Chabot College International Student Program

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1 CAMPUS DESCRIPTION INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES Chabot College is located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. Chabot College is a public, fully-accredited Chabot College provides you with full-service and is dedicated to supporting international students with education, career community college that prepares students to succeed in their education while engaging in the cultural life of the community. Students can planning, and course selection. Services include: earn Associate degrees and certificates in more than 80 academic subject areas. For students seeking to complete a Bachelor's degree, Chabot is an ideal environment for students to complete the first two years of a Bachelor's degree, before transferring to a four-year New Student Orientation Student Clubs and Organizations College Transfer Center university. Chabot College is near many of the finest four-year universities in the U.S., and is within easy driving distance of the cities of Housing Assistance Student Health Center Berkeley, San Jose and San Francisco. Hayward experiences mild temperatures year-round with periods of rainfall during fall, winter, and Specialized Academic, Immigration, and Personal Counseling Cultural Workshops and Activities Employment Center spring seasons and sunshine during the rest of the summer months. The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most culturally and ethnically Assessment and Tutorial Center diverse regions in the United States and offers students a broad range of cultural, historic, recreational, and entertainment resources. Public transit is available which allows access to neighboring cities. CONTACT US: DOLLY BALANGITAO MAYA TSAI International Admissions Coordinator International Admissions Specialist [email protected] Telephone: Telephone: Room 703F, Building 700 Room 703E, Building 700 CAMPUS LIFE AND FACILITIES International students are encouraged to participate in student clubs, student government, athletics, newspaper, and cultural events and celebrations. Chabot has a leading edge computer lab with over 120 Internet-ready computers and a 40,000 square foot computer and science building. Classrooms and laboratories are available for social science, language arts, humanities, international language, art, music, drama, physics and mathematics, and physical education. Features include a Performing Arts Center, planetarium, two Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward, California USA gymnasiums, five athletic fields, 12 tennis courts, indoor handball and racquetball courts, new strength-training facilities, a 400-meter track, and modern fitness center. TELEPHONE:

2 CAMPUS DESCRIPTION INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES Chabot College is located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. Chabot College is a public, fully-accredited Chabot College provides you with full-service and is dedicated to supporting international students with education, career community college that prepares students to succeed in their education while engaging in the cultural life of the community. Students can planning, and course selection. Services include: earn Associate degrees and certificates in more than 80 academic subject areas. For students seeking to complete a Bachelor's degree, Chabot is an ideal environment for students to complete the first two years of a Bachelor's degree, before transferring to a four-year New Student Orientation Student Clubs and Organizations College Transfer Center university. Chabot College is near many of the finest four-year universities in the U.S., and is within easy driving distance of the cities of Housing Assistance Student Health Center Berkeley, San Jose and San Francisco. Hayward experiences mild temperatures year-round with periods of rainfall during fall, winter, and Specialized Academic, Immigration, and Personal Counseling Cultural Workshops and Activities Employment Center spring seasons and sunshine during the rest of the summer months. The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most culturally and ethnically Assessment and Tutorial Center diverse regions in the United States and offers students a broad range of cultural, historic, recreational, and entertainment resources. Public transit is available which allows access to neighboring cities. CONTACT US: DOLLY BALANGITAO MAYA TSAI International Admissions Coordinator International Admissions Specialist [email protected] Telephone: Telephone: Room 703F, Building 700 Room 703E, Building 700 CAMPUS LIFE AND FACILITIES International students are encouraged to participate in student clubs, student government, athletics, newspaper, and cultural events and celebrations. Chabot has a leading edge computer lab with over 120 Internet-ready computers and a 40,000 square foot computer and science building. Classrooms and laboratories are available for social science, language arts, humanities, international language, art, music, drama, physics and mathematics, and physical education. Features include a Performing Arts Center, planetarium, two Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward, California USA gymnasiums, five athletic fields, 12 tennis courts, indoor handball and racquetball courts, new strength-training facilities, a 400-meter track, and modern fitness center. TELEPHONE:

3 ACADEMICS Chabot College awards Associate in Arts (A.A.) and Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees plus certificate programs. Popular majors include: ACCOUNTING ARCHITECTURE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING GRAPHIC DESIGN MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT PSYCHOLOGY TRANSFER UNIVERSITIES Many of our students transfer to top-ranked four-year universities to continue their studies. Our College Transfer Center provides free resources and services to help students transfer from Chabot College to a four-year college or university. Many of our students transfer to top-ranked four-year universities to continue their studies. Our students choose to transfer to popular universities like these: CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA and many other colleges and universities located across the United States We have Transfer Admission Guarantees with these universities: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ WHAT IS 2+2 TRANSFER? Your first 2 years at Chabot College A transfer in your last 2 years at University 4 year Bachelor Degree

4 APPLICATION AND TUITION Chabot College operates on a traditional semester system and offers an optional summer session. Applications are accepted for Fall (August 1 deadline), and Spring (December 1 deadline). New students are required to arrive on campus before classes begin for new student orientation and registration. Tuition for international students is a good value and can be estimated at $5,304 per academic year (all fees are subject to change at any time). STEPS TO APPLYING TO CHABOT COLLEGE All applicants for F-1 student status MUST provide the following documents: Complete Standard Online Application for Admission at Download, print and submit the International Student Application at Submit all other required application materials as outlined in the checklist APPLICATION CHECKLIST $ Non-refundable application fee payable to Chabot College (check or money order drawn against a U.S. bank, or credit/debit card using the "Application Fee Payment by Credit/Debit Card Form") TOEFL Score (500+ PBT or 173+CBT or 61+ ibt), a 5.5 bandwidth academic score on the IELTS test, itep Level 5, or completion of the ELS 109 course from an ELS Language Centers program Official transcripts from secondary schools and universities (minimum 12 years of education) Certificate of Financial Responsibility and Bank Certification/Verification of Funds (dated within 3 months) International Student Agreement Medical Insurance Affidavit Test of Tuberculosis Personal Essay describing your background and goals Identification photograph (passport-size)

5 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) The College does not offer beginning ESL courses. Chabot ESL classes are at intermediate and advanced levels only. International students can obtain English competency by enrolling in the American Language Program at nearby California State University, East Bay. We can issue a conditional letter of acceptance. Upon passing their institutional TOEFL or IELTS test, students then transfer directly to Chabot College to begin academic studies. The International Student Program Office will assist students in finding safe and affordable housing in a quality, pre-screened host home. HOUSING Chabot College does not offer on-campus housing; however, there is a private dormitory near the campus. We have contracted with international Student Placement to assist students in finding safe and affordable housing in a quality, pre-screened host home. We can also assist you in locating shared housing and individual apartments or houses in the community. Public transportation is available to and from campus.

6 CAMPUS DESCRIPTION INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES Chabot College is located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. Chabot College is a public, fully-accredited Chabot College provides you with full-service and is dedicated to supporting international students with education, career community college that prepares students to succeed in their education while engaging in the cultural life of the community. Students can planning, and course selection. Services include: earn Associate degrees and certificates in more than 80 academic subject areas. For students seeking to complete a Bachelor's degree, Chabot is an ideal environment for students to complete the first two years of a Bachelor's degree, before transferring to a four-year New Student Orientation Student Clubs and Organizations College Transfer Center university. Chabot College is near many of the finest four-year universities in the U.S., and is within easy driving distance of the cities of Housing Assistance Student Health Center Berkeley, San Jose and San Francisco. Hayward experiences mild temperatures year-round with periods of rainfall during fall, winter, and Specialized Academic, Immigration, and Personal Counseling Cultural Workshops and Activities Employment Center spring seasons and sunshine during the rest of the summer months. The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most culturally and ethnically Assessment and Tutorial Center diverse regions in the United States and offers students a broad range of cultural, historic, recreational, and entertainment resources. Public transit is available which allows access to neighboring cities. CONTACT US: DOLLY BALANGITAO MAYA TSAI International Admissions Coordinator International Admissions Specialist [email protected] Telephone: Telephone: Room 703F, Building 700 Room 703E, Building 700 CAMPUS LIFE AND FACILITIES International students are encouraged to participate in student clubs, student government, athletics, newspaper, and cultural events and celebrations. Chabot has a leading edge computer lab with over 120 Internet-ready computers and a 40,000 square foot computer and science building. Classrooms and laboratories are available for social science, language arts, humanities, international language, art, music, drama, physics and mathematics, and physical education. Features include a Performing Arts Center, planetarium, two Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward, California USA gymnasiums, five athletic fields, 12 tennis courts, indoor handball and racquetball courts, new strength-training facilities, a 400-meter track, and modern fitness center. TELEPHONE: