Application & Admission Deadlines:
- Fall Semester : March 1 – July 1 (classes begin in late August)
- Spring Semester: October 1 – December 1 (classes begin in late January)
International Admissions — New F-1 Visa Students from Outside the US
The following items and documents must be submitted:
- International Student Application for Admission (International Students cannot use the regular online CCCApply Application).
- Please complete and print the PDF International Student Application. Hand-written applications will not be accepted.
- Submit a non-refundable application fee of $40.00 (cash, money order, personal check in U.S. dollars or go to cypressapplicationfee.peertransfer.com for online payment).
- Submit official proof of completion of secondary education (high school).
- Submit official transcripts and diploma in English from any colleges/universities attended.
- Complete the Financial Support Statement and submit 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 assessments:
- TOEFL (www.toefl.org) — minimum of 61 (iBT). Cypress College school code is 4104.
- IELTS (www.ielts.org) — minimum score of Band 5.
- iTEP (itepexam.com) (International Test of English Proficiency): minimum score of Level 3.5.
- Students already in the U.S. may take the CELSA at Cypress College, but must pass by testing into ESL 184 or higher.
International Admissions — Transfer F-1 Visa Students from Other US Institutions
Submit ALL of the above, plus the following items:
- Copy of your I-20 Form, Visa, I-94, and Passport.
- Completed Transfer Eligibility Form signed by an official from the college you are currently attending.
Change of Status
Submit all of the above, plus the following:
- Copy of your I-20 Form, Visa, I-94, and passport
- Application Deadlines: Fall Semester (April 30), Spring Semester (September 30)
Part-time Admissions for F-1 Visa Students from other US Institutions
The following documents must be submitted:
- 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
- $20 non-refundable application processing fee in US dollars payable to Cypress College. We accept cash, US checks, and money orders.
F-2 Admission
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 in person.
- 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
- $20 non-refundable application processing fee in US dollars payable to Cypress College. We accept cash, US checks and money orders.