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  3. International Student

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

Plan to attend Las Positas College on an F1 visa. 

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Congratulations for making the decision to attend Las Positas College! We've made it easy for international students to apply for admission and register for classes, all it takes is a few simple steps. Once you complete any step, your status will be updated the following day.

 

STEP 1: APPLY FOR ADMISSION

Upon submission of your admission application, an email will be sent to you within 48 hours.  This email will contain your Student ID Number (W#) and your Steps to Success.

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Questions?  Contact Admissions and Records

STEP 2: LOGIN TO CLASS-Web and ACTIVATE YOUR ZONEMAIL

Once you have received your confirmation email containing your Student ID Number (W#) and Zonemail Email Address (please wait up to 48 hours from the time of application submission), please login to CLASS-Web and Zonemail.

  • CLASS-Web: Your personal student portal where most online services are performed – completion of your enrollment process, registering for classes, paying fees, viewing grades/transcripts, verifying financial aid information, etc.
  • Zonemail Email: Zonemail is your Las Positas College student email address.  All college communications will be sent to your Las Positas College’s Zonemail email address.

Instructions on How to Login to Class-Web and Activate Your Zonemail:

 

CLASS-Web Login


1. Access CLASS-Web

2. Click on Sign On to CLASS-Web

  • User ID: W Number or social security number
  • Pin: mmddyy (default PIN is set to your 6-digit birthdate)

3. Click the Steps to Success tab to access your to-do steps


Questions?  Contact Admissions and Records

Zonemail Login


1. Access the Zonemail Login Page

  • Email: Enter the Zonemail username found in your welcome email or via CLASS-Web
  • Password: mmddyyyy (default is set to your 8-digit birthdate)

Questions? Contact our Computer Center Support

 

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STEP 3: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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). 


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


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


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.


IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED MORE INFORMATION WITH THIS STEP

International Student Program  

STEP 4: COMPLETE ONLINE ORIENTATION

The online orientation will introduce you to the college’s steps to success, academic and student support services, campus life and leadership, student conduct and rights, and campus safety and security. Completing the Online Orientation is a mandatory requirement to receive Priority Registration at Las Positas College.


Instructions on How to Sign-In to the Online Orientation:

 

CLASS-Web Login

  1. Sign on to CLASS-Web 
  2. Click on the Steps to Success tab
  3. Under Campus, select Las Positas College
  4. Click on Orientation Services

Questions? Contact the Counseling Department

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STEP 5: TAKE ASSESSMENT / PLACEMENT

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.


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

 

Class-Web Login

  1. Sign on to CLASS-Web 
  2. Click on the Steps to Success tab
  3. Under Campus, select Las Positas College
  4. Complete both the English and the Math Guided Self-Placements.

Questions?  Contact Assessment Center

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STEP 6: SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST SEMESTER PLANNING SESSION

Attend a two-hour first semester planning session with a counselor to learn how to identify your goals, plan your college coursework, and help prepare you for your first day of class!

Completing the First Semester Planning Session is a mandatory requirement to receive Priority Registration at Las Positas College.


Instructions on how to schedule your First Semester Planning Session:

 

First Semester Planning Session

 

Questions? Contact the Counseling Department 

Note:  Appointments fill up quickly. If there are no appointments available, please visit the  Las Positas College Counseling Department webpage, to meet with a counselor for a 15-minute drop-in session.

STEP 7: REGISTER FOR CLASSES. PAY FEES!

All students are assigned a priority registration date (a day and time that you can begin registering for classes).  Those who have completed the steps above will be eligible to register earlier than other new students. You may register for courses at any time after your priority registration date. Upon registration, please pay your fees by the established deadlines to avoid being dropped from your classes.

Instructions on How to Register on Class-Web:

 

CLASS-Web Login

  1. Sign on to CLASS-Web 
  2. Click on the Steps to Success tab
  3. Under Campus, select Las Positas College
  4. Click on Add/Drop or Withdraw from Classes

Questions?  Contact Admissions and Records

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