Admissions and Program Eligibility

• Fall Semester : March 1 – July 1 (classes begin in late August)
• Spring Semester: October 1 – December 1 (classes begin in late January)
• Start your application here.
• To apply as a part-time (concurrent) student, contact us at international@cypresscollege.edu.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Update: On September 27, 2022, the North Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees adopted a position of strongly recommending, rather than mandating, COVID-19 vaccines and strongly recommending boosters for all employees and students, effective January 1, 2023.  Prospective F-1 visa students applying for spring 2023 admissions are recommended they are vaccinated/boosted prior to the spring 2023 semester start-date and upload proof of vaccination status when submitting an application.

The following items and documents must be submitted: Upon acceptance, we will send you an acceptance letter and a Form I-20 which you will need to apply for an F-1 Student Visa in your home country.

Initial Attendance

• Submit a non-refundable application fee of $40 (cash, personal check in U.S. dollars, U.S. bank money order, or go to cypressapplicationfee.flywire.com for online payment). Applications will be processed after the application fee has been paid.
• Please complete the online International Student Application. Go to https://cypresscollege.edu, click on Apply Now, click on International Students link. You will be asked to upload the following items while completing your online application.
  • Official secondary education (high school) transcripts in English OR GED certification if applicable
  • Official transcripts in English from any colleges/universities attended
  • Financial Statement and/or Bank Certification (must be less than 6 months old).
  • Copy of valid passport required for new students applying from overseas
• English Proficiency must be demonstrated by fulfilling one of the following:
  • TOEFL – minimum of 61 (iBT). Cypress College school code is 4104.
  • IELTS – minimum score of Band 5.
  • iTEP – minimum score of Level 3.5.
  • PTE Academic – minimum score of 44.
  • Duolingo English Test – minimum score of 85 required
• Applicants under 18 must also complete the Cypress College Consent to Treat Minor Patient form

Submit ALL of the above, plus the following items:

• Copy of your I-20 Form, Visa, I-94, and Passport.

Please contact the ISP Office at (714) 484-7049 to schedule an appointment with the Program Manager.

The following documents must be submitted to the Cypress College International Students Program Office:

• $20 non-refundable application processing fee in US dollars payable to Cypress College. We accept cash, US checks, and money orders.
• F-1 Student Concurrent Enrollment Agreement completed by student and P/DSO (or authorization letter from P/DSO)
• A copy of current valid I-20
• To apply as a F-2 student, contact us at international@cypresscollege.edu.

F-2 non-immigrant visa holders may study at Cypress College for up to 11 units maximum (part-time).

Required documents: All application materials must be submitted to the Cypress College International Students Program Office.

• $20 non-refundable application processing fee in US dollars payable to Cypress College. We accept cash, US checks and money orders.
• F-2 International Student Application
• F-2 Status Verification Form
• Copy of I-20 form
• Copy of Passport
• Copy of F-2 visa
• Copy of Electronic I-94 form