To apply for admission, the following items are required:

1. A completed paper application or online application
The application form should be signed by the applicant and submitted to International Programs. Please ensure that all the fields on the application form are completed.

2. $50 Application Fee (non-refundable)
Any application that is not accompanied by the application fee will not be processed. There are four ways to pay the application fee* (and the optional $35 Express Mail fee).

*Part of the application fee will cover refreshment costs and retention activities available during your enrollment at Shoreline.

3. Transcripts: complete and official high school records (all years) as well as any college or university transcripts

• If you have completed high school, please submit proof of high school completion (such as a diploma) AND academic transcripts that show your grades.
  
• If you have not completed high school, please provide transcripts of the past few years (please note that you must have completed the equivalent of Grade 9 to be eligible for admission to Shoreline).
  
• If you have also attended college or university, please attach copies of those transcripts as well.
  
• All records should be in English when possible. If the official transcript is in another language, please provide a copy of the original transcript along with the English translation. Translations should be prepared by the school or by another certified professional translating service.
  
• If your country's educational system requires national examinations at the completion of secondary education (i.e., Indonesian SMU, Hong Kong HKCEE), please provide a copy of your results.
  
• Copies of transcripts are acceptable. However, please be ready to provide originals if asked.
  
• Students who have attended a college or university prior to Shoreline may be eligible to transfer some or all of their credits for use towards a Shoreline degree. Requests for evaluation of such credits may be made after student starts program at Shoreline.

4. Financial information and evidence of financial responsibility
Schools are legally required to verify funding information before issuing an I-20. Evidence of financial responsibility will be met by submitting:

• The completed and signed "statement of financial support" which is part of the Shoreline Community College application form AND

• Proof of available funds for tuition and living expenses during your first year of study. This can be a bank statement.*

*Copies of financial documents are acceptable. However, we reserve the option of asking for originals or additional documents if necessary. The accountholder on the bank statement MUST be the person who will actually support the student financially. Applicants submitting fraudulent documents will be disqualified from receiving an I-20 document or admission as an F-1 student.

5. Transfer Status Verification Form (only for applicants already studying in the United States)
Transfer Status Verification Form is on the last page of the application. Please have it completed by an international student advisor at your current school in the United States and returned to Shoreline.

6. $35 International Express Mail Fee (non-refundable)
Please include an additional $35 if you would like us to send your acceptance packet by express mail. This method is very convenient because it is quick and trackable. There are four ways to pay the express mail fee.

Once all of the above items have been received, your application will be reviewed and you will be notified of our decision by email. Application materials will not be returned.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS CAUSE DELAYS. Communication through email is the fastest and most efficient way for us to receive and respond to your questions. Please maintain a valid email account during the entire application process.

Students who are accepted will be sent an I-20 form and an official acceptance packet. This I-20 form is the immigration document that you will need to apply for a student visa at your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The acceptance letter and other materials will detail the steps to be taken to complete your enrollment at Shoreline Community College.

TOEFL is not required.  After admission to the College, you will take our ESL placement test to determine your English proficiency.  The test is held during International Student Orientation each quarter. 

Note:  If you have taken the TOEFL, IELTS, or Step Eiken test in the past two years and received a high score, you may be eligible for academic placement. See details here.

We look forward to receiving your application materials. If you have any questions or require assistance at any time during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.