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Highline Community College

Highline Community College. Welcome!. Seattle, Washington. Washington State Sports, Shopping, Nature, Music, Theater, Art. Seattle Area. Around Washington, Canada. Two year, public institution Founded in 1961 Located in Des Moines, Washington 20 minutes south of Seattle

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Highline Community College

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  1. Highline Community College Welcome!

  2. Seattle, Washington

  3. Washington StateSports, Shopping, Nature, Music, Theater, Art

  4. Seattle Area

  5. Around Washington, Canada

  6. Two year, public institution Founded in 1961 Located in Des Moines, Washington 20 minutes south of Seattle 10 minutes from Sea-Tac airport 3 hours from Vancouver, Canada Beautiful campus overlooking Puget Sound waterway Highline General Overview

  7. Highline Campus

  8. 10,000 students 400 international students 1) Japan (100) 2) Vietnam 3) Korea 4) Taiwan 5) Hong Kong Others: Mongolia, China, Thailand, Kenya, Indonesia, Germany, Turkey, Myanmar, Canada, Yemen, Peru, Singapore, UK, Congo, Nigeria, Russia Highline Students

  9. Community College Benefits • Low cost of tuition – half of university! • Easy transfer to a four-year university • Small class size (20-30 students) • Improve English skills before university • Easy admissions process • Wide variety of academic programs (100+ majors) • Personalized attention from faculty and staff • No SAT required for admission • Easy to get involved on campus in leadership activities

  10. Highline Campus

  11. First Step to a Bachelor’s Degree (2+2) • Earn an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science • Prepares students to transfer into four-year universities and colleges • Same as the first 2 years of a four-year bachelor degree • General education requirements

  12. 2+2 = Bachelor’s Degree Highline Community College 4-Year University YEAR 1 YEARS 1 & 2 Transfer YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEARS 3 & 4 YEAR 4 Bachelor’s Degree

  13. Cost Comparison

  14. Cost Comparison

  15. Transfer Opportunities • Highline international students have transferred to schools around the country: • University of Washington • Washington State University • UCLA, other UC-system schools • University of Southern California • UNLV • Cornell University • New York University • University of Maryland • Tulane University

  16. Associate of Applied Science Degree • Two years of study • Prepares students for immediate, entry level employment in professional or technical fields • Triple Hospitality Degree (US & Switzerland) Obtain 3 degrees in 3 years & 99% job placement • Programs include: • Business • International Business • Hotel & Tourism Management • Computer Information Systems

  17. OPT = Optional Practical Training 12 months of paid work experience Jobs for Highline graduates: Amazon.com Mitsubishi Corporation Port of Seattle United Airlines Marriott Hotel Sea-Tac Airport Two Years + Paid Work

  18. Highline is affordable • Tuition and Fees = $8400 • Living Expenses = $8100 • TOTAL = US$16,500 per academic year • 1 *quarter tuition=$28001 *quarter living expense=$2700 • 1 quarter=3 months

  19. Highline offers scholarships • ISP Scholarships • Offered for Fall, Winter and Spring quarters • Competitive process requiring personal statement, two letters of recommendation, leadership activities • Leadership: Eligible after one quarter with a 3.2 GPA or higher • Award = $1000 per quarter • Academic: Eligible after 36 college-level credits with a 3.6 GPA or higher • Award = $1000-2000 per quarter • Student can win each scholarship up to 2 times

  20. Choices for Housing • Homestay: Experience American life • From $500-600 per month, includes 2 meals per day • Dormitory: Hotel near campus (5 minutes) • Provides transportation, microwave, breakfast, utilities, cable TV, Internet • $500 for double, $800 for single • Apartment: Find their own place, move in with friends • Share House: $450-500 pre month

  21. Dormitory

  22. Highline Benefits • Safe and secure campus • Student leadership initiatives • Easy access to Seattle --ride bus & train! • International students register FIRST • We want our students to graduate as soon as possible • Kaplan English Programs on campus • Free TOEFL practice test • IBT course to prepare for university transfer

  23. Honors Scholar Program • Only nationally recognized Honors Program at a community college in WA • Desirable for entrance to top schools • More intensive academic preparation • Honors advisor assists with transfer • Opens doors for scholarships • Self-selective program • Need 3.5 GPA to participate • Need to complete 35 Honors courses or options to graduate as an Honors Scholar • Students can earn Honors credits even if they don’t finish the program

  24. Highline students have fun! • Clubs and organizations help students make friends, get involved, and develop leadership skills • International Leadership Student Council • Paid student leaders plan social and cultural activities all year: trips, dances, parties, movies, games • Conversation Pal, Volunteer Bank, The Mosaic (international student newsletter)

  25. Events and Activities

  26. Application Requirements • Submit these documents to Highline: • A completed application form • A $54 application fee • Current bank statement showing at least US$16,500 • Proof of English proficiency • TOEFL: 480 PBT/157 CBT/54 IBT • IELTS: 5.0, no band less than 5.0 • HKCEE English D or better • OPTIONAL: • High school transcripts • College/University transcripts

  27. No TOEFL? That’s OK! Kaplan Program on campus Pass “High Intermediate” level at Kaplan, enter Highline with no TOEFL Apply first to Kaplan – then transfer to Highline Ask for Conditional Letter of Acceptance (CLA) Kaplan students have access to campus resources, activities ESL – Kaplan

  28. Highline Contact Info • Mariko Fujiwara, Director • mfujiwar@highline.edu • 206-878-3710 x3844 • International Student Programs • www.highline.edu/international • int@highline.edu • Facebook: Highline Community College International Student Programs

  29. Thank you!

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