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TABLE OF CONTENTSProximity To Select 4-Year Universities & AttractionsIntroductionContra Costa College (CCC)Diablo Valley College (DVC)Los Medanos College (LMC)Value Cost, Quality & Student SuccessValue Cost, Quality & Student SuccessTransferAdmissions34567891011UNITED STATESOF AMERICASacramento9 Lake Tahoe22 San FranciscoAverage annual highSan JoseCALIFORNIALos AngelesSan Diego2Average annual lowThe colleges are located in the SanFrancisco East Bay, which is knownfor its proximity to San Francisco andits convenient public transportation.From each of the campuses, studentshave easy access to the U.S. trainsystem (Amtrak) and the publictransportation system (BART). Theaverage distance from the colleges toSan Francisco is 55 km.
PROXIMITY TO SELECT 4-YEAR UNIVERSITIES & ATTRACTIONSLakeTahoeSacramentoSanta RosaSonomaStateUC sSanFranciscoSF StateUC BerkeleySaint Mary's Collegeof CaliforniaYosemiteNational Park25 MilesModestoCSUEast BayCSU Stanislaus50 MilesSan JoseStanfordUniversityMercedSan JoseState75 MilesUCSanta Cruz100 MilesSanta CruzSalinasMontereyUC Merced125 MilesFresnoCSU Monterey Bay150 MilesBig Sur3
INTRODUCTIONDear Prospective Students:Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, theColleges of Contra Costa (Contra CostaCollege, Diablo Valley College, and LosMedanos College) are accredited, publiccommunity colleges that enroll more than600 students from over 50 countries.These students from around the worldgreatly enrich our colleges.With annual tuition around 10,000(30 units), the Colleges of Contra Costaoffer one of the most affordable, highquality, and likely paths to excellent fouryear institutions. Each year, over 300international transfer students to four-yearcolleges and universities, with Diablo ValleyCollege being the #1 international studenttransfer institution to UC Berkeley!Come join the 10,000 global alumni whohave enrolled at Contra Costa College,Diablo Valley College, or Los MedanosCollege and transferred to a four-yearcollege or university to earn a bachelor’sdegree.In the meantime, we encourage you tocontact us via email or social media andschedule a visit!Sincerely,Steven HalesDean of International Education4
CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE (CCC)Why choose CCC? Urban San Francisco Bay Area location: 32 km to San Francisco;17 km to Berkeley; on-campus bus service to Bay Area RapidTransit (BART) commuter train.Culturally diverse campus: Students identify as 42% Hispanic,20% African American, 14% Asian, 11% White, 6% Filipino, and6% Multi-Ethnic. Presidential Award-winning Center for Science Excellenceprogram for STEM Majors.Approximately 50% of international student transfers to 4-yearinstitutions since 2011 have enrolled at UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCDavis, UC San Diego, or UC Santa Barbara.Average class size of 24 students.RoseCAMBODIAMy plan after CCC is to transfer as aComputer Science major. I want to graduatewith my Bachelor’s [degree] and then moveon to get my Ph.D. I have been thinking ofapplying to all the UC system. San Jose State[Univ.] plus Georgia Tech and UT Austin[University of Texas].AnnieTANZANIAI really like the library and the internationaloffice and my counselor because they're likereally helpful whenever I'm in trouble or ifever I need anything I can just go to them.AmyCOLOMBIAThe teachers [at CCC] are very good; theclasses are perfect. You have the opportunityto share with people from other countries.They have a lot of services, support for thestudents, clubs, and organizations.5
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE (DVC)Why choose DVC? Suburban San Francisco Bay Area location: 50 km to SanFrancisco; on-campus bus service to Bay Area Rapid Transit(BART) commuter train.Convenient accommodation: Furnished & unfurnishedapartments 1–2 blocks from campus.KhalidQATARI would highly recommend DVC tointernational students because it is a verysafe, friendly environment. There are somany international students from around theworld. It’s a great place. The professors arereally nice.6 70 student clubs and organizations.#1 in transfers to 4-year institutions among Californiacommunity colleges.#1 in transfers among international students to UC Berkeley.On average, 38% of international transfer students (1,000 students) have been admitted to UC Berkeley since 2010.Juan DiegoPERUIf you’re not sure about your major, this isan affordable option that you can explore,try different things, and then transfer to auniversity that’s good for your major. AfterDVC, I plan to transfer to a 4-year university.My dream school would be the University ofSouthern California.CelesteSINGAPOREI like DVC’s location because it’s in the middleof a lot of great nature places and cities. It’snot too far from San Francisco either, so wehave options if you want to get out and enjoyCalifornia. I chose DVC because I heard it hasa great transfer rate to a lot of great UCs,especially for Berkeley.
LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE (LMC)Why choose LMC? Suburban San Francisco Bay Area location: 70 km to SanFrancisco; on-campus bus service to Bay Area Rapid Transit(BART) commuter train.#6 “Best Community College in the U.S.” by College ChoiceMagazine; “Top 150 U.S. Community College” by The AspenInstitute.Global Mentor Program for new international students.AlineBRAZILI like the professors because they are verykind and very professional, and they areavailable all the time to help us. I recommendLMC because the location is perfect, theprofessors are very good, and they have manyresources, and the international studentoffice is very helpful and can help you in everystep of your process. Experiential learning in science, technology, engineering, ormathematics (STEM) fields: Engineering and Physics studentswon a competition sponsored by NASA for which they produceda tool used by NASA scientists.Honors Program with ten partners, including UCLA and SaintMary's College; since 2015, 75% of applicants to UCLA havebeen admitted.MelanieGERMANYWhen I came here to Los Medanos Collegeas an international student, we had anorientation week. There were other studentsto help you find friends or just to talk withthem, so you have somebody in school. Andnow I’m doing that with the new students thatare coming in.FengCHINASan Francisco Bay Area is an awesomeplace, and the weather is super nice. I’mplanning to transfer [from LMC] to UCBerkeley.7
VALUE COST, QUALITY & STUDENT SUCCESSThe Most Affordable And Likely Path To Prestigious 4-Year InstitutionsAdvantages of Community CollegesCompared to most 4-year U.S. institutions, community colleges have: Less strict admissions requirements Classes always taught by professors (not graduate students) Lower tuition costsSmaller classes for general education coursesHigher acceptance rates for community college transfers to prestigious 4-year institutions than for high school applicantsCalifornia Community Colleges Largest system of higher education in the U.S. Approximately 30% of University of California graduates and 50% of California State University graduates Priority admission to University of California and California State University sytemsAnnual CostTuition of Bachelor's Degree in CaliforniaColleges of Contra CostaTotalColleges of Contra Costa UniversityTotalTuition (30 units - 1 academic year) 10,380CCC/DVC/LMC California State University (CSUs) 60,000I-20 Estimate 24,000CCC/DVC/LMC University of California (UCs) 110,000CCC/DVC/LMC Private University or College in California 140,000Based on 2021-2022Costs vary by institutionCosts do not reflect any scholarship(s)Tuition is approximate and subject to changeDiversity & Campus Involvement600 50 InternationalStudentsCountriesRepresented130 StudentClubs8
VALUE COST, QUALITY & STUDENT SUCCESSThe Most Affordable And Likely Path To Prestigious 4-Year InstitutionsHow to StartWhere to Live125 DegreeProgramsWhat to StudyTOEFL/IELTS Waiver(ELS, Kaplan, UC Davis)Successfully complete a requiredintensive English program level andthen enroll at CCC, DVC, or LMC.Furnished and unfurnishedaccommodation near CCC,DVC, LMC, and the IEC4stay.comAcademic Bridge Program (DVC)Start at DVC with a 6-unit (2courses), 7-week program in June,October, or March.Live with an Americanfamilydiablovalleyhomestay.comDirect entry to CCC, DVC or LMCBegin your program of studyduring a regular session (semester)at CCC, DVC, or LMC.Furnished apartments nearDVCinterresidential.com5 Most Popular ineeringStudent Employment OpportunitiesOn-campusOff-campusStudents are eligible to work on campus 30 days before they enroll.Students are eligible to apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) orOptional Practical Training (OPT) authorization after one academic year.International Student Success & SupportImmigrationAdvising1:1 Counseling(Education Plans)24–30 AverageClass 9
OPTIONSTRANSFERUC, CSU,Other 4-yearinstitutionIntensive English ProgramWhere our International Students TransferOhio StateUniversity ofWashingtonUniversity ofMichiganCornellBrownBUUniversity ofWisconsinUniversity ofOregonColumbiaPurdueNYU NYUUniversity ofIllinoisCSUUC DavisUC BerkeleyUniversityof San USFFranciscoSF StateUCUCCSUCSUUC Santa CruzUCUC Santa BarbaraCSUUCUCLAUC IrvineUniversity ofTexasUCUC RiversideUCUC San DiegoUCUSCGeorgiaTechArizona StateCSUMontereyBayUCGeorgetownSaintMary'sSan Jose StateUniversity ofArkansasSan Diego StateUniversity*These are just some examples of the many 4-year institutions to where our students transfer.10MississippiStateUniversity ofMiamiUCIrvine1,000 AnnualU.S. & InternationalStudent Transfers to UCsUniversity ofSouthernCaliforniaCSUJohnsHopkinsGeorgeGW WashingtonUniversity ofColoradoUNLVCSUCSU MCCSUCSUEast BayUniversity ofUtahCSU ChicoBostonUC SantaBarbaraUC SantaCruzUC DavisUCLAUC SanDiegoUCBerkeley
ADMISSIONSApplication DeadlinesEvidence of English Language ProficiencyContra Costa CollegeDiablo ValleyCollegeFall SemesterSpringSemesterLos Medanos CollegeJuly 1July 1 (outside the U.S.)*August 15 (inside the U.S.)December 1December 1 (outside the U.S.)*January 15 (inside the U.S.)*Only for Contra Costa and Los Medanos CollegeAdmission RequirementsEnglish Proficiency TestsRequirementTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language (Internet-based)61CCC Institutional Code: 4943DVC Institutional Code: 4295LMC Institutional Code: 4396IELTS AcademicInternational English Language Testing System5.5Minimum band scoresof 4.5Duolingo English Test90CAECambridge English: Advanced160iTEP AcademicInternational Test of English Proficiency3.5No SAT or ACT score is required for students who have sufficient credits/units to qualify as transfer applicants. This varies by institution.PTE AcademicPearson Test of English Academic451. Application & 50 application feeGTEC CBTGlobal Test of English CommunicationNo SAT or ACT for admission tocommunity collegeNo SAT or ACT needed to transfer toa 4-year institution2. High school graduation (if under 18)3. English language proficiency (one of the following on the right column)4. Financial support evidenceHigh School GraduationIGCSE/O LevelThe IGCSE and O Level qualifications described below meet both thehigh school graduation equivalency and English language proficiencyrequirements for international student admission to Contra CostaCollege, Diablo Valley College, and Los Medanos College.Applicants must submit final IGCSE or O Level results showing fivesubjects passed with grades of C or higher. One of the subjects mustbe English – First Language, English as a Second Language or EnglishLanguage. Scanned copies of the final IGCSE and O Level results areaccepted.Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College, and Los MedanosCollege will not admit students based on preliminary results orstudents who take IGCSE and O Level exams as independent orprivate candidates.General Educational Development Test (GED)Applicants who pass a U.S. equivalent GED meet the high schoolgraduation equivalency requirement for international studentadmission to Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College, and LosMedanos College.11002AEIKENTOEFL ITPInstitutional TOEFLOnly accepted for study abroad students (1 to 2 semesters) frompartner higher education institutions or for the DVC AcademicBridge Program.500*Only results within the past two years are accepted; **Scanned copies of official score reportsare accepted; Online results verification (TOEFL, IELTS, CAE)Partner Intensive English ProgramsConditional letters of admission will be issued for applicants in thefollowing programs:ELS Language CentersKaplan International UniversityPlacement ServiceUC Davis Continuing and ProfessionalEducation-InternationalDestination Davis Pathway ProgramCompletion of Level 109 (EAP)Kaplan Higher IntermediateCompletion of UC Davis’s highestlevel of Community College PathwayTrack with a 3.0 GPA or betterSecondary (High School) Academic RecordsApplicants must provide one of the following:Study for a minimum of two (2) years at a U.S. high school withgrades of C or better in academic English (not ESL)Final IGCSE or O level results with a grade of C or higher in one ofthe following: English Language, English – First Language, Englishas a Second LanguageGraduation from a high school outside the U.S. where Englishis the primary language of instruction. Provide a letter from aschool official on institution letterhead stating that English is themedium of instruction.ApplyPost-Secondary Academic RecordsTo apply to any of our colleges, please visit intl.4cd.edu andselect "Apply" from the main menu.Transcripts from U.S. post-secondary institutions showing oneacademic year of college level English with grades of C or higher.Please visit intl.4cd.edu for the most up-to-date admission requirements, including evidence of English language proficiency andevidence of Secondary / High School Graduation11
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Contra Costa College (CCC) 5 Diablo Valley College (DVC) 6 . 22 Average annual high Lake Tahoe CALIFORNIA Los Angeles San Jose San Diego Sacramento San Francisco UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2. 25 Miles 50 Miles 75 Miles 100 Miles 125 Miles 150 Miles Napa Valley Muir Woods . Kaplan, UC Davis) intensive English program level and then enroll .
