Admisiones de estudiantes internacionales
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Cuesta College is approved by the United States Student and Exchange Visitors Program, Immigration & Customs Enforcement as an institution of higher learning for non-immigrant F-1 Visa (Academic Visa) students. Enrollees must attend Cuesta as full-time (12 credits minimum) students and be English-proficient.
Read more about all that Cuesta has to offer: International Student Program Brochure
Application timelines for ALL international students, including transfers, are as follows:
| APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN... | TO ATTEND CUESTA IN THIS SEMESTER... |
|---|---|
|
JANUARY 1 - JULY 1 |
Fall |
|
OCTOBER 1 - DECEMBER 1 |
SPRING |
|
OCTOBER 1 - DECEMBER 1 |
SUMMER |
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Students must show evidence of ability to pay non-resident fees and must maintain enrollment of 12 credits during spring/fall semesters. Completion of this financial certificate is required to verify that the student has sufficient financial resources for personal care, housing, and educational costs. Be advised that housing is not available at Cuesta College.
Financial aid is not available for international students through Cuesta College. Students holding F-1 Visas may work a maximum of 20 hours per week on the Cuesta College campus AFTER their first full academic year with prior approval from the Director of Admissions & Records. F-1 students are not allowed to work off-campus, unless they have prior authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Classes are conducted in college-level English, therefore, it is necessary to be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the language. For this reason, Cuesta College requires all F-1 students applying for admission to submit proof of passing an English proficiency exam. Options are: 1) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) or 2) International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Exams must be completed within the year and official results submitted (sealed in original envelope or e-mailed directly from testing agency to Cuesta College).
Required scores:
Internet based minimum of 61,
Computer based minimum of 173, or
Paper based minimum of 500.
Inst. Code: 4101
Dept. Code: 00
Dept. Description: Undergraduate
For more information, contact:
TOEFL iBT, Educational Testing Services,
PO Box 6151,
Princeton, NJ 08541-6155,
Phone: (443) 751-4862 or (800) 468-6335 in U.S. only.
Email: www.prometric.com/contact-us
Required minimum overall band score of 6 on IELTS Academic Exam.
Please contact the test center directly where you take the IELTS test and request that your official test scores either be electronically sent to Cuesta College, or be sent to the address stated below.
We do not accept unofficial Test Report Forms from students.
An institutional code is NOT required.
*Exception: Test requirement is waived if 1) your native language is English, 2) you have completed and passed the equivalent of college-level English composition at a US college or university, or 3) you have completed two or more years of secondary education in an English- speaking country.
Required scores:
Internet based minimum of 61,
Computer based minimum of 173, or
Paper based minimum of 500.
Inst. Code: 4101
Dept. Code: 00
Dept. Description: Undergraduate
For more information, contact:
TOEFL iBT, Educational Testing Services,
PO Box 6151,
Princeton, NJ 08541-6155,
Phone: (443) 751-4862 or (800) 468-6335 in U.S. only.
Email: www.prometric.com/contact-us
Applicants must provide a physician's certificate of negative skin test or a chest X-ray for tuberculosis completed within one year. Do not send X-ray film.
Applicants must submit a legible copy of their passport and any issued Visa.
Check/Money Order: payable to Cuesta College
Credit Card: payable in myCuesta portal.
Submit the required items by the following methods:
Postal mail: Cuesta College, Attn: Admissions, PO Box 8106, San Luis Obispo CA 93403-8106
Shipping address: Highway One, Building 7400, San Luis Obispo CA 93405
Email: international@cuesta.edu
Fax: (805) 546-3975
NEXT STEPS:
Once all of the above items are received and processed by our International Student
Office, if admission criteria is met, students will be issued an I-20. This document
will be necessary to pay the SEVIS fee and to apply for the F-1 Visa at the appropriate
U.S. Embassy.
Health Insurance
F-1 students will be automatically enrolled in an international insurance plan each
semester. Fee will be billed in student's portal.