Admission Requirements and Application

Any person who is a high school graduate or equivalent thereof, or who is 18 years of age or older and who can profit from the instruction offered is eligible to apply for admissions to Las Positas College.

Application Deadlines

We accept applications on an ongoing basis and recommend that you apply early to allow time for the visa interview process. Due to college and visa processing times, our recommended deadlines are as follows:

Semester	Outside the U.S.	Within the U.S.	Orientation	Classes Begin
Fall	July 1	August 1	Beginning - August	Mid - August
Spring	December 1	January 1	Beginning - January	Mid - January

Applications received after these recommended deadlines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Application Procedure

The following documents are required for admission as an International student. All forms, information, and documentation must be submitted by mail or fax before your application can be evaluated. The College will make every effort to advise prospective international students of their admission status as soon as possible after receiving the required documents.

Step 1 - Submit on online application for admission

Las Positas College Standard Application (you will be prompted to create a user account with CCCApply prior to continuing on to the college application). Alternatively, you can complete the paper version here Las Positas College Standard Application (Paper) (926 KB PDF document, 4 pages)

Step 2 - Download and print the following application forms

International Student Supplemental Application (1.04 MB PDF document,12 pages)
- Certificate of Financial Responsibility
- Bank Certification
- International Student Agreement
- Tuberculosis Test
- Medical Insurance Affidavit
- Statement of Purpose Essay

Non-refundable Filing Fee ($100.00). To pay this fee by credit/ debit card, use our: Application Fee Payment by Credit or Debit Card Form
Proof of English Language Proficiency * ( TOEFL Minimum required 450 PBT / 133 CBT / 45 iBT or have completed the STEP Eiken Test with a minimum score of Grade 2A)
High School and University Transcripts (translated to English)
Identification Photographs (2)

*No English Language Proficiency exam is required for ESL (English as a Second Language) Program.

After arrival in the US, please provide the following:

Copy of Visa, passport biographic page, and I-94 card
Proof of Medical Insurance

For Transfer Students Only

Submit the International Student Transfer Verification Form (66K PDF) if you are attending another U.S. institution. This form needs to be filled out by your CURRENT school's' International Student Advisor or Designated School Official (DSO) and must show your last date of attendance.

Transfer Verification Form from previous school
Official transcript
Copy of prior I-20

Step 3 - Submit the required forms by mail or fax

Mail to: International Student Program Office
Las Positas College
3033 Collier Canyon Road
Livermore, CA 94551 USA

Fax to : (925) 424-1877

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