Please complete all steps in the process. There is NO application fee. All documents must be originals. No facsimile copy or photocopy is acceptable unless otherwise stated. To download a copy of the admissions requirements and application forms, please click here.
1. Complete the International Student Information Form
2. TOEFL Score:
Your most recent TOEFL Score Report must be mailed from the TOEFL office directly to the MCC Admissions Office (student copies are not acceptable).Use our Institutional Code Number 4513 and department code 00
- Academic studies - 500 or 173 Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- ESL program (English as a Second Language) - 400 or 97 CBT, or six (6) years of English instruction as shown by the applicant’s school transcripts
- We also accept an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall Band Score of 5.5 or better for academic studies.
- The ESL program requires a minimum IELTS Band Score of 4.0 or better.
For information concerning dates and locations of the TOEFL or IELTS examination in your country, contact the United States Information Service at any U.S. Embassy or Consulate; or you may contact TOEFL by calling 1-609-771-7100, faxing 1-609-771-7500 or visiting http://www.toefl.org.
IELTS can be contacted at http://www.ielts.org.
3. Official high school transcript in English:
Graduation from secondary school equivalent to an American high school is required. In most countries this is the last year of schooling before entering a university. Transcripts include courses completed, completion dates and value (grade) earned for each course. Frequently U.S. Embassies or Consulates refer applicants to certified translators.
Certified/notarized copies along with a certified English translation are acceptable.
4. Financial Statement & Evidence of Financial Support:
A letter from the bank (a photocopy or fax is NOT acceptable) must be included showing that the sponsor or the student (if self sufficient) has sufficient funds (a minimum of $17,300 per year to cover tuition and living expenses) on deposit.
The financial statement must be on official letterhead paper. (A monthly bank statement cannot be used.)
Please note that the American Embassy or Consulate will require another set of original financial documents.
While all efforts are made to present accurate information, changes in tuition and fees may be made without notice.
5. Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities: (if applicable)
Official transcript(s) must be mailed directly from the U.S. college/university attended directly to MCC Admissions Office.
6. A photocopy of the identification page of your passport
Additional requirements if you are applying from within the United States:
- A photocopy of the I-94 card in your passport
- A photocopy of the visa page in your passport
- A photocopy of ALL prior I-20's
- A letter of transfer eligibility from current Designated School Official (DSO)
Application Deadlines:
It is strongly recommended that all required paperwork be submitted at least six (6) months in advance from the time you plan to enroll. To be guaranteed consideration for admission, all application materials must be received by:
- Fall Semester - July 1 (beginning in August) OR
- Spring Semester-November 1 (beginning in January
Students Under 18 Years Old:
MCC recommends that students who are under the age of 18 (minors) have a guardian in the United States. In the event of 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. Mesa Community College is not permitted to act in the place of the parent or guardian.
Please send all completed documentation to:
Mesa Community College
Admissions and Recruitment Office
1833 W. Southern Avenue
Mesa, Arizona 85202
USA
Admission Confirmation:
All documents will be reviewed for your admission to Mesa Community College upon receipt.
A letter of acceptance or denial will be mailed to you.
