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WELCOME TO LOS MEDANOS COLLEGEWe are pleased that you are interested in attending Los Medanos College. The presence of
international students on our campus and in our community increases our understanding and
respect for the many cultures of the world. At the same time, we are confident that students from
other countries gain a deeper understanding of American life by living and studying with us.
Los Medanos College is a diverse, full-service community college, which serves about 10,000
students each semester. We offer a comprehensive transfer program for students who wish to
pursue baccalaureate degrees, Associate degrees and Certificates of Achievement in technical
education programs for job skills training, and courses for continuing professional education.
Located in a pleasant suburban community about 50 minutes east of San Francisco, Los Medanos
College is situated in one of the fastest growing and dynamic places in the San Francisco Bay
Area in the eastern part of Contra Costa County. It is accessible by public transportation to
Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco and is the gateway to unlimited recreational opportunities -
including Sacramento (California state capitol), the Sacramento River Delta, the Gold Country
Foothills and Lake Tahoe.
nternational students have a wealth of programs and services available to them, including the
international student admissions and advisory staff, as well as all other campus facilities such as
the library, media and computer centers, bookstore, cafeteria, and athletics.
REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONPlease read the instructions for admission carefully, and complete all the necessary documents.
Submit the paperwork in time to receive the I-20 form (and student visa if necessary) for the semester
for which you are applying.
Admission deadlines:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ABILITYStudents must present an official TOEFL Score Report to be eligible for admission.
While it is recommended that international students have a minimum score of 157 on the
computerized TOEFL (480 on thepaper-based test), it is possible to be admitted with a
lower TOEFL score if the student agrees to take required credit English as a Second Language
(ESL) courses upon meeting with the faculty ESL advisor.
FEES 2008-2009Tuition and enrollment fees will be collected in full at the time of registration. International
student tuition for the 2008-2009 academic year is $208 per unit.
Tuition is subject to change. As indicated on the explanation of costs on the
Financial Certification
form (page 8), students must verify that they
have available approximately $17,000 per academic year
available to them. The bank statement must show an actual
amount in U.S. dollars.
TRANSCRIPTSTo qualify for admission, students must have graduated from high school (or have attained a high
school graduation equivalency) or be at least 18 years of age by the beginning of the entering semester.
Official transcripts from your high school and any colleges you have attended
MUST be submitted with official English translation.
HEALTH CERTIFICATIONStudent applicants must complete the Health Statement (page 7),
enclosed in this application packet which verifies that they are in good health and have taken a tuberculosis test or show evidence that they are
free of tuberculosis. This form must be certified by your doctor or health professional.
HOUSINGThe college does not have dormitory facilities and most students arrange their own housing. While LMC cannot guarantee student accommodations,
new students will receive housing assistance when necessary. In addition, guaranteed homestays are available for a placement fee of $300.
To get information on housing assistance, contact Fia Parker, Housing Coordinator at Diablo Valley Homestay (925) 876-0080 or e-mail her at
fparker@dvc.edu More information visit: www.diablovalleyhomestay.com
ORIENTATION AND ADVISINGUpon acceptance, you will be provided information to begin your studies. This information will
include dates and times for the new student orientation, counseling and course registration, all of
which take place before the beginning of your first semester of study. The orientations and counseling
sessions are mandatory.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCEThe admission packets will be issued by July for the fall semester and by December for spring semester applicants.
The acceptance letter and admission packet will not be issued until the Application for Admission
is completed. Please complete the Application Checklist (page 3 or 4),
indicating all completed documents have been sent and the date when incomplete or missing information will be provided.
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