Welcome to Mesa Community College (MCC)! We are proud to host over 200 international students representing over 50 countries from around the world! See if your country is on the list. If not, we would love to see it there!

Have questions regarding our admission process? Don't worry, we are here to assist you!

Fall 2025 Admission Announcements:

• Applications will be available from February 24 through July 1
• Report (check-in) Date/Program Start Date: August 13
• New Student Orientation: Saturday, August 16
• Classes begin on August 23

Who can apply for admissions at MCC?

• Students who are in their country and want to come to MCC to study on an F-1 visa.
• F-1 visa students who are currently enrolled at another college in the US and want to transfer to MCC.
• Students who are in the US on a non F-1 visa and want to change their status to F-1 to study at MCC.
  • Note: If you are an F-1 student and want to take a class at MCC while enrolling at your current college, please go to our Concurrent Enrollment page to submit your registration request.

When to apply for admissions at MCC?

• Fall admission: Late February through July 1st for new applications, July 30th for transfer applications
• Spring admission: Mid-July through November 1st for new applications, November 30th for transfer applications
• No Summer admissions.
• Only online applications are accepted.
• There is no application fee!
• Get started by clicking on the "New User Apply Here" button above.

What program are you applying for?

• Are you looking to improve your English skills before beginning your academic program? We offer an intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program to help you achieve this goal. Click here to learn more about our ESL program.
• If you are eligible for an academic program, click here to explore our associate degrees. Note: admission is offered to degree-seeking students only - not certificate programs.

Notes:

• Applicants may not directly apply to the allied health programs (Dental Hygiene or Nursing), Paramedicine, and Veterinary Technology. First, international applicants must apply to a general academic program (for example, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts, or Associate in General Studies). Later, they must apply to and be accepted into an allied health program. Acceptance into an allied health program is not guaranteed.
• International students are not eligible for the in-state tuition rate and are charged the out-of-state tuition rate. Financial aid or scholarships are not available for international students.
• We may request original documents mailed/emailed to us directly.

What documents do you need to apply for admissions?

1. Personal information
2. Study plan or program of study (ESL or academic)
3. Evidence of financial support
4. Proof of high school graduation (transcript and diploma)
5. Proof of English proficiency
6. Passport and:
   • For transfer students: F-1 visa, I-20, and I-94, current college transcripts, and MCC SEVIS Transfer Request Form. Email your complete form to [email protected].
   • For change-of-status students: current visa, I-94, DS-2019, if applicable
7. Prior US high school, college, or university transcript if applicable

Visit our Admission Requirements page for details on the above items.

How to apply? Download the instructions here.

Step 1: Go to our website: www.mesacc.edu/International-education/future-f-1-students.

Step 2: Click New User Apply Here to create an account.
Note: An email will be sent to you with your login and password information.

Step 3: Log in with your username and temporary password to get the application started.

Step 4: On Your Home Page click on Search Programs (black button) then choose Incoming International Students on the Show box (leave the other boxes blank) and hit the Search button.

Step 5: Choose which type of user you are (Initial/New International Admission or Transfer Student). Note: Initial / New students are those who are NOT enrolled at any educational institution in the United States.

Step 6: Click on Apply Now.

What is the cost of attendance?

Below are the estimates for each school year (2 semesters or approximately 10 months):

• Tuition and fees: $9,115
• Health insurance, textbooks, and supplies: $3,014
• Housing and living expenses: $17,200

Please visit our Cost of Attendance page for full details.

Your Future Success Starts Here!

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK!
We celebrate International Education Week in November. It's an annual opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.