USA Community College Consortium
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USA Community College ConsortiumServing international students for the past 15 years
LocationSafe locations outside of larger cities.
Skagit Valley College(Near Seattle, Washington)
Moraine ValleyCommunity College(Near Chicago, Illinois)
Delaware CountyCommunity College(Near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
College of Central Florida(Near Orlando, Florida)
West HillsCollege(Near Fresno, California)
• 1,200 community colleges in the U.S.
• 36% of international undergraduates attend community colleges
Where do students in the United States study?
Why USACCC colleges?
Student Support Services• Personal Attention• Airport pick-up• Housing options• Orientation• Immigration advising
Student Support Services
• Full-time International Offices• One-on-one academic
planning• Transfer advising• Clubs and sports teams
• Small classes: 15-25 students• Access to professors• High-tech facilities and
equipment• Lower cost
Special Advantages
• Intensive ESL Programs - No TOEFL required
• 2-year Associate Degrees - Transfer Degrees (2+2) - Career Degrees
• Shorter-term Programs
Educational Programs
Examples of 2-year Associate Degrees
Transfer Degrees (2+2) Career Degrees
BusinessArchitectural TechnologyComputer Science Culinary ArtsEducation Energy TechnologyEngineering
Environmental ConservationGraphic Design Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management Human Services Information TechnologyLiberal ArtsMassage TherapyVisual and Performing Arts Marine Maintenance Technology
and many more…and many more…
Educational Programs
TRANSFER DEGREE
Transfer to a 4-Year
College or University
Sample Path to Success
At a USACCC College:
ESL andAssociate Degree
CAREER DEGREE
O.P.T.Work full
time in the U.S.
(1 year)
USACCC Students Transfer EverywhereArizona State U
DePaul UDrexel UFlorida State UGeorge Washington UIndiana ULoyola UPenn State UPurdue UState U of New YorkTemple UTexas A&M UU of Central FloridaU of ColoradoU of Florida
U of GeorgiaU of HawaiiU of IllinoisU of MassachusettsU of MiamiU of MichiganU of OregonU of WashingtonU of WisconsinUC BerkeleyUC DavisUCLAVillanova UWashington State UWestern Washington U
• Lower cost than universities• Between $16,100-$19,979 Per Academic Year (9 months) Minimum
Total Cost Includes:Tuition, Fees, Housing, Books, Supplies, Health Insurance, and Personal Expenses
Financial Advantage
State: FloridaCommunity: OcalaLocation: 70 km North of Orlando AirportTotal Students: 8,000International Students: 100
College of Central Florida
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Climate: Sunny and warm
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• On Campus Apartments• Computer Lab, Wireless Internet,
Pool
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Highlights:
• Close to Orlando, Miami, beaches and outdoor activities!
• College within walking distance to shopping and restaurants
• Voted in top 10% of U.S. community colleges in 2011 by the Aspen College Experience Program
• CF graduates can automatically transfer to any Florida public university
College of Central Florida
College ofCentral FloridaTransfer Schools:
University of FloridaFlorida State UniversityUniversity of MiamiUniversity of GeorgiaUniversity of North CarolinaArizona State UniversityEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical U.
Approximate Cost: $16,559Per Academic Year (9 Months)
Delaware CountyCommunity College
State: PennsylvaniaCommunity: MediaLocation: 22 km from PhiladelphiaTotal Students: 12,500International Students: 235
Climate: Four distinct seasons
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• Host Family Program• Apartments near campus
Highlights:
• One of 52 American colleges awarded 2011-2014 Leader status in Lumina Foundation’s Achieving the Dream Initiative
• Diversity
• Access to: 300,000+ students in 92 nearby colleges and universities, Philly, and New York
• Over 40 Transfer Agreements
Delaware CountyCommunity College
Transfer Schools:
Drexel UniversityTemple UniversityPenn State UniversityUniversity of MarylandState U of New York (SUNY)George Washington UniversityPurdue University
Approximate Cost: $19,979Per Academic Year (9 Months)
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Moraine ValleyCommunity CollegeState: IllinoisCommunity: Palos HillsLocation: 35 minutes from Chicago
city centerTotal Students: 19,000International Students: 275
Climate:4 different seasons
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Host Home Program • Private room with meals• Hosts help students adjust
Local Apartments • Hundreds nearby campus
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Highlights:• 2nd largest community college in Illinois
• Comprehensive facilities, academic programs and student support services
• Friendly, welcoming campus environment in a great location near Chicago
• Strong transfer resources; over 100 colleges and universities in the area
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Transfer Schools: University of Illinois - ChicagoUniversity of Illinois - Urbana Champaign Illinois Institute of TechnologyDePaul UniversityIndiana UniversityPurdue University University of Wisconsin
Approximate Cost: $17,960Per Academic Year (9 months)
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Skagit Valley CollegeState: WashingtonCommunity: Mount VernonLocation: 96 km From SeaTac AirportTotal Students: 4,000International Students: 160
Climate: Four Seasons / Little or No Snow
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• On Campus Housing • Host Family Program
Highlights:• Ranked #19 among “America’s 50 Best Community Colleges” by Washington Monthly (a national magazine) – 2010
• Dynamic Conversation Partner Program
• Close to Seattle, WA and Vancouver, Canada
• Operated since 1926
Skagit Valley College
Transfer Schools:
University of WashingtonWashington State UniversityArizona State UniversityPennsylvania State UniversityWestern Washington UniversityUniversity of OregonUC-Davis
Approximate Cost: $16,152Per Academic Year (9 Months)
Skagit Valley College
West HillsCommunity College
State: CaliforniaCommunity: CoalingaLocation: 102 km from Fresno AirportTotal Students: 1,100International Students: 80
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Los Angeles
San Diego
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SanFrancisco
YosemiteNational Park
SequoiaKings CanyonNational Park
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Climate:Warm SummerMild Fall, Winter & Spring
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Housing• On Campus Residence Halls• Meals are provided
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Highlights:• Located in the center of California• Field trips to popular destinations in California• Over 30 public California universities to choose
from• Wireless facilities throughout the campus
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Transfer Schools:
UCLAUSCCSU FresnoFresno Pacific UniversityWestern Oregon UniversityUniversity of HawaiiCity University of New York
Approximate Cost: $18,605Per Academic Year (9 Months)
West HillsCommunity College
USACCC Admissions• Multiple intakes per year• No TOEFL required; no SAT or ACT
required• Quick processing• Required documents:
1) Application2) Sponsor’s Bank Statement3) High school graduation verification
Thank you!
Please visit us at www.usacommcollege.com