All international student paperwork can be submitted electronically via email to the
email address below, however due to technology constraints paperwork may not be processed
immediately. We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible to email inquiries.
Application deadlines:
Spring 2024: | Closed |
Fall 2024: | June 1, 2024 |
Our fall 2024 application is now open.
Complete the Online International Student Application for Admission:
You must complete the area labeled 'Major Code' with the area of study you would most like to study. The major needs to be one of the listed Cuyamaca College majors. Later, if you wish, you may change your major.
Read on for additional requirements.
Vanessa Saenz
E-mail: vanessa.saenz@gcccd.edu
The online application AND all documents are required by the deadline. If you are
applying from your home country, you should submit the six documents below for admission.
Transfer students should submit all eight documents. After all documents are received,
a SEVIS I-20 will be issued. There is no fee to apply to Cuyamaca College.
Get the most updated information regarding tuition.
Students must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:
Language School |
Coursework |
American Collegiate English (ACE) at Grossmont |
Recommendation from the program |
American Language Institute (ALI) at SDSU |
Level EAP 105 and letter of recommendation |
Connect English San Diego |
College Eligibility Test (CET) minimum score of 62 |
Converse International School of Languages |
Level 6 (High Intermediate) |
ELS Language Centers |
Level 109 |
Embassy English |
Level 5 (upper intermediate) |
English Language Institute (ELI) at UCSD Extension |
Level 107 |
Stafford House International |
Level 9 and letter of recommendation |
Language Studies International (LSI) |
Level 4 |
Submit official diploma or certificate from High School/secondary school and/or transcripts
from any college/universities you have attended. The documents need to be in English.
Submit Sponsor Certification form, signed by your sponsor. This form indicates that the person who signs the form is
willing and financially able to support you as an International Student for the duration
of your studies at Cuyamaca College.
Submit proof of financial support demonstrating that you or your sponsor can meet
the minimum estimated tuition and living expenses. This proof must be your sponsor's
bank statement or letter (original document) from their bank with the required amount
$35,216 in U.S. dollars. This letter must be written in English and have a U.S. dollar
amount on it. (Fees are subject to change)
Submit a copy of the photo ID and expiration date page(s) of your valid passport.
For transfer students, we will also need a copy of your F1 visa, copy of your I-94
card, and current SEVIS I-20.
FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY: Submit a copy of your F-1 visa and I-94 number print-out and the I-20 from your
current or most recent school.
FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY: Submit International Student Transfer Form if you are attending another U.S. institution. This form needs to be filled out by
your CURRENT school's International Student DSO, Advisor, or Specialist and must show
your last date of attendance. We will not be able to issue an I-20 without this form.
MANDATORY ORIENTATION: All students are required to attend a two-day orientation program. Failure to attend
orientation will result in cancellation of your admission to Cuyamaca College. An
Orientation Reservation Form will be mailed upon acceptance to Cuyamaca College.
ARRIVAL IN THE U.S.: Once a student has been accepted and has obtained an F-1 visa, the student may enter the U.S. up to 30 days prior to the program start date on the I-20. It is advised that the student arrive 4-5 weeks before the first day of fall semester classes and 7-10 weeks before the first day of spring semester classes in order to attend the earliest possible orientation program and locate housing. It is your responsibility to make flight arrangements which will enable you to attend orientation.