International

Student
Application
 PROGRAMS OF STUDY

International students may choose any one of the following Programs of Study at Ohlone College.
Please enter your choice of Program of Study in the Application Form. To see a full list of options and
details about courses go here: https://www.ohlone.edu/academics.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Administration of Justice
American Sign Language and Deaf Studies
Anthropology
Art
Biology
Biotechnology
Broadcasting
Business Administration
Business Supervision / Management
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Studies / Internet Web Programming
Computer Studies / Programming
Desktop Support Technician
Early Childhood Studies
Economics
Engineering
English
Entertainment Design / Technology: Audio Technician
Entertainment Design / Technology: Costuming
Entertainment Design / Technology: Live Event Management
Entertainment Design / Technology: Moving Light Technician
Entertainment Design / Technology: Stage Craft
Entertainment Design / Tech: Theatrical and TV Lighting Technician
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Fine Arts
Geography
Geology
Graphic Arts / Computer Graphics
History
Human Development
Interior Design
Journalism
Kinesiology
Liberal Arts
Mathematics
Multimedia
Music
Natural Science
Network Administrator
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Social Science
Sociology
Speech and Communication Studies
Studio Arts
Theatre Arts
 Application Checklist

Once all of the items below have been received by Ohlone College your application is complete. If you are admissible
you will then be provided an Acceptance Packet.

COMPLETE THESE ITEMS:

 International Student Application
 Spring Semester Application Deadline: November 15. Spring classes begin in late January.
 Summer ELI Term Application Deadline: April 15. Summer classes begin in early June
 Fall Semester Application Deadline: June 15. Fall classes begin in late August.

NOTE: Transfer Applicants currently in America may apply later than these deadlines.

 Financial Affidavit You and your financial supporter(s) must complete and sign this form. (Included in
this application)

SUPPLY THESE ITEMS:

 Bank Statement An official bank statement in English, from the student or student’s financial sponsor,
demonstrating the required funds (see amount on Financial Affidavit).

 Transcripts from High School or University (or a copy of diploma)

 Copy of biographical page in Passport (page with your name)

 $50.00 Application Fee This fee is nonrefundable. It may be paid by credit card, using the Credit Card Payment
Form. Or, it may be paid by check to “Ohlone College”.

 TOEFL or IELTS Score Report Minimum 57 score on the Internet-based Test, 163 on the Computer-
based Test, or 490 on the Paper-based Test, or 5.5 on IELTS. The Ohlone College ETS
code is 4579. Copy of score reports are accepted.
OR
Apply for the Ohlone College ELI (English Language Institute) and receive Conditional Admittance to
your degree program of study. For more information visit: http://www.ohlone.edu/org/international/eli.html

NOTE: Alternative proof of English proficiency that Ohlone College accepts and the deadline to submit proof of English
proficiency may be seen at: http://www.ohlone.edu/org/international/englishrequirements.html

 If you have earned a Bachelor’s Degree or higher please provide a statement of why you want to attend a
community college and what your educational goals are.

 For Transfer Applicants ONLY: If you currently hold an F-1 Visa/I-20 at another school in the U.S. you
are considered a Transfer Applicant. In addition to all of the items above, please also
include with your application copies of the following:
(1) A copy of your current Form I-20; (2) a copy of your Visa; and (3) a print out of your I-94 information (4) If you
already earned a degree in U.S., provide statement of why you want to attend Community College

*NOTE: For the occasional applicant who will be under 18 years of age when they begin their studies, please
email us at international@ohlone.edu.

Please submit applications via email, international@ohlone.edu. In the subject line, state applicants name, term
 International Student Application

I am applying to enter
Ohlone College: Degree or ELI ELI ELI Degree or ELI ELI
 Spring  Spring  Summer  Fall  Fall
Semester Mid-Semester Term Semester Mid-Semester
Year: 20______
ELI Student: Check here if you DO NOT have a passing TOEFL or IELTS and would like to begin in our
English Language Institute (ELI) with Conditional Admission to your program of study

Choose a Program of Study from the list on Page 2

_____________________________________ (ELI students choose the Program they would like to study after
Program of Study completion of ELI)

I am currently in:  My home country  America

Do you want to Change your Status to

If currently in America, what type of Visa do you hold? __________
F-1? ___________

Are you transferring from another U.S. school? If Yes, which school: ___________________________

BIOGRAPHY

Name on Passport:
Surname/Primary Name Given Name

Address

(Home Country):

Street (include any room, building or apt. numbers)

City State or Country Postal Code

Address Province
(U.S.A.):

City State Zipcode

Phone (Home Country): Phone (USA):

E-mail Address (please write clearly): ______________________________________________________

Gender:  Male  Female Primary Language Spoken at Home:

Date of Birth: Month: Day: Year:

Country of Birth:

Country of Citizenship:
 EDUCATION
Official secondary and post-secondary transcripts translated into English must be submitted. List most recent schools first.
Name of School Location Dates of Attendance Did You
City, Country Month/Year, to Month/Year Graduate?
Yes or No
High School
to

College or
University to

DEPENDANTS
If a spouse and/or children will be accompanying the student as F-2 Visa holders (dependents of an F-1 Visa-holder,) an
additional $6,000 must be demonstrated for your spouse and an additional $5000 must be demonstrated for each child. Please
provide the following information or a copy of each passport: Full Name of Spouse/Child as it appears on the passport, Date
of Birth, Country of Birth, Country of Citizenship, and Gender.

PROOF OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY- Not Required for ELI Applicants

Official scores must be sent directly to Ohlone College.
Test: Test Score:
Other, for details see: http://www.ohlone.edu/org/international/englishrequirements.html#other

YOUR ACCEPTANCE MATERIALS

If you are admitted to Ohlone College, we will issue you an Admission Letter, Form I-20, and related documents. These are
your “Acceptance Materials.” Please check one option below, to indicate how you wish us to provide you your Acceptance
Materials:
 Please mail my Acceptance Materials to my Home Country Address
 I will pick up my acceptance materials from Ohlone College (transfer students)

 Please mail my Acceptance Materials to my U.S. address

 The person named in the Release Authorization will come to Ohlone College to pick up my Acceptance Materials.

 Please mail my Acceptance Materials to the person (or agency) named in the Release Authorization below.

RELEASE AUTHORIZATION (optional)

You may authorize release of information, and your Acceptance Materials, to another person by listing their Name and
Address. Please also include that person’s preferred way to be contacted: a Phone Number and/or an e-mail address.

Last Name First Name E-mail

Address Phone Number

STUDENT’S REQUIRED SIGNATURE

I declare under penalty of perjury that the statements submitted by me are true and correct. I understand the presentation of
false information or failure to comply with Ohlone College’s admission and registration procedures may result in my dismissal
without refund of any fees paid.

Name (printed) Signature Date

 FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT

International students are required to provide documentation of financial support before a Form I-20 can be issued to them
by Ohlone College. Documentation of financial support includes 2 items: 1) this completed Financial Affidavit form; and 2) an
official bank statement. Please submit BOTH of these items as part of your application.

SELF-SUPPORTING STUDENTS: If the student will use his/her own personal funds as the source of financial support, the
student must provide an official bank statement showing the availability of at least $19,950 for Degree Studies or $27,400
for ELI Studies. All finances must be in liquid assets. Student must complete the Statement of Financial Obligation below.

STUDENTS SUPPORTED BY A FINANCIAL GUARANTOR: If someone else will financially support the student
(examples: family member, friend, or private institution,) the Financial Guarantor must provide their official bank statement
showing the availability of at least $19,950 for Degree Studies or $27,400 for ELI Studies. All finances must be in liquid assets.
Student and Financial Guarantor must complete the Statement of Financial Obligation below.

Bank statements and Financial Affidavits must be dated within the last 6 months
Ohlone Degree Studies English Language Institute
Estimated Expenses (2 semesters, 9 Months) (3 sessions, 12 Months)
Tuition and Fees $6,800 $11,100
Books and Supplies $1,000 $300
Health Insurance $1,200 $1,500
Room and Meals $8,250 $10,900
Other expenses (transportation, expenses, etc.) $2,700 $3,600

TOTAL $19,950 $27,400

Statement of Financial Obligation

Check One:
I, the student, will be Self-Supporting (using my own funds to finance my education.)
I will be the student’s Financial Guarantor. I will support the student financially during his/her studies at
Ohlone College
IMPORTANT: The student must sign below. AND, if someone else will financially support the student,
the Financial Guarantor must also sign below.

Student’s Name (Last Name, First Name) __________________________ _______________________

Student’s Signature _______________________________________ Date ________________________

Financial Guarantor’s Name (Last Name, First Name) _____________________ ___________________

Relationship to Student (check one) Parent Other relative Friend Other ____________

Financial Guarantor’s Signature _______________________________ Date ______________________

By signing above, the student and Guarantor(s), if applicable, certify that sufficient financial resources will be available to
cover all expenses for the duration of studies at Ohlone College.
 $50 Application Fee Credit Card Payment Form
Non-refundable

Please use this form only if you are paying the Application Fee by credit card. If you are paying by
check / bank draft – payable to “Ohlone College” – you do NOT need to complete this form.

Student’s Name: _________________________ _____________________________

LAST (Family) Name FIRST Name

Name: _______________________________________________________
EXACTLY as it appears
on the credit card

Address: _______________________________________________________
The address on record with
the credit card company
__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Credit Card Type: ___ Visa ___ MasterCard (Note: these are the only credit card types accepted)
Check one

Credit Card Number:    

Credit Card 3-Digit Security Code: 
This is the 3-digit code found on the back of your card. It is the last 3 digits located in the Signature section.

Expiration Date: /

Month Year

Amount to be Charged: $50.00

Signature of Credit Card holder: ______________________________________________

Office use only: Student ID Number___________________ Term:_____________________________________

Please send your Application to:

Email Address: international@ohlone.edu (Preferred method)

In the subject line state: Applicant Name, Start Term, & Program (ELI or Degree)

OR

Mail to: OHLONE COLLEGE

International Programs and Services

43600 Mission Boulevard

Fremont, CA 94539-5847

U.S.A.

OR
Bring it to the office, located on the 3rd Floor of Building 7, Fremont Campus

After Submitting your Application

 After submitting your application to Ohlone College, the International Programs
and Services office will check it for completeness.

 You will be notified via e-mail or telephone if any items are missing.

 After your application is complete, Ohlone College will issue you an Admission
Letter, and a Form I-20.

o Transfer Applicants will receive a Transfer Letter instead of a Form I-20.

 Those documents will be supplied to you in the manner you request in the

application.

 New students not currently in America will use the Form I-20 to apply for their F-1
Student Visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate nearest to their home.

o Transfer Applicants will show the Transfer Letter to their current school,
and request a Transfer of their I-20 to Ohlone College.

Please contact the International Programs and Services office with any questions:

Telephone: +1 510-659-6439
Web site: www.ohlone.edu/org/international
E-mail: international@ohlone.edu