Application Deadlines

We accept applications on an ongoing basis and recommend that you apply early to allow time for the visa interview process. We begin to accept applications for our Spring Semester in mid-September and for our Fall Semester in mid-February. Due to college and visa processing times, our deadlines are as follows:

Application Deadlines

SEMESTER	OUTSIDE THE U.S.	WITHIN THE U.S.	ORIENTATION	CLASSES BEGIN
Fall	July 1	August 1	Beginning - August	Mid - August
Spring	December 1	January 1	Beginning - January	Mid - January

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The following documents are required for admission as an International student. All forms, information, and documentation must be submitted by mail or fax before your application can be evaluated. The College will make every effort to advise prospective international students of their admission status as soon as possible after receiving the required documents.

 

Step 1 - Submit online application for admission

Las Positas College Standard Application (you will be prompted to create a user account with OpenCCC prior to continuing on to the college application). 

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Step 2 - Download and print the following application forms

a. International Student Supplemental Application (pdf)which includes:

Certificate of Financial Responsibility

Bank Certification (showing more than $21,252)

International Student Agreement

Tuberculosis Test

Medical Insurance Affidavit

Statement of Purpose Essay

b. Non-refundable Filing Fee ($100.00). To pay this fee by credit/ debit card, use our: Application Fee Payment by Credit or Debit Card Form (pdf)

c. Proof of English Language Proficiency (for Conditional Admission)

TOEFL with a minimum score of 45 iBT / 450 PBT OR

IELTS Academic Test with a minimum band score of 5.0 OR

iTEP Academic Test with a minimum level 3.5 OR

Eiken with a minimum grade of 2

PTE with a minimum score of 39

d. Proof of English Language Proficiency (for Full Admission)

TOEFL with a minimum score of 61 iBT / 500 PBT OR

IELTS Academic Test with a minimum band score of 5.5 OR

iTEP Academic Test with a minimum level 4 OR

Eiken with a minimum grade of 2A

PTE with a minimum score of 45

e. High School and University Transcripts (translated to English)

f. Identification Photographs (2)

g. After arrival in the US, please provide the following:

Copy of U.S. visa, passport biographic page, and Form I-94

Proof of Medical Insurance

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Step 3 - Transfer Verification Form

For Transfer Students attending another U.S. institution only. If you are NOT attending another U.S. institution, please go to Step 4.

Submit the International Student Transfer Verification Form (pdf) if you are attending another U.S. institution.  This form needs to be filled out by your CURRENT school's International Student Advisor or Designated School Official (DSO) and must show your last date of attendance.

Transfer Verification Form from previous school

Official transcript

Copy of prior I-20

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Step 4 - Submit the required forms by mail, email or fax

Mail to:

International Student Program Office
Las Positas College 
3000 Campus Hill Drive
Livermore, CA 94551 USA

Fax to : +1 (925) 424-1877

Scan to: lpcglobal@laspositascollege.edu

Note:  You will need to download the free Acrobat Reader in order to view or print these documents.

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IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED MORE INFORMATION WITH THIS STEP

International Student Program  

High School information is used to determine your English and math placement.  The assessments take only a few minutes and are done online via CLASS-Web. Completing the Assessment/Placement is a mandatory requirement to receive Priority Registration at Las Positas College.

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Instructions on How to Sign-In to the Guided Self-Placement:

 

Class-Web Login
Sign on to CLASS-Web  Click on the Steps to Success tab Under Campus, select Las Positas College Complete both the English and the Math Guided Self-Placements. Questions?  Contact Assessment Center

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