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Join ¾«Ñ¡AV International Students from 80+ Countries!

Study at one of the leading community colleges in the country, in a world-class city, alongside a broad mosaic of multi-ethnic students. Earn a degree, study English, prepare to transfer — no matter the goal, ¾«Ñ¡AV has something for you.

Prospective Students

Programs Offered

  • Credit (Academic) Program: Study an Associate's Degree, Certificate, and/or Transfer
  • Intensive English Program (IEP): Study English in an intensive classroom environment
  • Conditional Admission Program: Study in the IEP first to improve your English, take and pass the TOEFL ITP test, and then gain admission into the Credit (Academic) Program at ¾«Ñ¡AV
  • Concurrent Enrollment Program: Take a few courses at ¾«Ñ¡AV while still being enrolled at your current institution

Interested in Applying?

  • Spring 2025 admission period has ended.  We will no longer accept new application for future F-1 status student.  We will start accepting new applications for Fall 2025 semester on February 1, 2025.
  • Please note the application deadlines in the Apply Now page, as late submissions will not be processed.
  • $50 Application Fee is Non-Refundable: It is the applicant's responsibility to check the application deadlines before submitting an application.

Click on the Apply Now tab on the top navigation bar for application information, application deadlines, and required documents needed to apply. 

For more information on the programs that we offer to F-1 international students, click on the Our Programs tab on the top navigation bar.

Overview of International Student Life Cycle (F-1)

To see a brief overview of what it looks like to study in the U.S. as an F-1 international student, please click on the following link from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)/Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) website, Study in the States:

Current ¾«Ñ¡AV International Students

Click on the Current Students tab on the top navigation bar to access the drop-down menu for:

OIP In-Person and Virtual Help Counter (Drop-In Hours)

Office Closures:

  • December 25, 2024 - January 1, 2025: Winter Break (College Closed)

The Office of International Programs (OIP) can be reached in-person at Cloud Hall, Room 212 or via a virtual help counter on Zoom by clicking on the link below (please note available hours).

In-Person Hours (Cloud Hall, Room 212):
Monday - Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)
Wednesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)

Virtual Hours (via Zoom): 
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  (Pacific Standard Time)

Click below to connect:

Or join via phone and dial: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or 
Meeting ID: 933 3638 9800

The Office of International Programs (OIP) offers degree and transfer programs and the Intensive English Program (IEP). Not sure which to choose? Our office is here to help. From navigating visa requirements to your completion at ¾«Ñ¡AV, the OIP is here to guide you every step of the way. Click on "Our Programs" on the top navigation bar to explore our programs.

Apply to ¾«Ñ¡AV!
Fall 2025 Application Period Opens February 1, 2025
Review the steps you must complete to apply to ¾«Ñ¡AV!
How to Apply

The United States Department of Homeland Security has authorized City College of San Francisco under federal regulations to enroll qualified non-immigrant students. Each semester, the College admits international students without reference to a quota. City College of San Francisco is fully accredited by ACCJC, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. The Institute for International Students and Intensive English Program (IEP) is also supported by AAIEP, the American Association of Intensive English Programs.