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Application Deadlines and Requirements

Session Application Deadline F-1 Transfer Application Deadline* Classes Begin
Summer Intersession April 30, 2025 May 20, 2025 June 23, 2025
Fall Semester June 15, 2025 July 25, 2025 August 25, 2025
Spring Semester November 15, 2024 January 20, 2025 February 24, 2025
*F-1 application transfer deadline is only for current F-1 students transferring directly to Mt. SAC.
    • Age and High School Requirement
      • Must be 18 years of age by the first day of classes of the first term or;
      • Completed high school if under 18. Must submit proof of high school completion (transcript, diploma, etc.). Documents must be in English or a certified English translation.
      • Accepted International Curricula for High School Equivalency
        • Cambridge IGCSE or O Level: Must receive a grade C or higher in at least 5 subjects (see the English Proficiency section for course requirements to meet the English proficiency requirement).
    • Application Requirements
      • Complete the Mt. San Antonio OpenCCC Application: Create an account at the Mt. SAC OpenCCC application home page. Then complete the application. Be sure to select “F-1 Visa” for your citizenship status regardless of your current visa status! Selecting another citizenship status may cause delays in your application processing. Lastly, claim your Mt. SAC Student Portal Account where you will receive your network username and create a single sign-on password. By completing the OpenCCC application, you will be given access to the F-1 International Student Application within 2-7 business days.
      • Complete the F-1 International Student Application: In your Mt. SAC Student Portal, go to the F-1 International Student tab where you will upload your required application documents. The required documents are listed in the application and below.
      • $50.00 USD Application Processing Fee: The link to pay the application processing fee is accessible in the Mt. SAC Student Portal.
    • Financial Support Requirement
      • Current proof of funding must be in the form of a bank letter or statement with an official signature or seal. All bank documents should be in English or officially translated into English and be dated within six months of the term start date.
      • Minimum Dollar Amount: $26,350. If the currency is not in U.S. dollars (USD), the amount must be the equivalent of $26,350 USD after conversion.
        • Dependents: An additional $10,000 is required for each dependent (spouse and/or child) for the F-2 I-20 and visa.
    • English Proficiency Requirement
    • Passport
      • Copy of your valid passport page. Passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date into the U.S.
    • Transcripts

      High School Transcripts: Official high school transcripts are generally not required for admission. High school transcripts are only required for students who will be under 18 years of age on their first day of their first term.

      U.S. College Transcripts: Required to receive possible college credit towards your Mt. SAC degree. Official transcripts must be sealed and submitted personally, by mail, or digitally (if the college provides this service) to the Admissions and Records Office. Emailed or scanned copies will not be considered official nor accepted.

      Foreign College Transcripts: Only required if students would like to potentially transfer their foreign credits towards their Mt. SAC degree. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluation agency and documents must be sealed when submitted to the Admissions and Records Office.

    • F-1 Transfer Students Only:  Additional Requirements 
      • Copies of the following documents must be submitted:
        • Current F-1 visa page or change of status approval notice
          (Form I-797C, Notice of Action) to F-1
        • Previous I-20(s)
        • I-94
        • Transfer-In Form (if necessary)
        • U.S. college transcripts (if applicable)
    • Tuberculosis (TB) Test
      Provide a TB skin test that is dated within the last six months. If the test result of the skin test if positive, the student is required to provide a current chest X-ray.

 

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International Student Recruitment Agents & Agencies

Mt. SAC and the International Student Program collaborates with a limited number of international student recruitment agencies. Such collaborations are codified by formal, comprehensive agreements with the College. Prospective students who work with agents or agencies that do not have an agreement with Mt. SAC do so at their own risk, and Mt. SAC is not responsible for any conduct by such agents or agencies. If you have any questions about any agent or agency who says they represent Mt. SAC, or you are an agency interested in collaboration, please email us.

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