Mesa Community College
Top "2 + 2" Transfer Institution in Arizona!
2 years at a community college + 2 years at a university = 4 years (bachelor’s degree).
Below are the required documents for admission. All original documents must be submitted along with their English version. Only translated documents completed by verifiable and certified translation agencies are accepted.
1. Passport
- A photocopy of the identification page of your passport showing your legal name, passport number, and birth date - view an example.
- A photocopy of your dependents' passports, if applicable.
- Your passport must still be valid for at least 6 months.
- Transfer students must submit a copy of their F-1 visa and signed I-20 (all 3 pages).
2. Official Transcripts and Diplomas
- A photocopy of your official high school transcript and certificate of graduation showing your completion or graduation date.
- If you have already obtained a bachelor's degree, you must submit your university transcript and/or degree certificate AND a statement of purpose detailing the reasons for pursuing our program.
- Transfer students must submit transcripts from all U.S. colleges and universities attended.
3. Proof of English Proficiency
Language Cert TOEFL (iBT) IELTS Duolingo CELSA CEFR Course Placement 75+ 70+ 6+ 100+ 67 - 75 B2+ Transitional/Academic Admission* 60 - 74 47-69 5.5 - 6.0 85 - 95 51 - 66 B2 ESL Level 4 40 - 59 31 - 46 4.5 - 5.0 65 - 80 39 - 50 B1 ESL Level 3 n/a 25 - 30 3.5 - 4.0 35 - 60 30 - 38 A2 ESL Level 2 n/a 20 - 24 2.0 - 3.0 15 - 30 16 - 29 A1 ESL Level 1** n/a 0 - 19 0 - 1.5 0 - 10 0 - 15 n/a Not eligible for admission *Admitted students are required to complete the college placement exam in person upon arrival to confirm academic readiness. Students will be placed into ESL if determined by placement scores.
**Students who wish to be admitted into our ESL program without an English proficiency score must provide at least 6 (six) years of English language instruction as shown on school transcript(s). These students will be admitted into ESL Level 1 only.
4. Evidence of Financial Support
- Complete the Statement of Financial Support Form and obtain signatures as needed.
- Provide an original official bank letter AND Bank Statement showing that the student (if self-supported) or the sponsor has sufficient funds (minimum $30,219) on deposit to cover tuition and living expenses while in the U.S. for one academic year.
- Applicants who plan to live with a friend, a family member, or a sponsor in the United States, must complete the Statement of Financial Support and may submit a bank statement showing a balance of $13,019 (instead of $30,219). Your room and board sponsor must provide proof of their US residency. Acceptable documents are a permanent residency card or a U.S. passport.
In compliance with the Department of Homeland Security/SEVIS regulations, all international applicants on an F-1 student visa must provide evidence of sufficient funds available for their studies. International students at MCC are required to show sponsorship for a minimum of $30,219 per year. The exact cost changes slightly from year to year due to changes in tuition costs.
Financial Requirements Notes:
- A minimum of $30,219 in U.S. currency per year plus any dependent fees (an additional $5,000 for the first dependent and $2,500 per additional dependent)
- Applicants must obtain housing on their own as Mesa Community College does NOT provide student accommodations. Applicants who plan to live with a friend or family member in the United States may complete the Statement of Financial Support and are only required to submit a bank statement showing $13,019 per year (instead of $30,219).
- Funding NOT acceptable: stocks and bonds, securities holdings, investment trust, insurance, IRA/Roth IRA retirement accounts, and property or employment income.
- Financial documents must be issued within the last 6 months before the official school start date.
- 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.
- While all efforts are made to present accurate information, changes in tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
To begin your application, click on the blue button "Apply Online Here" to the right of the page
For instructions on how to apply, please visit our Future F-1 page.
NOTE: The American Embassy or Consulate may require additional original financial documents for the visa process.
Next Steps
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