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Admission Requirements

SMCSV degree and certificate programs are open to students who have at least a TOEFL 56/3.5, IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 85 or equivalent. If you do not yet have this level of English proficiency please consider the IESL Pathway Program.

 

Application

Steps to Apply:

  1. Create an online application account.
  2. Upload all supporting documents to your online application.
  3. Submit your application online. 

We aim to process complete applications within 5 business days.

Application Deadlines

Spring 2027 Application Deadlines

New F-1 (Applying from outside the US) - November 15, 2026

Transfer/COS F-1 (Applying within the US) - January 1, 2027
Global Online Learning (GOL) - January 1, 2027

 

Summer 2027 - Application will open on January 2, 2027

Transfer/COS F-1 (Applying within the US) - May 1, 2027
Global Online Learning (GOL) - May 1, 2027

Note: Summer is only available for Transfer F-1 and GOL students applying for Degree/Certificate programs.

 

Fall 2027 - Application will open on November 16, 2026

New F-1 (Applying from outside the US) - July 1, 2027

Transfer/COS F-1 (Applying within the US) - August 1, 2027
Global Online Learning (GOL) - August 1, 2027

*If you wish to apply past the application deadline, please contact international@smccd.edu to discuss your options.
 

Program Dates

Spring 2027

  • Semester Start Date: January 19th, 2027
  • Semester End Date: May 26th, 2027

Summer 2027

  • Semester Start Date: June 7th, 2027
  • Semester End Date: July 27th, 2027

Fall 2027

  • Semester Start Date: August 18th, 2027
  • Semester End Date: December 17th, 2027

Cost Breakdown

Costs are estimates based on the 2026-2027 academic year and are subject to change.

Estimated Expenses

One Year/ Two Semesters (10 months)

*Tuition and Fees (12 units/ semester): $441/unit)

 $10,584
Health Insurance (approx. $219/month, charged each semester) $2,631
Housing & Food (based on a shared room with meals for 10 months in the San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley Homestay Program.) $13,750
**Other Expenses $5,535
Total $32,500

*Tuition breakdown: Non-Resident Tuition Fee $385/unit, Capital Outlay Fee $10/unit, Enrollment Fee $46/unit

**Other expenses include miscellaneous fees such as transporatation, books, supplies, etc.