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Any student may make a written appeal to the Director of Admissions and
Records within 30 calendar days of notification of a final decision by the
college regarding classification.
Out-of-State Students
Out-of-state applicants are admitted to the college on the same basis as
California residents except that they are required to pay non-resident
tuition fees in addition to other fees required by the college. After a student
has been present in California for one year and has manifested clear intent
to become a California resident, he/she may apply for reclassification as a
California resident.
International Students
San Bernardino Valley College is approved by the U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) to admit non-immigrant international
students who are taking lower division coursework for transfer to four-year
institutions or who are taking coursework leading to an associate degree.
San Bernardino Valley College requires international students to submit or
mail to the Counseling Center (AD/SS 103) complete international
application packages, including the following items:
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An international student application for admission
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A non-refundable processing fee of $25
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A minimum score of 45-46 on the internet-based Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
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Official transcripts (i.e., academic records) from high school and
college(s) previously attended, accompanied by a notarized
translation if the original is not in English
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An Affidavit of Support form, an original bank statement and a bank
letter, verifying sufficient funds to cover all expenses while studying in
the U.S.
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A photocopy of passport
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A photocopy of I-94, I-20 and visa, if the student is currently
studying in the U.S.
The deadlines for international applications are April 1 for the fall semester,
September 1 for the spring semester, and February 1 for the summer
sessions. After submitting or mailing the international application packages,
students need to complete the San Bernardino Valley College online
application. Information about the international application can be found at
the college’s website:
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services/international-students. If an international student is admitted to the
college, he or she will receive a letter of acceptance, along with an I-20
(Certificate of Eligibility) form.
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