Office of International Programs

CCSF 2018

Welcome Message from the DeanWelcome to City College of San Francisco! My name is Dr. Vinicio Lopez and I am the Dean of International Education and English as a Second Language. The Office of International Programs encompasses many facets of international education including International Student Programs, the Institute for International Students (also known as the Intensive English Program), and Study Abroad Programs.

Here at City College we have over 800 international students from 80 countries studying at our various campuses. Just like you, they contribute to a broad mosaic of multi-ethnic students studying in San Francisco. This diversity among the student body is mirrored in our faculty and staff to provide an enriching environment for your studies here and beyond.

The mission of our office is to:• Support and assist all international students in successfully achieving their educational goals• Provide seamless, coordinated service to current and prospective students in a friendly, supportive and professional manner• Promote international/global awareness and intercultural understanding through development and implementation of programs/events

Please use this handbook as a guide to answer your many questions. Should you need further assistance, please feel free to contact the staff in Cloud Hall Rm. 212 at: +1-415-239-3895 or email international@ccsf.edu

I and the Office of International Programs Staff look forward to meeting you in the near future.

Best Regards,

Vinicio Lopez, Ed.D

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCONEW STUDENT GUIDE

EXPLORE

Testimonials ...................................................................................................................................2

Programs at a Glance .................................................................................................................3

Majors at CCSF ..............................................................................................................................4

Certificates at CCSF .....................................................................................................................5

Find Your Path at a Glance ........................................................................................................6

Things You Need to Know About Transferring from CCSF to a 4 Year University . 7

International Admissions at a Glance ..................................................................................8

CCSF Athletics ...............................................................................................................................9

“If you’re looking for first class international education people, the Office of International Programs staff at CCSF excels at supporting your educational path. They helped me and guided me through every single step to get my F-1 student visa and to chose the correct program for me. CCSF is truly one of my best memories!”

Nancy - Mexico - Supervision and Management major

“I chose CCSF because I liked that it was in the city of San Francisco. The staff at the international office was really supportive and understanding when I had to change my status and helped me every step of the way. I was also able to find a job on campus and further connect with my community that way. I am now a senior at UC Berkeley studying Mathe-matics, and I would not be here were it be for the incredible people at CCSF. ”

Ana - Spain - Transferred to UC Berkeley

TESTIMONIALS

Why City College of San Francisco?

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“CCSF is located in the heart of the tech indus-try, San Francisco, and offers many transferable courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). If you are looking study in the United States, CCSF would be the perfect choice to start your journey.”

Antony Yejun Lee - South Korea - Computer Science major

What? Complete general education requirements &

lower division major preparation.

Why Transfer Program? To earn a Bachelor’s or complete training for a

profession, you may transfer from City College to a four-year institution.

Timeline/Units:4-8 semesters, 60 units transferrable

Goal: Earn a Bachelor’s degree

Programs: Associate for Transfer: CCSF offers associate

degrees for transfer primarily to the CSU or UC. These include Arts (AA-T) or Sciences (AS-T)

degrees.

These degrees are designed to provide a clear pathway toward a bachelor’s degree.

CCSF has Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) agreements with 6 UC campuses.

For more information: TRANSFER CENTER

Ocean Campus, Science Hall 132San Francisco, CA 94112

415-239-3748

http://www.ccsf.edu/transfer

TRANSFER (FOR A BACHELOR’S DEGREE)

What? Complete courses/requirements for a certificate program in a career of your

choice.

Why certificates? Prepare for entry-level employment,

further study, and/orprofessional development.

Timeline/Units: Short-term 1-4 semesters, units vary

Goal: Earn a certificate (may continue on to

AA/AS, transfer, or multiple certificatesin same or different field

Program: Sample Certificate Programs:

Automotive TechnologyChild Development/Early Care & Education

Emergency Medical ServicesCommunity Health CareFire Science Technology

Computer Technical SupportHealth Information Technology

Licensed Vocational NursingBiotechnology

Computer Programming

CERTIFICATES

What? Complete general education, major

requirements, & elective courses for AA or AS degree.

Why Associate’s Degree? Earn a college degree to enter work-

force or transfer.

Timeline/Units: 4-6 semesters, 60 degree applicable

units

Goal: Earn an Associate of Arts or Science

degree or Associate degree for transfer

Program: Sample AS/AA Programs:

Anthropology Business AdministrationCommunication Studies

Early Childhood Education Economics

EnglishFilm, Television & Electronic Media

MathematicsSocial Justice Studies: Ethnic Studies

SpanishTheatre Arts

Culinary Arts Management Food Service Management

Hotel Management

ASSOCIATE OF ARTSOR SCIENCE

What?

20 hour per week program focusing on English language study

Why?

Dramatically improve your English lan-guage skills, prepare for the TOEFL exam,

prepare for transfer to an Academic Program

Timeline

Depends on your proficiency level. Average 2 semesters (36 weeks)

Goal

Obtain English Proficiency for career ad-vancement

Prepare for transfer to CCSF

Prepare for Transfer to four-year universities, colleges and graduate programs

Programs

Semester Course (17 1/2 weeks)

Half Semester Course (8 - 9 Weeks)

Summer Course (8 Weeks)

Half Summer Course (4 weeks)

More Information:

Please visit our website at

www.ccsf.edu/international

INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ INTENSIVE ENGLISH

PROGRAM (IEP)

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Programs at a Glance

MAJORS AT CCSF ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (AA), ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER (AA-T), ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (AS), ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER (AS-T)

Accounting (AS)Administration of Justice (AS, AS-T)Administrative Support (AS)Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology (AS)Airframe-Maintenance Technology (AS)Anthropology (AA-T)Architecture (AS)Automotive Mechanics (AS)Avionics-Maintenance Technology (AS)Biology (AS-T)Biological Sciences (AS)Biotechnology (AS)Business Administration (AS-T)California Real Estate (AS)Cardiovascular Technician/ Echocardiography (AS)CCSF Transfer Associate Degree (AA)Child Development (AS)Chinese (AA)Cinema Production (AS)Commercial Cut Flower & Greenhouse Production (AS)Communication Studies (AA-T)Computer and Information Technology (AS)Computer Networking and Information (AS)Computer Science (AS, AS-T)Construction Management (AS)Culinary Arts Management (AS)Dance – Performance Art (AA)Dental Assisting (AS)Diagnostic Medical Imaging (AS)Early Childhood Education (AS-T)

Earth Sciences (AS)Economics (AA-T)Electronic Engineering Technology (AS)Engineering-General (AS)English (AA, AA-T)Environmental Science (AS)Environmental Studies (AS)Fashion Design (AS)Fashion Merchandising (AS)Film, Television and Electronic Media (AS-T)Finance (AS)Fire Science Technology (AS)Floristry (AS)Food Service Management (AS)French (AA)General Business (AS)Geography (AA-T)Geology (AS, AS-T)Graphic Design (AA)Health Education(AS)Health Information Technology (AS)History (AA-T)Hotel Management (AS)Interior Design (AS)Italian (AA)Japanese (AA)Journalism (AA, AA-T)Labor and Community Studies (AS)Landscape Gardening and Landscape Contracting (AS)Latin American & Latino/a Studies (AA)

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (AA)Liberal Arts and Sciences: Arts and Humanities (AA)Liberal Arts and Sciences: Communication (AA)Liberal Arts and Sciences: Science and Mathematics (AS)Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social and Behavior Science (AS)Library Information Technology (AS)Marketing (AS)Mathematics (AS-T)Mechanical Engineering Technology (AS)Medical Administrative Assisting (AS)Medical Assisting (AS)Motorcycle Technician (AS)Nursery and Garden Center Operation (AS)Nursing (AS)Oceanography (AS)Paralegal/Legal Studies AS)Paramedic (AS)Photography (AS)Physics (AS)Political Science (AA-T)Psychology (AA-T)Sociology (AA-T)Spanish (AA, AA-T)Studio Arts (AA-T)Theatre Arts (AA-T)Travel and Tourism (AS)Women’s Studies (AA)

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• Administration of Justice and Fire Science• Aircraft Maintenance Technology• Architecture• Automotive/Motorcycle, Construction, and Building Maintenance• Biological Sciences• Broadcast Electronic Media Arts• Business• Finance• International Business• Marketing Certificate• Paralegal/ Legal Studies Certificate• Retail Management Certificate• Supervision and Management• Travel and Tourism Management• Child Development and Family Studies• Computer Networking and Information Technology (with sample programs)• Advanced Web Development Techniques Certificate• Computer Technical Support Certificate• Computer Technician Certificate• Cybersecurity Certificate• Fundamentals of Networking Certificate• Fundamentals of Technical Support • JavaScript Specialist Certificate• Mobile Web App Development Certificate• Network Security Certificate• Web Site Development Techniques Certificate• Wireless Networking Certificate• Android App Programming Certificate• Build Automation for DevOps & QA Certificate

• Computer Programming: C ++ Certificate• Computer Programming: Java Certificate• Computing Skills for Scientists Certificate• Database Programming: Microsoft SQL Server with C# Certificate• Database Programming: MySQL/ Open Source Technologies Certificate• Database Programming: Oracle Certificate• iPhone App Programming Certificate• Linux Administration I Certificate• Linux Administration II Certificate• Web Application Programming Certificate• Geographic Information Systems• Biomanufacturing • Biotechnology • Computer Aided Design (CAD) • Engineered Plumbing Systems• Manufacturing and Fabrication • Stem Cell Technology • Environmental Horticulture and Floristry• Fashion• Advanced Apparel Techniques Certificate• Apparel Construction Certificate• Fashion Design Certificate• Fashion Illustration Certificate• Fashion Merchandising Certificate• Fashion Portfolio Certificate• Fashion Styling Certificate• Image Consulting Certificate• Patternmaking Certificate• Textiles Certificate• Health Care Technology (with sample certifi-cates)• CVT/Echocardiography Technician Certificate• EKG Technician Certificate

• Emergency Medical Technician Certificate• Health Information Clerk I Certificate• Health Information Clerk II Certificate• Health Information Coding Specialist Certificate• Health Information Technology Certificate• Medical Assisting Certificate• Medical Biller Certificate• Medical Evaluation Assistant Certificate• Medical Receptionist Certificate• Paramedic Certificate• Pharmacy Technician Certificate• Health Education • Community Health Worker Certificate• Post-Prison Health Worker Specialty Certificate• Youth Worker: Organizing, Advocacy, Counseling and Education Certificate• Community Mental Health Worker Certificate• Drug and Alcohol Studies Certificate• Health Care Interpreter Certificate• Infectious Disease Prevention in Priority Populations Certificate• Nutrition Assistant Certificate• Sexual Health Educator Certificate• Trauma Prevention and Recovery Certificate• Child Development: Youth Worker Certificate• Journalism• Library Information Technology• Nursing, Licensed Vocational• Photography• Alternative Photography Processes Certificate• Architectural Photography Certificate• B&W Photography: The Print Certificate• B&W Photography: The Zone System Certificate• Digital Photography Certificate• Photography Studio Practice Certificate• Portrait Lighting Certificate

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FIND YOUR PATH AT A GLANCE

WHICH PATHWAY WORKS FOR YOU?

Career/Technical Certificate

1-4 SemestersGain skills and a credential

for employment

Associate’s Degree

4-6 SemestersGain academic and career skills

Associate’s Degree & Transfer

4-8 SemestersGain academic and career skills

Transfer to a university

Sample Outcomes:

Work as a teacher, an accountant, or a software engineer!

Sample Outcomes:

Work as a paralegal,an office manager, or a

dental assistant!

Sample Outcomes:

Work as a medicalassistant, a daycare

provider, or an automotive technician!

Earn a Bachelor’s

and potentially a more advanced

degree!

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*You can also take classes and programs for professional development and personal enrichment while maintaining full-time student status

Things You Need to Know About Transferring from CCSF to a 4 Year University

FAST FACTS1. Approximately 1200 City College of San Francisco students transfer to CSU/UC’s each year.

2. The majority of students transfer to SF State, UC Davis and UC Berkeley.

3. City College offers over 1800 CSU transferable courses and over 1400 UC transferable courses.

4. TAG - Transfer Admission Guarantee to one of the six participating UC campuses.

5. ADT - Associate Degree for Transfer offers guaranteed admissions to a CSU.

HOW TO TRANSFER:Meet with a counselor to map out a transfer plan to include:

1. Requirements for transfer admission;2. Preparation courses for the major;3. Appropriate General Education requirements using:

a. CSU General Education requirements OR b. IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) OR c. Campus specific general education

TRANSFER RESOURCESInformation about general education for transfer, major preparation agreements and other transfer information can be found at:

ASSIST www.assist.orgCalifornia’s guide to how courses transfer fromthe CA Community Colleges to CSU & UC.

CCSF ONLINE CATALOG www.ccsf.edu/catalogSelect Transfer Information under “Sections ofthe printed catalog in PDF format”.

TRANSFER COUNSELINGTransfer counseling is available at all CCSF Academic Counseling offices.

Transfer Center:CCSF Ocean CampusScience Hall 132www.ccsf.edu/transfer

• Source: CCSF Office of Research and Planning 2016-2017 data

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Institute for International Students’ Intensive English Program (IEP)

1) Gather Documents for International Student Application

• Copy of Passport (Biography Pages)• Copy of Official Bank Letter and Financial Support FormOfficial English Language Translation required if original document is not available in English• Non-Refundable Application and DHL Express Delivery Fees ($125) Students Applying for Conditional Admission*• Copy of Official High School or University TranscriptOfficial English Language Translation required if original document is not available in English / Dual Language• Students under 18 at time of study• Completed Guardian Consent Form

* City College of San Francisco (CCSF) may offer you conditional admission. If you are conditionally admitted, you will first attend the Intensive English Program (IEP) to study English in an intensive environment. Students will take the Institutional TOEFL Test at CCSF while studying in the IEP. If they obtain a TOEFL score of 483 or higher, they will be admitted to the Academic Program at CCSF for the following semester.

2) Submit Application by Appropriate Deadlines, based on Program• See website for deadlines: ccsf.edu/international

3) Get Acceptance and Immigration Documents • Average processing and delivery time is 4 business weeks after receipt

of a completed application

4) Apply for F-1 Student Visa in your Home Country

5) Arrive in San Francisco and begin your studies!

Academic Certificate and Associate’s Degree Programs

1) Gather Documents for International Student Application

• Copy of Passport (Biography Pages)• Copy of Official Bank Letter and Financial Support FormOfficial English Language Translation required if original document is not available in English / Dual Language• Copy of Official High School or University Transcript• Language proficiency scores TOEFL IBT56, PBT 483, IELTS 5.5Official English Language Translation required if original document is not available in English / Dual Language• Non-Refundable Application and DHL Express Delivery Fees ($125)• Students under 18 at time of study• Completed Guardian Consent Form

2) Submit Application by Appropriate Deadlines, based on Program• Applicants applying to start their program of study in the Fall Semester (August to December) must apply by June 1st• Applicants applying to start their program of study in the Spring Semester (January to May) must apply by October 31st

3) Get Acceptance and Immigration documents • Average processing and delivery time is 4 business weeks after receipt of a completed application

4) Apply for F-1 Student Visa in your Home Country

5) Arrive in San Francisco and begin your studies!

Admission questions? Email international@ccsf.edu

International Admissions at a Glance

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“There are so many things that I like about CCSF! They provide a lot of resources such as different

labs like the Math and English labs.

“One of many reasons why I love CCSF isbecause they offer many classes and a lot

of support for students.”

CCSF Athletics Mission StatementThe mission of the Athletics Program at City College of San Francisco is to

provide opportunities and resources for all student-athletes to achieve their academic and athletic goals. CCSF Athletics prepares successful members of society by promoting character development, instilling accountability,

encouraging self-discipline, and teaching life-long learning skills in the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence.

Interested in competing for City College of San Francisco?Visit: www.ccsfathletics.com

Did you know?... * CCSF Rams have competed in intercollegiate Athletics since

1935* CCSF is part of the California Community College Athletic

Association, competing in the Coast Conference* CCSF competes in the following sports:

WOMEN’S SPORTS * BADMINTON * BASKETBALL * CROSS COUNTRY * SOCCER * SWIMMING * TENNIS * TRACK & FIELD * VOLLEYBALL* WATER POLO

MEN’S SPORTS * BASEBALL* BASKETBALL* CROSS COUNTRY* FOOTBALL* SOCCER* TRACK & FIELD

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CCSF Quick Facts & Tips

Tuition and fees are subject to change. For most up-to-date information, please see the Financial Support Form available at www.ccsf.edu/international or contact our admissions office directly at international@ccsf.edu or at +1-415-239-3895.

* Does not include cost of mandatory health insurance, livingexpenses in the San Francisco Bay Area, books and supplies, or other personal expenses.

*For every hour per week in class, plan on 2 hours of homework a week

CCSF at a Glance ...Cost of Tuition = $287 per unit

• Sample Cost for Full-time 12 unit course load per semes-ter (required for all F-1 visa students)• Tuition and Fees = $3,476*

How many units should you take? First, what is a unit? Lecture classes = 1 unit, typically 1 hour per week in class. Lab/studio classes = 1 unit, typically 3-4 hours per week in class. Most classes are 3 units.

Classes can meet: One day/evening per week M-W-F (Monday - Wednesday - Friday)T-R (Tuesday - Thursday)MTWRF (Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday-Friday)

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Contact Information:Office of International Programs International Admissions50 Frida Kahlo WayCloud Hall 212San Francisco, CA 94112+1-415-239-3895 international@ccsf.edu