Community Colleges in the USA

Community colleges are the ideal choice if you want to experience the richness of an American education, but are not yet academically ready for university and need a stepping-stone towards a full degree. They also provide a great way of experiencing a gap year abroad without going on to a full degree.

• Academic Excellence and Superior Facilities
• Join a Diverse Student Community
• Graduation: Memories to Last a Lifetime
• Direct entry with Study Group
• Courses of Study
• Study Group Partner Community Colleges
• School Profiles 2007 Downloads (PDF's)
• Pre-arrival information
• For more information

Academic Excellence and Superior Facilities
Community colleges are two year, Associate Degree-granting colleges that offer a wide range of undergraduate courses. If you wish, after two years, you can transfer to an American university to complete an additional two years and achieve a Bachelors Degree. Community colleges combine good academic credentials with excellent facilities and offer tremendous value. Academic instruction takes place in classes which average around 25 students, with teaching provided by professors who are dedicated to student success.

Join a Diverse Student Community
Students attending community colleges come from diverse backgrounds and are of varying ages. Some have only recently graduated from high school, while others are young professionals who wish to specialize in a specific area in order to qualify for a better job. Some are employees who have been required by their employers to take further education while there are also mature adults who have decided to pursue a college degree later in life. This variety creates a greatly enhanced academic atmosphere with contributions from a variety of perspectives.

International students like you are highly valued as part of this community. Outside the classroom you’ll be able to enjoy a diverse range of extracurricular activities, make life-long friends and experience all that the American college culture has to offer.

Graduation: Memories to Last a Lifetime
One of the most exciting moments during the full degree program is the graduation ceremony. Students earning an Associate’s Degree at a Study Group partner community college can participate in the formal ‘Cap and Gown’ ceremony held on graduation day and will receive the official college Certified Diploma.

Direct entry with Study Group - included in the price:

• Tuition and mandatory application fees (a minimum of 12 credit hours per academic session)
• Acceptance to an accredited Study Group network community college
• Study Group sponsorship to obtain F-1 visa status
• Visa documentation support (letters of acceptance and financial responsibility)
• Family or residential accommodation (meals included in most options)
• Medical and accident insurance (non-deductible) and assistance with claims as needed
• Transfer from nearest airport upon arrival
• Orientation upon arrival
• Assistance and counseling by support staff for the duration of the program
• Assistance with holiday accommodation
• Assistance in resolution of problems or emergencies
• 24-hour toll-free emergency assistance

Courses of Study
Accounting | Advertising | American Studies | Architecture | Art/Fine Arts | Art History | Applied Criminal Justice | Applied Science | Biochemistry | Biology | Business | Chemistry | Dance | Dental | Hygiene | E-commerce | Economics | Education | ESL Program | European Studies | Fashion | Design | Film/Video | Finance/Banking Studies | Geology | Graphic Design | Management | Health | History | Hotel Management | Human Resources | Industrial Design | Interior Design | International Studies | Journalism | Marketing | Mathematics | Media Arts | Music | Nursing | Optics | Philosophy | Photography | Physical Education | Physics | Political Science | Pre-medical Psychology | Public Relations | Radio & Television | Religious Studies | Science | Sociology | Special Education | Sports Medicine | Technology | Theology | Tourism & Travel

Study Group Partner Community Colleges
From the 1000 community colleges in America, we have developed close partnerships with a selection of institutions who meet our criteria for providing an excellent education to international students. In order to become a Study Group partner, they need to have fulfilled the following requirements:

• Have a proven track record in integrating international students into the American student community
• Have an excellent reputation for academic standards
• Provide the support of an international admissions office with professional experience in dealing with the special needs of international students
• Provide a wide range of interesting course options
• Provide safe and attractive locations in world class destinations that can offer a wide range of out-of-class activities and opportunities to explore cities and countryside
• Provide a program of extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs and organizations
• Must be fully accredited so that courses transfer to four-year, American universities
• Must comply with F-1 visa regulations
• Provide optional extra-tutoring for international students
• Offer highly competitive course fees and excellent value for money

In addition, we only work with colleges who share our commitment to promote understanding and co-operation between nations through integrated, international education.

2007 School Profiles Downloads (PDF's)

• Arizona Western College (67KB)
• Clinton Community College (841KB)
• Green River Community College (72KB)
• Illionois Eastern Community College (63KB)
• Mohawk Valley Community College (150KB)

Pre-arrival information

Arizona Western College

Green River Community College

Illinois Eastern Community College

For more information

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