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Phone: 602.243.8148
Fax:     602.243.8199

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An applicant for the English as a Second Language Intensive Program (ESL) must provide evidence of at least intermediate command of English by way of one or more of the following criteria:

Please request the ESL brochure for more information on program highlights.

1. At least six years of English language instruction as show by the applicants’ school transcript(s);
2. A minimum TOEFL score of 400 on the traditional TOEFL or 97 on the computer-based test;
3. A minimum IELTS overall Band Score of 4.0 or better.
4. An original letter of recommendation from a teacher, school principal or the director of an English language institute attesting to the applicants’ proficiency at the intermediate level;
5. Other credentials test scores, interview results or evidence accepted by the coordinator of the intensive English program or the college’s responsible designee.

For information about TOEFL:

• Write to:
  P.O. Box 6151;
  Princeton, NY 08541-6151.
• Visit their website: www.toefl.org
• Contact the United States Information Service at any U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

For information about IELTS please contact www.ielts.org. IELTS is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP Education Australia: IELTS Australia.

The nearest TOEFL testing location from SMCC main campus: Arizona State University, Main: Tempe, Arizona. For more information on testing dates, times, and location, please contact ASU University Testing Center at (480) 965-7146 or visit www.asu.edu/uts

• Graduation from a secondary school that is equivalent to an American high school is required. Submit certified/notarized copies of official high school (and college if applicable) transcript(s) with a certified English translation attached to the original.
• Submit a Financial Guarantee statement showing you have at least $17,800 per year (please see estimated cost chart for a breakdown of costs you will incur). If you will be receiving sponsorship The Affidavit of Support form must be completed in full and returned with supporting documentation to the Director of Registration and Records.

Supporting documentation is as follows:

1. Letter from bank. This letter should be written on bank letterhead, state the approximate date the account was opened, that the account is in good standing, and the average amount carried in the account. This letter must be certified/notarized. Please note that the account holder should be either the student or the individual submitting an Affidavit of Support.
2. If you do not have the full amount available in full at this time, please submit bank statements for a consecutive three month period. We will not accept bank statements that are older than six months before the start date of your intended semester of study. (i.e., For Spring semester, bank statements must be from July 2004 and forward).
3. Please remember that an Affidavit of Support must be submitted from each sponsor and that each sponsor should submit financial documentation as listed above.

Additional Items are required if you are applying within the United States:

1. Photocopies of all previous I-20s
2. A photocopy of the I-94 card in your passport.
3. A photocopy of the visa and picture page in your passport.
4. An official transcript sent directly from the educational institution to SMCC.
5. SMCC Transfer form must be filled out by International Student Advisor at current institution.

Please have all application materials, transcripts, certificates, TOEFL scores, and other information required for admissions sent to SMCC Registration and Records Office.

South Mountain Community College
Registration and Records Office
Attn: International Admissions
7050 South 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85042

Recommended Deadlines:

Mail delivery time to your country from United States	5-10 days
Time to obtain necessary materials	5-14 days
SMCC application processing	21 days
Mail delivery time from the United States to you	5-10 days
Time required to obtain a visa	5-120 days
Time required to make travel arrangements	0-45 days
Arrival in United States to make housing arrangements	0-7 days
Minimum time before orientation date needed to apply	78-213 days

Please note that if you are a part of the AZ-Sonora Commission Program additional time will be added for approval

Our application deadlines are as follows:

• Fall Semester: July 1  
• Spring Semester: November 1

Ideal time to request information and begin application process:

• Fall Semester:  July 1 st  =  December 1 st   (of previous year) – June 1 st  (of intended study year)
• Spring Semester: November 1 st =  March 1 st  - November 1 st  (of previous year)

Please note that things such as mail delivery and visa appointments may take more or less time than we have noted. For information on how long it takes in your country contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Notification of Admissions:

Upon receipt of all documents, your file will then be reviewed for admission to South Mountain Community College (SMCC). When you are accepted, you will be sent an acceptance letter and the I-20 Form.

SMCC and the Maricopa Community College District do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, handicap/disability, age or Vietnam era/disabled veteran status in employment or in the application, admission, participation, access and treatment of persons, instructional programs and activities.

South Mountain Community College y el maricopa Community College District no discriminan en cuanto a raza, color, religíon, nacionalidad, sexo, orientacíon sexual, cualquier invalidex, endad, ni contra la persona que servía durante la época del conflicto en Vietnam o cualquier otro veterano inválido en cuanto al empleo o a la solicitud, admisión, participacíon, acceso y trato del las personas en las programas de instrucción y ostras actividades.

Students Under Age 18:

SMCC recommends that students who are under the age of 18 (minors) have a guardian in the United States. In the event of a personal emergency, accident, illness, incarceration, etc., the State of Arizona will require the signature of a guardian before assistance such as hospitalization, legal counsel, etc., can be offered. SMCC is not permitted to act in the place of the parent.

Additional Information & Definitions:

Official transcript: These transcripts should show your class, the grade you received, and your graduation dates in order to be complete.

Translation Services: For more information on translation services please contact the Registration & Records office and ask to speak to the International Admissions Assistant. Also note that the U.S. Embassy in your country may be able to refer you to a certified translator near you.