International Students
San Juan College is pleased to have a program authorized to admit international students. Below you will find detailed information regarding admission requirements, general notes about SJC’s International Student Program policies, and information about the College.
Regular Admission Requirements
The following requirements must be met and the proper accompanying documents (translated in English) must be on file with the Admissions and Records Office at least six months prior to the semester of first attendance. Once it is determined that a student meets all the necessary requirements, an I-20 will be issued.
Deadlines:
Fall Semester: February 15
Spring Semester: August 15
Summer Semester: December 15
Requirements:
1. All international students must have a local sponsor (within 50 miles of Farmington) who is a permanent resident or citizen of the United States and a legal resident of New Mexico. The International Student application must provide information about the sponsor and be signed by the sponsor. The sponsor requirement cannot be waived.(This requirement is no longer in effect)
2. An official copy of TOEFL score results must be sent directly to the Admissions and Records office. A minimum score of 500 (paper based), 173 (computer based), and 61 (internet based) is required before admission will be granted.
3. All international students must have completed a secondary school and been awarded a diploma. Official secondary school transcripts of all coursework, translated in English, must be provided. These transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions and Records office.
4. A bank financial statement must be provided indicating sufficient funds are available for the student’s education and living expenses. The signed and verified financial statement must show an account balance of no less than $15,600 per academic year. Please refer to the Schedule of Classes for the current tuition and fee schedule for the semester of application.
5. Proof of a satisfactory physical examination (within the last six months) by a licensed physician must be provided along with laboratory slips. The physician must use the form provided by San Juan College for this purpose.
6. Proof of current health and accident insurance must be provided.
After all items have been received, and the student is admitted, an I-20 will be sent to the student in preparation for obtaining a visa. All new students must arrive in time to attend a New Student Orientation session before classes start. Dates can be obtained from the Admissions office.
General Information for Regular Admission International Students
• International students and/or their sponsors are responsible for locating suitable housing. Campus housing is not available.
• International students should be prepared to provide their own local transportation. Public transportation services are minimal.
• Students already attending college in the United States must follow the admission procedures outlined above. Additionally, the students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and must not be on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension.
• Currently, San Juan College will only award associate of arts and associate of science degrees to international students. Therefore, international students will not be admitted into any technical/vocational programs.
• Financial aid is not available to international students. This includes grants, loans, and work-study.
• International students must enroll in at least 12 credit hours each semester.
• San Juan College policy does not allow international students to work on campus.
• Credits earned at colleges outside of the United States may be eligible for transfer. To be considered for transfer credit, the credits must be evaluated and translated by the World Education Services (WES) and sent directly from WES to San Juan College Admissions and Records. The student is responsible for payment of the required fee through WES and for providing all required documentation to WES. Contact information can be obtained by e-mailing info@wes.org.
• Curricular and optional training opportunities are not permitted for international students at San Juan College. No exceptions to this policy can be made.
• International students pay non-resident tuition plus a $200.00 per credit hour international student fee. Please refer to the current Schedule of Classes for current tuition and fees rates.
On-line Programs Admission Requirements
International Students living outside the United States may enroll in on-line coursework toward a degree or certificate as part-time or full-time students. The following requirements must be met and the proper accompanying documents (translated in English) must be on file with the Admissions office prior to the first semester of enrollment.
1. On-line International students must have an official copy of TOEFL score results sent directly to the Admissions and Records office. A minimum score of 500 (paper based), 173 (computer based), and 61 (internet based) is required before admission will be granted.
2. On-line International students must meet all academic eligibility requirements as mandated by the San Juan College academic catalog, including:
a. Must have completed a secondary school and been awarded a diploma. Official secondary school transcripts of all coursework, translated in English, must be provided. These transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions and Records office.
b. Completion of the Accuplacer (college placement test) to determine course placement. Note: this requirement may be waived if transfer credits from other college courses indicate passing grades in college level math, reading, and English. Credits earned at colleges outside of the United States may be eligible for transfer. To be considered as transfer credits, the credits must be evaluated and translated by the World Education Services (WES) and sent directly from WES to San Juan College Admissions and Records. The student is responsible for payment of the required fee through WES and for providing all required documentation to WES. Contact information can be obtained by e-mailing info@wes.org.
c. Must work with the Advising and Counseling Center on-line advisor for completion of Accuplacer (if needed), class registration, and completion of on-line new student orientation.
3. On-line International students pay non-resident tuition. Please refer to the current Schedule of Classes for current tuition rates.
4. If at any point on-line International students wish change to regular admission status, they will need to satisfy all the “regular admission requirements.”
Feel free to call (505) 566-3300 or write for more information or to obtain an International Student brochure.
International Students at San Juan College
Admissions and Records, San Juan College
4601 College Blvd., Farmington, NM 87402
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