International Student Admissions
Our colleges do not offer a high school completion program. California State law clarifies that a student must be 18 years of age or a high school graduate by the time their first semester begins. The minimum age to attend CCC/DVC/LMC as an international student is 16. However, a 16-year-old must be considered a high school graduate.
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Academic Calendar
- Fall 2023 Semester: August 21 - December 8, 2023
- Spring 2024 Semester: January 22 - May 17, 2024
2023-2024 Academic Year Estimated Costs
| $ 9,840 | Tuition and fees are based on 12 units per semester ($410 per unit) |
| $ 10,800 | Food and housing (Diablo Valley Homestay) |
| $ 1,854 | Books and other educational expenses |
| $ 1,238 | Transportation |
| $ 3,030 | Miscellaneous and Personal |
| $ 1,691.04 | Mandatory medical insurance ($704.60 Fall 2023, $986.44 Spring/Summer 2024) |
| $28,453.04 | I-20 TOTAL |
Add $5,000.00 for each dependent who will be accompanying an F-1 applicant.
Applications Open
- Spring 2024 Semester - October 1
- Fall 2024 Semester - Opening soon
Admission Deadlines
| Contra Costa College / Diablo Valley College / Los Medanos College | |
| 2023 Fall Semester | July 1 August 5 (applicants in the U.S.) |
| 2024 Spring Semester |
December 1
January 10 (applicants in the U.S.)
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Admission Requirements
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No SAT or ACT for admission to community college |
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No SAT or ACT needed to transfer to a 4-year institution* |
*No SAT or ACT score is required for students who have sufficient credits/ units to qualify as transfer applicants. This varies by institution.
1. Application & $50 application fee
2. Evidence of Secondary/High School Graduation (If under 18)
3. Evidence of English Language Proficiency
4. Financial support evidence (approximately $28,500)
5. Passport copy
- There is a 100% acceptance rate for complete applications that meet the minimum requirements for admissions.
- Students under 18, transfer students, and students applying through the assistance of agencies must submit additional documentation.}
Admission Steps
- Apply (CCCApply + International Student Application)
- Pay the $50 application fee
- Submit required documentation (see admission requirements below)
Follow the steps for CCC, DVC, and LMC on their respective sites by clicking APPLY NOW! for that college at the top right of this page.
TRANSFER OF CREDIT
Our colleges do not evaluate foreign post-secondary (college/university) transcripts for course waivers or to transfer credits. Transcripts submitted with your application are for admission purposes only. If you wish to apply for credit transfer (for an Associate’s Degree at CCC, DVC, or LMC), your transcript(s) must first be evaluated by a NACES member organization. Evaluations must include a course-by-course report with semester unit equivalencies, distinguishing between upper- and lower-division coursework and including course descriptions and letter grades. It would then be reviewed by the appropriate academic department at CCC, DVC, or LMC.
Please note that foreign coursework cannot be used to certify California State University General Education (CSU GE) or IGETC requirements, except for the IGETC Language Other Than English requirement. Students who intend to transfer are advised to review the policy of the transfer institution. Also, prospective students intending to transfer to a 4-year institution after CCC/DVC/LMC (and not obtain an Associate’s Degree) do not need to have their transcripts from outside the U.S. evaluated. These individuals should speak with an academic counselor at the respective college (CCC, DVC, or LMC).
International Student Orientations
- CCC’s in-person Orientation will be on August 15, 2023, in Fireside Hall.
- DVC’s in-person Orientation will be on August 10, 2023, in the Cafeteria.
- LMC’s hybrid Orientation will be on August 10, 2023, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Student Union (2nd Floor Conference Room).
