| Term | Out of Country Application Deadline | Transfer Student Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | November 15, 2025 | November 15, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | July 15th, 2025 | July 15, 2025 |
How to Apply as an International Student
Application Deadlines
Application Process
The application process has two parts.
YOU MUST COMPLETE BOTH PARTS TO BE ADMITTED.
(1) Apply to Fresno City College here
(2) Submit additional documents to our International Students Office via email iss@fresnocitycollege.edu
1. Apply to Fresno City College
Apply to Fresno City College
(Note: To join our International Program, you must be 18 years old before the start of the semester for which you are applying.
- Begin your application by creating an Open CCC account.
- While logged into your Open CCC account, click Start a New Application to apply to Fresno City College. (Note: In the section where it asks for SS#, click the "no Documents" box.)
Timeline
After your application is submitted:
- You will receive a welcome email from the school
- Within 3 business days, your application will be processed
- If you do not receive an email in three business days, please contact us at iss@fresnocitycollege.edu
- You will receive a second email containing your 7-digit College Student ID number for the State Center Community College District (SCCCD) as well as login information for your student portal.
- If you have not yet received your student ID, application documents can be submitted first
2. Additional Documents
Prepare and submit additional documents to our International Program Office through email.
Write the 7-digit College Student ID number on the Admissions Requirements Checklist and include it with your additional documents.
See list of additional documents in table below.
Please submit together in one packet these additional documents:
| Category | Details | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Application Checklist | Required | Admissions Requirements Checklist |
| Financial | Required | Bank Letter or Bank Statement |
| Financial | Required | Affidavit of Support |
| Financial | Required | Cost of Attendance Acknowledgement |
| English Language | Required (See Admissions Requirements Checklist for details. If you graduated from a U.S. high school, attended a U.S. college, or English is the official language of your home country, you are exempt from this requirement) | TOEFL or IELTS Exam Results or an Evaluation by our office of an English Proficiency examination |
| High School Graduation | Required | Proof of Graduation from your Secondary School or Equivalent |
| Passport | Required | A copy of your passport biographical information |
| Transcript | Required if you attended any U.S. school. | All transcripts from U.S. schools |
Additional Requirements for Transfer Students
| Category | Details | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status | Required from the school you are currently attending | Form I-20 |
| QuantiFERON Tuberculosis Test | Negative Tuberculosis Test Results | Clearance Form from Health Services |
| Health Insurance | Can be purchased by clicking this link. Will need to be purchased with Fresno City Student ID | Proof of Payment Confirmation |
| Transfer Eligibility Form | Required if you are transferring from a U.S. language institute, high school, college, or university. Completed by your current DSO. | Transfer Eligibility Form |
| Current Visa | Required | Copy of current F-1 visa |
Questions?
Please feel free to call or email us if you have any questions. We are here to support you with the process.
Phone: 559.442.8256
Email: FCC International Admissions
