 College of the Redwoods
International Student Program
Admissions It is easy to apply at College of the Redwoods! You must complete our international application form and submit additional required documents. There are two ways to apply - by downloading an international student application from this web site, or by requesting a paper application which we will send to you. After we have received your completed application and you have met the necessary requirements, we will process your acceptance and send your acceptance documents within two-weeks. These are the documents you will need to apply for the F-1 visa. Please carefully read the sections below for instructions on applying. If you have specific questions about admissions, please email Tina Vaughan, International Student Coordinator. Admissions Deadlines International students can apply and enter College of the Redwoods two times during the academic year (Fall and Spring). All documents for admission must be submitted by the following deadlines: | Fall Semester | June 27 | Classes begin late August | | Spring Semester | November 14 | Classes begin late January |
If you are already in the U.S. and you would like to transfer to College of the Redwoods directly from a U.S. college or language school, the application deadline will be extended three weeks (from the above deadlines). Please contact, Tina Vaughan, International Student Coordinator, for a firm deadline. Requirements for Admissions - Completed College of the Redwoods International Students Application.
- A recent official TOEFL score of at least 500 (173 on a computer version) or a score of 45 on the New Internet-based TOEFL, IBT, Reading, Listening, and Writing only test. College of the Redwoods' institutional code is 4100. Registration forms may be obtained at most U.S. Embassies or by writing for test dates and locations to :
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
P.O. Box 6154
Princeton, NJ 08541-6154 U.S.A.
Phone: 609-921-9000
Web site: http://www.ets.org
Inquire about ETS testing arrangements for individuals with disabilities at www.ets.org/toefl/learners/pbt/disabilities.html. - Applicants must be able to speak, read, write and understand English to successfully complete college work.
- Completed Financial Assurance Form signed by a Parent or Person financially responsible. This form must be certified by a bank or financial institution.
- Offical bank document that shows at least $14,310.00 in U.S. currency available for the first year.
- Official copies of educational records for secondary and/or college course work. All copies need to be in English and need to be evaluated.
Evaluation of International Records College of the Redwoods does not evaluate international educational records. If you wish to have CR consider credit for course work completed at a foreign university, you will need to have your courses evaluated and sent to us by an international evaluation service. However, there is no guarantee that the courses will be accepted toward your program of study at College of the Redwoods. College of the Redwoods does not endorse the companies listed below but provides their names only as a resource for you. International Evaluation Services: Center for Applied Research, Evaluation & Education, Inc.
P.O. Box 20348
Long Beach, CA 90801
Phone: 714-237-9272
Email: evalcaree@earthlink.net
Educational Credential Evaluators
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470 USA
Phone: 414-289-3400
Fax: 414-289-3411
Email: eval@ece.org
Website: www.ece.org
Eduational Records Evaluation Service, Inc.
777 Campus Commons Rd., Ste. 200
Sacramento, CA 95825-8309
Phone:916-565-7475
Fax: 916-565-7476
Email:edu@eres.com
Web site: www.eres.com
World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 745
Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745
Phone: 800-937-3895 or 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-739-6100
Email: info@wes.org
Web site: www.wes.org
New York State Department of Civil Service provides a web site with a list of foreign education evaluation services in the United States. Costs for International Students F-1 and M-1 Visa students are required to enroll in a full-time program of study (12 or more units per semester). There are two semesters (Fall and Spring) per academic year with optional Winter and Summer sessions. The following estimated expenses are for one academic year (two semesters): *Tuition, Basic and Enrollment Fees
(based on $233.00 U.S. per unit for a minimum 24 units for 2 semesters). | $5,592.00 | | Health Service Fee Eureka Campus | $24.00 | | | Estimated Living Expenses
(based on U.S. dollars) | | Books and Supplies: | $600.00 | Room and Board:
(based on CR Residence Hall fees to include $1,050.00 per semester for meal plan) | $5,950.00 | | Spending Money | $2,000.00 | | | | Total Estimated Cost: (U.S.) | $14,166.00 |
Tuition and fees are paid each semester (not in an annual sum). All other expenses are paid separately.
*Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Financial Assistance/Scholarships: Students with a F-1 or M-1 visa are not eligible for U.S. federal or California state financial aid programs. Students may apply for College of the Redwoods' Non-Resident Tuition Fee Exemption. These exemptions are limited and can be based on academic merit, student's background and need, please review Board of Trustee Policy 501, Administrative Regulation 501.01 for more information. Applications for the Tuition Fee Exemption are availabe in the International Student Office.
There is a very limited number of part-time (up to 20 hours per week maximum) jobs available on campus. No guarantee of employment can be provided by the College.
For more information on available international scholarships please visit International Scholarships.com or UScampus.com. *Comprehensive Health Insurance
(optional) | $776.00 |
*College of the Redwoods does not require International Students to have health insurance. However, we do strongly encourage our international students to purchase a health insurance policy. A plan is available for purchase by our students. You can access an online brochure at Somerton Student Insurance Services.
Applying by Downloading the Application If you want to download our international student application and all of the necessary forms (application(s) and financial statements) you must have Acrobat Reader to read the PDF file. Then follow these directions. - Complete all application documents. Original or official copies of the following documents must be submitted: TOEFL, Transcripts, Financial Documents.
- Complete the International Application for Admission
- The Financial Assurance Form signed by person guaranteeing payment.
- Provide a corresponding bank letter (accompanying the Financial Assurance Form) indicating:
- current account history
- account balance, and
- sponsor's abliltiy to pay estimated annual expenses. The account balance must reflect value in U.S. dollars at current exchange rate and be equal to or greater than total Estimated Annual Cost.
- Submit official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report. A minimum score of 500 is required (173 on a computer version) or a score of 45 on new IBT.
- Submit official English translations of secondary and post secondary transcripts.(NOTE: Foreign trancripts need to be evaluated by an evaluation agency)
- A non-refundable $100 U.S. application/filing fee must be submitted by money order or check only with the application. No Cash please.
- Submit documents to:
College of the RedwoodsInternational Student AdmissionsAttn: Tina Vaughan 7351 Tompkins Hill RoadEureka, CA 95501-9300, U.S.A.Phone: 707-476-4168Fax: 707-476-4406Email: International Student Admissions Request a Paper ApplicationRequest a Paper Application You may request a paper application in writing by email, mail or fax. Please include the following information with your request: NameAddressCity, StatePostal-codeCountryEmail address (if available)Intended major at College of the Redwoods (CR Majors) If requesting a paper application by phone, please include the above listed information. Contact Us!International Student Program College of the Redwoods7351 Tompkins Hill RoadEureka, CA 95501-9300 USAPhone: 707-476-4168Email: International Student Program
|
