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USA Community College Consortium. Serving international students for the past 15 years. Location Safe locations outside of larger cities. Moraine Valley Community College (Near Chicago, Illinois). Skagit Valley College (Near Seattle, Washington). Delaware County Community College
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USA Community College Consortium Serving international students for the past 15 years
Location Safe locations outside of larger cities. Moraine Valley Community College (Near Chicago, Illinois) Skagit Valley College (Near Seattle, Washington) Delaware County Community College (Near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) West Hills College (Near Fresno, California) College of Central Florida (Near Orlando, Florida)
Where do students in the United States study? • 1,200 community colleges in the U.S. • 36% of international undergraduates attend community colleges
Why USACCC colleges? • Student Support Services • Personal Attention • Airport pick-up • Housing options • Orientation • Immigration advising
Student Support Services • Full-time International Offices • One-on-one academic planning • Transfer advising • Clubs and sports teams
Special Advantages • Small classes: 15-25 students • Access to professors • High-tech facilities and equipment • Lower cost
Educational Programs • Intensive ESL Programs • - No TOEFL required • 2-year Associate Degrees • - Transfer Degrees (2+2) • - Career Degrees • Shorter-term Programs
Educational Programs • Examples of 2-year Associate Degrees • Transfer Degrees (2+2) Career Degrees • Business Architectural Technology • Computer Science Culinary Arts • Education Energy Technology • Engineering Environmental Conservation • Graphic Design Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management • Human Services Information Technology • Liberal Arts Massage Therapy • Visual and Performing Arts Marine Maintenance Technology • and many more… and many more…
Sample Path to Success At a USACCC College: ESL and Associate Degree CAREER DEGREE O.P.T.Work full time in the U.S.(1 year) TRANSFER DEGREE Transfer to a 4-Year College or University
USACCC Students Transfer Everywhere Arizona State U DePaul U Drexel U Florida State U George Washington U Indiana U Loyola U Penn State U Purdue U State U of New York Temple U Texas A&M U U of Central Florida U of Colorado U of Florida U of Georgia U of Hawaii U of Illinois U of Massachusetts U of Miami U of Michigan U of Oregon U of Washington U of Wisconsin UC Berkeley UC Davis UCLA Villanova U Washington State U Western Washington U
Financial Advantage • Lower cost than universities • Between $16,100-$19,979 Per Academic Year (9 months) Minimum Total Cost Includes: Tuition, Fees, Housing, Books, Supplies, Health Insurance, and Personal Expenses
College of Central Florida State: Florida Community: Ocala Location: 70 km North of Orlando Airport Total Students: 8,000 International Students: 100
College of Central Florida CF Ocala Florida Climate: Sunny and warm
College of Central Florida Region
College of Central Florida Location
College of Central Florida Location
College of Central Florida Housing • On Campus Apartments • Computer Lab, Wireless Internet, Pool
College of Central Florida • Highlights: • Close to Orlando, Miami, beaches and outdoor activities! • College within walking distance to shopping and restaurants • Voted in top 10% of U.S. community colleges in 2011 by the Aspen College Experience Program • CF graduates can automatically transfer to any Florida public university
College of Central Florida Transfer Schools: University of Florida Florida State University University of Miami University of Georgia University of North Carolina Arizona State University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical U. Approximate Cost: $16,559 Per Academic Year (9 Months)
Delaware County Community College State: Pennsylvania Community: Media Location: 22 km from Philadelphia Total Students: 12,500 International Students: 235
Delaware County Community College Climate: Four distinct seasons
Delaware County Community College Region
Delaware County Community College Location
Delaware County Community College Location
Delaware County • Community College • Housing Options • Host Family Program • Apartments near campus
Delaware County Community College • Highlights: • One of 52 American colleges awarded 2011-2014 Leader status in Lumina Foundation’s Achieving the Dream Initiative • Diversity • Access to: 300,000+ students in 92 nearby colleges and universities, Philly, and New York • Over 40 Transfer Agreements
Delaware County Community College Transfer Schools: Drexel University Temple University Penn State University University of Maryland State U of New York (SUNY) George Washington University Purdue University Approximate Cost: $19,979 Per Academic Year (9 Months)
Moraine Valley Community College State: Illinois Community: Palos Hills Location: 35 minutes from Chicago city center Total Students: 19,000 International Students: 275
Moraine Valley Community College Climate:4 different seasons
Moraine Valley Community College Region
Moraine Valley Community College Location
Moraine Valley Community College Location
Moraine Valley Community College Housing Options • Host Home Program • Private room with meals • Hosts help students adjust • Local Apartments • Hundreds nearby campus
Moraine Valley Community College • Highlights: • 2nd largest community college in Illinois • Comprehensive facilities, academic programs and student support services • Friendly, welcoming campus environment in a great location near Chicago • Strong transfer resources; over 100 colleges and universities in the area
Moraine Valley Community College Transfer Schools: University of Illinois - Chicago University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign Illinois Institute of Technology DePaul University Indiana University Purdue University University of Wisconsin Approximate Cost: $17,960 Per Academic Year (9 months)
Skagit Valley College State: Washington Community: Mount Vernon Location: 96 km From SeaTac Airport Total Students: 4,000 International Students: 160
Skagit Valley College Climate: Four Seasons / Little or No Snow
Skagit Valley College Region
Skagit Valley College Location
Skagit Valley College Location
Skagit Valley College • Housing Options • On Campus Housing • Host Family Program
Skagit Valley College Highlights: • Ranked #19 among “America’s 50 Best Community Colleges” by Washington Monthly (a national magazine) – 2010 • Dynamic Conversation Partner Program • Close to Seattle, WA and Vancouver, Canada • Operated since 1926
Skagit Valley College Transfer Schools: University of Washington Washington State University Arizona State University Pennsylvania State University Western Washington University University of Oregon UC-Davis Approximate Cost: $16,152 Per Academic Year (9 Months)
West Hills Community College State: California Community: Coalinga Location: 102 km from Fresno Airport Total Students: 1,100 International Students: 80
West Hills Community College California Climate:Warm SummerMild Fall, Winter & Spring
West Hills Community College Region
West Hills Community College Location
West Hills Community College Location
West Hills Community College • Housing • On Campus Residence Halls • Meals are provided
West Hills Community College • Highlights: • Located in the center of California • Field trips to popular destinations in California • Over 30 public California universities to choose from • Wireless facilities throughout the campus