International Student Admission Steps

Create an OpenCCC account using a personal email (or log in if you already have an account) and fill out the online application for Sacramento City College.

• You do not need a social security number (SSN) to complete the application.
• After you submit the online application, contact the International Student Center at intlctr@scc.losrios.edu.

After you submit this application, save or print your confirmation page. You will need a copy of the confirmation page to submit with your international student application packet.

Sacramento City College has SEVP certification, which allows it to issue Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status Form I-20. International students can use Form I-20 to apply for an F-1 visa to enter the US.

Application Documents

All non-English documents must be translated into English.

1. Copy of the confirmation page from your CCCApply Application to Sacramento City College (see step 1).
2. Complete SCC International Student Application, with required documentation attached.
3. Evidence of English proficiency (no more than 2 years old). One of the following:
   1. Official TOEFL Score: 61 (iBT) or 500 (ITP). Visit TOEFL for test centers, dates, and fees. Use SCC institutional code #4670 to order.
   2. IELTS test result of 6.0 minimum.
   3. STEP Eiken (Score: 2A) Japan.
   4. PTE – Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 39.
   5. For U.S. F-1 transfer students only: U.S. college official transcripts showing proof of successful completion (grade of C or better) of a college-level English writing course.
4. Proof of financial support: If you have a U.S. sponsor, submit Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support 
   1. Complete Sacramento City College Financial Requirements and Sponsor form (page 4 of the SCC International Student Application Packet)
      
   2. Include an official bank letter/BCIS affidavit of support in the exchange rate of $42,000 USD. Additional $6,000 USD required for each dependent no older than 3 months from the date you submit your application materials
5. Proof of educational history:
   1. Copy of high school diploma or high school transcript showing graduation and/or
   2. Official college transcript (non-English documents must be accompanied by translated copies). Overseas college transcripts must be evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
6. $50.00 non-refundable application fee — will be added in your first semester to your Financial Account tile in eServices.
7. Copy of passport photo page.
8. Students under age 18 must provide an official power of attorney from their home country stating guardianship.
9. Tuberculosis (TB) Test: Evidence of TB-free status

Transfer-In F-1 Students

Transfer-in F-1 students who have been attending school in the US must submit these additional documents:

1. Verification of F-1 Status Form completed by you and your current International Advisor PDSO/DSO.
2. Copy of I-94, US Visa, and Passport.
3. Copy of your current SEVIS Form I-20 and all previous Form I-20.

Pre-Enrollment Requirements After Being Accepted

1. Purchase Sacramento City College (Los Rios Community College District) health/medical insurance through JCB Insurance Solutions.
2. Submit certification of negative Tuberculosis skin test.

Application Deadlines

Submit all required documents together by the following deadlines. We will not review incomplete applications.

Applicants Outside of the US (Applicants Who Will Need to Apply for F-1 Visa)

• Fall semester: May 1
• Spring semester: November 1

Transfer Applicants in the US (Applicants in the US With a Valid F-1 Status)

• Fall semester: June 1
• Spring semester: November 15

After your initial application is processed, you will receive an official international student admission letter from the International Student Center that contains your Los Rios student ID number (also known as a "W" number or "wID"). This is a seven-digit number with a preceding "W"; for example, W0000001.

You will use your Los Rios ID and password to log in to multiple services, including Canvas, eServices, Los Rios Gmail, and instructional lab computers.

1. Pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee.
2. Schedule an interview appointment with the US Embassy or Consulate. Visit the US Embassy website to find a US Embassy or Consulate near you.
3. Bring your Form I-20, Letter of Acceptance from Sacramento City College, and I-901 receipt to your interview with the US Embassy or Consulate, along with any other documents they request.

You can enter the United States with your I-20 and F-1 Visa 30 days prior to the start date on your I-20. The exact date is listed on your I-20.