International Students
College of the Redwoods proudly welcomes students from around the world to join its diverse and inclusive academic community!
Nestled amongst the towering redwoods on the scenic north coast, College of the Redwoods is a rural school with ocean views. Located just outside of Eureka, the area boasts a wide range of outdoor activities, small communities, and friendly people. We are a 5 hour drive time north of San Francisco, and 2 hours south of Oregon. As a fully accredited California Community College, we offer 2-year Associates degrees, career education certificates, and transfer pathways to 4-year universities. We are the main transfer pathway to Cal Poly Humboldt, which is located just 30 minutes north of us.
To determine if you need to apply as an International Student, please see the Visa chart:
Visa Type |
Limitations to Attending College of the Redwoods: |
Will need to Apply for F-1 Visa |
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| Visa Holder | Spouse | Unmarried children | ||
| A. Foreign Government Officials | Full-time only | |||
| B. Visitors | Noncredit only: ace@redwoods.edu | |||
| C. in Transit | Not allowed to study | |||
| D. Crewmen | Not allowed to study | |||
| E. Treaty Traders and Treaty Investors | ||||
| F. Academic Students at SEVP-Certified School | Will need to transfer F-1 Visa to CR | Part-time only | Part-time only | |
| G. Representatives to International Organizations | Full-time only | |||
| H. Temporary Workers | ||||
| I. Foreign Media Representatives | Spouse, children | |||
| J. Exchange Visitors | some conditions | |||
| K. Fiancé(e)s and Spouses of U.S. citizens | ||||
| L. Intracompany Transferees | ||||
| M. Vocational Students | No eligible programs at CR | Part-time only | Part-time only | Spouse, children |
| N. Certain Parents and Children of 101(a)(27)(I) | Spouse | |||
| O. Workers with Extraordinary Abilities | ||||
| P. Artists, Athletes, and Entertainers | ||||
| Q. International Cultural Exchange Visitors | ||||
| R. Religious Workers | ||||
| NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization | Full-time only | |||
| S. Witnesses and Informants | ||||
| T. Alien Victims of Human Trafficking | spouse & kids or, if under 21, parents & siblings | |||
| TN Professionals under the NAFTA | ||||
| U. Alien Victims of Certain Crimes | ||||
| V. Certain Second Preference Beneficiaries | ||||
| DACA or Undocumented | ||||
If you have a Green Card, Permanent Residency, or one of the visas listed above as allowing academic study, you are not classified as an International Student and can use the general application process: Apply here
If you currently do not hold any Visa type, and would like to attend CR , please use the following application process:
Application Process
International Student Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester: June 1st
Spring Semester: November 1st
For upcoming semester start dates, please check out the Admissions and Records Calendars.
International Program
Your application packet will take 1-2 weeks to fully process. When submitting your nonrefundable application fee, please remember to pay by money order or check drawn on a US bank – Do Not Send Cash. After your application has processed, you will receive your Welcome Letter and I-20 to your personal Email address and via FedEx.
After you submit your application packet, please review and begin your "Next Steps" toward becoming an international student at CR. This document will assist you through the process of applying for your nonimmigrant visa through the Department of the State and your appointment with the US Embassy.
- Complete the Online Application for Admission
- Complete the Financial Assurance Form
- Attach Proof of Funds in USD for the full academic year
- Attach English Proficiency scores
- Attach high school diploma
- If applicable, attach Official U.S. College transcripts and/or college transcripts from outside the U.S. that have been evaluated by an agency approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This can be done by clicking here.
- Attach a copy of your Passport
- Attach/submit payment of $50 USD for nonrefundable application fee
- STUDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED OR HAVE CHILDREN: If you plan to bring your family with you, you will also need to submit copies of their documents (i.e. passport, marriage certificate and/or birth certificate).
- Mail or Email Application Packet to address provided below
- Begin your "Next Steps" toward becoming an international student
After you submit all forms, documents and payment to CR, it would be wise to begin the application for your nonimmigrant visa (DS 160) as this can take a while to process. The non- immigrant visa application and detailed information can be found at Student Visa (state.gov)
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SEND APPLICATION PACKET TO: |
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Christina-Morse@Redwoods.edu *In the subject line, please include "International Student Application" International Application Packet
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