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ADMISSIONS & RECORDSINTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATIONDear prospective student, thank you for your interest in the Imperial Valley College International StudentProgram. You will find that the following information will outline the admission requirements, deadline datesand other important relevant information.Imperial Valley College is a two-year California community college located in the desert 120 miles east ofSan Diego and 15 miles north of Mexicali, Mexico. The Imperial Valley is one of the most productive andlargest agricultural areas in the United States. The temperatures are mild in the winter and hot in the summer.The College awards two-year Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees.APPLICATION DEADLINES (all application materials must be on file by these dates):FALL DEADLINE: JUNE 1SPRING DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1NOTE: International students are not admitted to begin their studies at Imperial Valley College in thesummer term or winter intersession.GENERAL INFORMATION:Students will only be admitted for the start of Spring and Fall Semesters.New and returning students will not be admitted for the summer sessions.We do not admit students to English as a Second Language Classes.Applicants must present their high school diploma and transcripts. High school diploma must beequivalent to U.S. high school diploma standards (12 years of schooling)Students must be a high school graduate, have achieved a “B” or 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0scale) and meet the placement recommendation for the admission as referenced in the Country Index.To be accepted as an International Student, Imperial Valley College requires applicants obtain aminimum score of 56 points on the Internet-Bases TOEFL test (IBT).Applicants must have official TOEFL/IELTS test scores mailed to the Imperial Valley collegeAdmissions & Records Departments to be considered for admission. All courses offered at Imperial ValleyCollege are conducted in English and students must have sufficient command of the English language.Students who can verify that their native language is English may be exempt from presenting TOEFLscores.Submit a 300 to 500 word handwritten essay (Personal statement -include your educational goals andwhy you would like to attend Imperial Valley College).If you currently possess a passport, visa, I-20, I-94, and/or other non-immigrant status, please submitcopies of those documents.NOTE: Additional TOEFL information can be found at www.ets.org/toefl; TOEFL Practice OnlineCommunity information is available at: www.ets.org/toeflpractice; IELTS info is at www.ielts.org.TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY:Students transferring from a college or university in the United States must have completed 15 semester unitswith a minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale). Students transferring from a college or university inthe United States must have also had their academic transcripts mailed directly to the Imperial Valley collegeAdmissions & Records Office. Transfer students must have submitted Transfer Clearance Form (Completedand signed PDSO or DSO from last school attended).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:1.Local sponsor REQUIRED for all international students. Sponsors must live in the Imperial Valleyor the Mexicali, Mexico area. Parents may serve as sponsors. The Certificate of Sponsorship mustbe completed in full and submitted with the application packet.2.Evidence of sufficient financial resources. You must provide evidence of ability to meet ourminimum estimated tuition and living expenses for at least one year. Please refer to the FinancialStatement for International Students in this packet. This form must be completed in full and requireddocumentation attached. Complete financial documentation also will be required by theU.S. Consulate when you apply for a student visa in your home country.ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE IN ENGLISH TO BE CONSIDERED.Complete in full and submit all pages of this packet by the deadline listed above for the semester inwhich you wish to enroll.Mailing Address:Physical Location of Office for Visiting:Imperial Valley CollegeOffice of Admissions and RecordsWilliam J. Thornburg Administration CenterBuilding 10380 E. Aten Road Imperial, CA 92251-0158Imperial Valley CollegeOffice of Admissions and RecordsWilliam J. Thornburg Administration CenterBuilding 10380 E. Aten Road, Imperial, CA 92251-0158Telephone: (760) 355-6101, Fax: (760) 355-6400Rev. 5/21

ADMISSIONS & RECORDSINTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATIONThe following documents must be submitted to the Admissions and Records Office before you will beconsidered for admission to Imperial Valley College. All documents must be in English.This International Student ApplicationOnline application required of all students, domestic and international. Go to http://www.imperial.edu andclick on “Apply for Admission.”Financial Statement for International StudentsBank Certification for International Students formOriginal bank statements for any financial sources for which Bank Certification is not providedCertificate of Sponsorship of International StudentIf transferring from another United States college or university, completed Transfer Clearance form.If transferring from another U. S. institution, official transcripts sent directly from each U.S. college attended.If planning to bring spouse and/or dependent children to the United States on F-2 visas, must submit oneDependent Information form for each.Applying for:Spring Semester 20Fall Semester 20Student Name:Gender:Last/Family NameDate of Birth:First NameAge:MonthDayMaleFemaleMiddle NameCountry of Birth:YearCountry of Citizenship:Intended IVC Major:Permanent Foreign Address:Number and StreetCityState/ProvinceApt. or Unit NumberCountryPostal CodeMailing Address (if different):Telephone #:()E-mail Address:Are you currently attending a college or university in the U.S. on an F-1 visa?YesNoList all colleges and universities attended (attach additional sheet if needed - official transcripts required)DATES ATTENDEDName of InstitutionCity and StateFrom (Mo. & Year)To (Mo. & Year)Indicate level of English proficiency:Check 1 box for each:Very ProficientSomewhat ProficientNo ProficiencyReadingWritingSpeakingI declare under penalty of perjury that all above information is true and correct. I understand thatproviding false information to the College will result in my dismissal.Signature of Applicant:Date:

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATIONFINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSStudent Name:Last (Family)FirstMiddleYou must provide proof that you have adequate financial resources to pay all expenses of attending Imperial Valley Collegebefore you can be admitted. If admitted, you also will be required to provide proof to the United States Consulate when youapply for a student visa. Proof must be in the form of bank statements or certification by an official of the bank(s) showingsufficient funds in United States dollars are available for access. Bank statements or certifications in currencies other thanUS dollars will not be accepted. ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE IN ENGLISH TO BE CONSIDERED.If you will be bringing dependents with you to the United States, you must also provide proof of adequate supportfor those dependents. Additional estimated costs are 3,600 per dependent.Estimated Costs for One Academic Year (Fall and Spring Semesters)Tuition varies per semester. Refer to imperial.edu/fees for current fees.Students must purchase textbooks and other related instructional supplies.Enrollment Fees ( 46 per unit subject to change without notice; based on 12 unites each semester):Nonresident Tuition ( 253.00 per unit; based on 12 units each semester):Health Fee ( 20.00 per semester) & Student Representation Fee ( 1 per semester):Books and Supplies:Transportation:Personal Expenses:Total for students living at home with parent(s) or with sponsor(s) and paying no room and board(Sponsor’s/Parents Certification required):Food and housing if living independently or paying room and board to sponsor:Total for students living independently or paying room and board:Additional cost for each dependent:Check One:I will be living with my parents or sponsor who will not charge food and housing.Parents/Sponsor Certification also must indicate this. Minimum 13,230 required.I will be living with my parents or sponsor and will be paying room and board.Minimum 24,723 required.I will not be living with my parents or sponsor. Minimum 24,723 required.Check One:I will be bringing no dependents with me.I will be bringing dependents with me and have included additional funds below. 1104 6072 42 1,746 1,134 3,132 13,230 11,493 24,723 3,600COMPLETE THE BOX BELOW AND SIGN THE BOTTOM OF THIS FORM.Your application will not be considered unless this form is completed in full.Indicate the amount of money that will be provided from each source below.NOTE: Bank statements or certification is required from each source and must prove the amounts stated are available.SourceAmount in US From familyFrom student’s personal fundsFrom student’s governmentSourceAmount in US From student’s sponsorOther (List sources)Total amount must be at least 13,230 3,600 for each dependent as explained above.I declare under penalty of perjury that the above information is true and accurate. I understand that providing false informationto the College will result in my dismissal.Student Signature:Date:

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATIONBANK CERTIFICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSAll applicants for enrollment as foreign students must provide evidence of sufficient financial resources forat least one year of attendance at the college to which they are applying, and to the United States Consulatewhen they apply to obtain an F-1 Student Visa.Evidence may be in the form of this certification completed, signed, and sealed by a bank official or throughoriginal bank statements. All amounts must be in U.S. dollars. Amounts stated in other currencies willnot be accepted.One certification or original bank statement must be submitted for each source of funds listed on thestudent’s completed Financial Statement for Foreign Students. If bank statements are submitted, copies canbe made in the Admissions and Records Office and the originals returned to the student.This Section to be Completed by StudentName of Student:Last/Family, First, MiddleCheck One:I am attaching original bank statements for each of the sources of funds listed on mycompleted Financial Statement for Foreign Students. No Bank Certifications arerequired.I am submitting the Bank Certification below for each source of funds listed on mycompleted Financial Statement for Foreign Students. Bank statements are notrequired.I am submitting some original bank statements and some Bank Certifications.Student Signature:Date:Bank Certification Form if Original Bank Statements Not ProvidedTo Be Completed by Bank OfficialNOTE: One certification or original bank statement must be submitted for each source of funds listed on the student’scompleted Financial Statement for Foreign Students.Name of Bank:Address of Bank:Street & #, City, State or Province, CountryPrinted name of account holder:Amount available in United States dollars:I certify that the information given on this form is true and accurate:Printed name and title of bank official:Signature of Bank Official:Place Official Stamp/Seal of Bank HereDate: