International Application Supporting Documents

Instructions:

After you have submitted your online application, use the Supporting Documents Upload Form to submit all required documents as .PDF, .JPEG, or .PNG files.

Review complete list of supporting documents below. 

Note: all submitted documentation becomes the property of Cerritos College Office of International Student Services and cannot be returned.

Click below to jump to the list of documents you should submit:

  1. Full-Time F-1 applicants:  students planning to attend in-person and maintain F-1 status at Cerritos College.
  2. Part-Time Concurrent/Visiting Enrollment applicants: students in the U.S. maintaining F-1 status at another U.S. school, who will only take a class or two at Cerritos College.
  3. International Online/Dual Enrollment applicants: Students planning to enroll ONLY online and remain outside of the U.S., no F-1 visa. 

Full-Time F-1 Applicants:

View the detailed estimate for cost of attendance. Financial document must show USD $24,500 available funds.

Acceptable documents:

  • Bank statement or bank letter from an account which funds can be liquidated (checking or savings account). Investment accounts are subject for review and approval by Cerritos College.
  • Letter of financial guarantee for students who will be sponsored by their country's government.

Statement of Financial Support (if applicable):

This form should be completed by the applicant's financial sponsor (the person whose name appears on the financial document provided).  Complete the Statement of Financial Support .

Submit records from the last school attended. Unofficial transcripts or copies of diplomas are sufficient unless otherwise requested.

Note: translating transcripts to English is not necessary during the initial admissions review. However, to transfer credits from a previous institution to Cerritos College, an official certified English translation and official transcript(s) must be submitted to Admissions & Records. 

Any of the following may be submitted to meet Cerritos College's minimum English Proficiency Requirement:

  1. English Proficiency Test Score (no older than 2 years from date of application):
  2. Academic Transcripts
    • High School: Demonstration that the primary language of instruction is English.
      • International students who's native language is not English must have completed a minimum of 2 years of English courses with grades of C or better.
      • IGCSE or GCE O-Level: Successful completion of the exam with a minimum grade of C or better in either English as a First or Second Language.
      • International Baccalaureate: Higher Level (HL) score 3 or higher or Standard Level (SL) score of 5 or higher.
    • US-based University or Community College: demonstration that the primary language of instruction is English.
      • International students who's native language is not English must have completed English Composition or the ESL level directly preceding English Composition, with a grade of C or better.

  3. Standardized Admission Tests: The SAT or ACT is NOT required for admission to Cerritos College but may be used to meet the English proficiency requirement:
    • SAT - 480 Evidence-based  Reading and Writing
    • ACT - 18 Writing

  4. Intensive English Program*: Students can satisfy Cerritos College's English proficiency requirement by attaining the minimum level in one of the programs below:
    • IEC at OCC: Advanced B
    • American English Language School (AELS): Level 5
    • American Language Institute Cal State Long Beach: Level 4
    • ELS Language Centers: Level 109
    • Kaplan International: Advanced
    • Language Systems Institute: Level 6 and a recommendation letter
    • LASC: EAP (English of Academic Purposes)
    • Poly Language Institute: Level 6 and a recommendation letter
    • UCI Extension – Irvine English and Certificate Programs: Level 5


*Notes:  All submitted English language test results and language school levels are subject to verification and approval by the Office of International Student Services.

A copy of your passport information and expiration page.

Required only for students transferring from US language institutes, colleges, or universities in the US in F-1 status, and transferring to Cerritos COllege

  1. Copy of all pages of all the I-20's you have from all schools you have attended in the U.S.
  2. Copy of your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card (only applicable if you are currently on OPT)

Applicants currently in the U.S. in a different non-immigrant status (e.g. B1/B2, H-4, F-2, E-2, L), please contact the Office of International Student Services for a one-on-one appointment with an F-1 adviser to discuss your situation and receive detailed guidance BEFORE you submit your application.

Submit a Contact Form or call us at (562) 860-2451, ext. 2133 to request an appointment.

In the meantime, review the Change of Status Guide to prepare.

 

Part-Time Concurrent/Visiting Enrollment Applicants:

If you are currently attending full-time another U.S. College/University and have a valid I-20 from your school, and you are planning to take only 1 or 2 classes at Cerritos College:

Clear copy of the identity page of your valid passport

Clear copy of your most recent I-20 from your current school to 

Please consult with your international student adviser to confirm you are eligible for concurrent enrollment & with your academic counselor to ensure that Cerritos courses will transfer to your current school.  

It is the student's full responsibility to verify transfer of credits & equivalency, maintenance of full-time enrollment, and maintenance of valid F-1 status.

 

International Online/Dual Enrollment:

This program allows students interested in earning an IGETC Certificate for transfer to enroll online and remain abroad. This program does not issue I-20 for visa purposes. Learn more about the International Online/Dual Enrollment program.

Applicants must meet Cerritos College's minimum English Proficiency requirement.

English Proficiency Test Score accepted (no older than 2 years from date of application):

For ONLINE ENROLLMENT (secondary school graduates):

If you have graduated from high school or attended some college, provide a clear copy of your transcripts or graduation diploma.

For DUAL ENROLLMENT (current middle/high school students under the age of 18):

    1. Student – Read and sign Section I of the application.
    2. Principal/Designee – Read the entire application, upload copy of student's transcript/academic record, and sign Section II.
    3. Parent/Guardian – Read the entire application and sign Section III.