Future F-1 Students

Mesa Community College

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2 years at a community college + 2 years at a university = 4 years (bachelor’s degree).

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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!

Who can apply?

  • 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 here to submit your registration request.

When to apply?

  • Fall admission: Late February through July 1st
  • Spring admission: Late July through November 1st
  • No Summer admission
  • Only online applications are accepted.
  • 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.

What documents do you need to apply?

  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:
  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.

International Education Contact information
New Admissions Questions ie-admissions@mesacc.edu
Current International Students ie@mesacc.edu

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Regular Business Hours:
Mon-Thu: 8 am – 6 pm
Fri: 10 am – 5 pm
Closed Sat and Sun

Front desk: 480-461-7756

Extended Business Hours
(January and August only):
Mon-Thu: 8 am – 7 pm
Fri: 8 am – 5 pm
Closed Sat and Sun

Summer Semester:
Mon-Thu: 7 am – 6 pm
Closed Fri, Sat, and Sun

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