Degree Course Allowed Additional Degree Course

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9000 W. College Pkwy Palos Hills, IL 60465 t 708-974-5334 e international@moraine valley.edu w morainevalley.edu/ international

We are the second largest community college in Illinois, with international students from more than 50 countries. We provide the best of both worlds: a peaceful campus set in nature, where students can focus on their academic goals, but enjoy easy access to a culturally rich and exciting big city of Chicago nearby.

Our Student Life office has more than 35 student clubs and organizations students may choose to join including Asian diversity, art club, film fans, music club, student newspaper and more. The College also offers sports and athletics teams including, soccer, basketball and tennis. International student also benefit from Conversation Partners and Student Ambassadors to make friends, gain new skills and get involved.

LOCATION Surrounding our campus is a safe and comfortable family-oriented community with shopping malls, grocery stores, restaurants, movie theatres, a golf course and library within walking distance. Moraine Valley is also bordered by nature with trees, hiking, bike paths, and picnic areas for outdoor recreation.

Nearby, Chicago is a business, cultural and educational center and home to many companies including Boeing, Hyatt, McDonalds and United Airlines. The city offers world famous architecture, museums, art, music, sports teams, beautiful lakefront beaches, public parks, and almost 100 colleges and universities.

The Midwest location offers four distinct seasons, summer, fall, winter, and spring. Students enjoy nature and the different activities the diverse seasons bring.

The public bus system comes directly to Moraine Valley’s campus and connects students to the communities around the College. Students walk, ride bikes or take a bus to campus. Using public transportation, students can reach Chicago in about an hour.

TESTIMONIAL Gui Ru Liu, China “The English Program is very effective to help international students improve their language a lot. Students can find the level where they are to start their language course and avoid wasting time.”

SKAGIT VALLEYCOLLEGE

Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)


Airport City Seattle, Washington Number of Students 5,600 Number of International Students 190 HousingOptions 1. On-Campus Residence Halls 2. Homestay Program



3. Financial Support 4. Recommendation Letter


University of Washington

University of Washington -

Bothell

Washington State University

Western Washington University

Oregon StateUniversity


Application Deadlines Rolling Admissions No Deadlines

Semesters & Start Dates Fall September

Winter January

Spring April

Summer July


Room, Living Expenses & Books $7,446

Insurance

$639

TOTAL $17,042

ACADEMIC PLACEMENT TESTING

ENGLISH CLASSES

COURSE SEQUENCELevel 50/55 Level 60/65 Level 70/75

Writing (Grammar)

Writing (Grammar)

Writing (Grammar)

Reading Reading Reading

Listening Listening Listening

Speaking Speaking Speaking

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Advanced Level

Advanced Plus Level College Level

Composition Composition English (99 or 101)

Reading Communications College Success Skills

Music Appreciation

College Success Skills –

College Success Skills – –

Communication Studies – –

TEST SCORESLevel 50/55 Level 60/65 Level 70/75

Testing at Skagit 0-43 44-56 57-69

TOEFL – – –

IELTs – – –

Advanced Level

Advanced Plus Level

College Level

Testing at Skagit 70-81 82-92 93+

TOEFL 45-52 56-60 61+

IELTs – – 5.5

2405 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 t 360-416-7734 e internationaladmissions@ skagit.edu w skagit.edu/international

Our 102-acre Mount Vernon campus features modern buildings and the latest classroom technology to make your learning experience the best that it can be. Our student-housing complex, Campus View Village, is located onsite and is a short three-minute walk from most facilities.

SVC students may participate in a variety of extra-curricular clubs and activities, including the Conversation Partner Program, student government, KSVR college radio, and collegiate athletics that include soccer, tennis and baseball. The International Programs office also arranges trips to Seattle, game nights, local outings, and more.

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LOCATION We are located in beautiful Mount Vernon, Washington, midway between the metropolitan cities of Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Mount Vernon is a safe and friendly community with all of the conveniences of a larger city. The campus is conveniently located and students can easily walk or take a bus to local grocery stores, restaurants, shopping malls, and movie theaters. The Cascade Mountains stand to the east, overlooking Skagit Valley. Students can enjoy outdoor activities year-round including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, camping, and visiting the nearby San Juan islands.

Although SVC students enjoy the four seasons, they will not experience extreme temperatures found in other areas of the United States. Summers are warm and dry, Winters see little or no snow, Springs and Falls are mild and wet. SVC students can easily get around by walking, bicycle, and the bus. Students can purchase a reduced rate bus pass from the college each quarter. The bus stops directly on campus and connects you with other surrounding counties and communities. The buses also provide bike racks so you can easily use your bike along with the bus.

TESTIMONIAL Petya Pramova, Bulgaria “SVC gave me the education and knowledge I needed to succeed and continue my education into a four-year university. I enjoyed the small classes along with a wonderful learning atmosphere.”

WEST HILLSCOMMUNITY COLLEGE

Airport Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)


Airport City Fresno, California Number of Students 1,200 Number of International Students 70 HousingOptions On-Campus Dormitories





California State University,

Fresno


Long Beach


Los Angeles

San Diego State University

San Jose StateUniversity



Spring November 15

Semesters & Start Dates Fall Mid-August

Spring Mid-January


Books & Lab fees $1,100

Living Expenses $6,806

Health Insurance $1,140

Miscellaneous

$1,800

TOTAL $17,838

ENGLISH CLASSESPlease visit our website for ESL program information internationalstudents.westhillscollege.com

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

LONG BEACH

300 Cherry LaneCoalinga, CA 93210t 559-934-2435 e internationalstudent@ whccd.edu w internationalstudents. westhillscollege.com

Students looking for a safe and friendly environment might want to look toward the west side of Central California’s San Joaquin Valley. Our mission is to provide a world-class learning environment to a diverse student population in a small town, friendly atmosphere. Faculty and staff enjoy welcoming international students from every part of the globe. Throughout the academic year, the International Students Program Office provides activities for the international students to enjoy. These include on campus student activities, athletic opportunities, and field trip excursions to popular tourist destinations in California, including Universal Studios, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Hearst Castle, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Gilroy Outlet Mall, Yosemite National Park, Disneyland and many other exciting locations in California.

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LOCATION Coalinga is centrally located, mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco in California’s Central Valley, which is considered one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions.

Coalinga is a small, safe, rural community in the heart of California in the Western United States. Coalinga is located three hours from San Francisco and Los Angeles as well as Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks, and the dynamic California coastline.

Central California provides a comfortable Mediterranean Climate. Mild temperatures throughout the entire year allow students to enjoy outdoor activities and events. The community of Coalinga is a small, safe and easily accessible town, that allows students to walk to any destination within the community. Students will not need to purchase a car. Students can walk throughout the community or choose to purchase a bicycle.

TESTIMONIALS Josef Mondec – Sweden “WHCC has proved to be one of the best decisions of my life.”

Allen Mkrtychyan – Russia “At WHCC everybody I meet has been very kind, friendly, and hospitable here; they have made it possible for me to feel at home.“

OUR LOCATIONSAfter earning an associate degree, our students qualify for transfer as a third year student to many nationally ranked four-year institutions located throughout the United States.

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3001 S.W. College Road Ocala, FL 34474 t 352-291-4404 e [email protected] w cf.edu/international

300 Cherry Lane Coalinga, CA 93210t 559-934-2435 e [email protected] w internationalstudents.westhills college.com

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2405 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 t 360-416-7734 e [email protected] w skagit.edu/international

9000 W. College Pkwy Palos Hills, IL 60465 t 708-974-5334 e [email protected] w morainevalley.edu/international

901 South Media Line Rd Media, PA 19063t 610-359-7336 e [email protected] w dccc.edu/inter

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