Most Frequently
Asked Questions
1. When Should I apply for Admission?
International students can apply and enter Shasta College two times
during the year (fall and spring). All documents for admission must
be submitted by the following deadlines:
Fall semester students must complete their application by June 1.
Spring semester students must complete their application by November
1.
Incomplete applications will be redirected for the following
semester admission consideration.
Students must pay tuition fees at the time of registration.
2. If I am a transfer student from a U.S. language school or
other college in the U.S. are the application deadlines the same for
me?
If you are already in the U.S. and you would like to transfer to
Shasta College directly from a U.S. language school or college, the
application deadline will be extended three weeks (from the above
deadlines). Please check with our Admissions and Records Office for
a firm deadline.
3. What requirements must meet to gain admissions?
Applicants must be able to speak, read, write and understand
English to successfully complete college work. *A minimum TOEFL
score of 500 is required for admissions into academic courses.
Students may be accepted with a TOEFL scores of below 500 with the
stipulation that they enroll in ESL course work and maintain
full-time status (minimum 12 units) as per immigration (INS)
regulations. Subsequent semester placement into academic courses
will be based on ESL assessment or the TOEFL test.
You must complete the application and related forms.
The Shasta College Institutional
TOEFL Code is 4696
4. What if I do not have a TOEFL score of 500 or higher?
If your TOEFL score is below 500, you can still attend Shasta
College, however, you will enroll in our ESL Program to increase
your language proficiency and writing skills before you can enroll
in regular classes.
5. Do you have an ESL Program?
Our ESL program is a part of the regular academic curriculum.
Students needing more intensive English preparation can contact our
ESL program. Go to our Shasta College web page (www.shastacollege.edu)
and then click on English as a Second Language Program for class
offerings.
6. How much does Shasta College cost for International Students?
The following expenses are estimated the 2008-2009 academic year
(2 semesters) and are in US Dollars:
Tuition, Basic and
Enrollment Fees:
Tuition, Basic and Enrollment Fees*
(based on $204.00 per unit for the minimum of 12 units for 2
semesters): $4,896.00
Student Health Fee: $32.00
Campus Center Fee: $41.00
Total Estimated Tuition and Fees $4,969.00
Estimated Living Expenses:
Books and Supplies: $1200.00
Room (College dormitory only -double occupancy without meals):
$2600.00
Spending Money & Living Expenses:
$2,000.00
Total Estimated Living Expenses: $5,800.00
Total Estimated Cost to Attend Shasta
College for the 2008-2009 Academic year:
$10,769.00
* Tuition and fees are paid each semester (not in an annual
sum). All other expenses are paid separately.
Tuition and fees subject to change without
notice.
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