Glendale
Community College offers international students superior
academic opportunities, unique cultural experiences,
and a friendly campus environment. We are a fully accredited
two-year institution of higher education located in
Glendale, Arizona, in the northwest section of the Phoenix
metropolitan area, one of the fastest growing regions
in the United States.
Students
enrolling here are able to complete the first two years
of an undergraduate bachelors degree program in a setting
dedicated to quality teaching in small classes. Students
receive individual attention from instructors while
utilizing advanced technology - all at a cost considerably
less than larger four year institutions. Moreover, Glendale
Community College maintains a close working relationship
with all of the major state-supported universities in
Arizona, making transfer to those larger institutions
easy and convenient.
For
further information about the college, please select
a topic from the following list:
You
Can Enjoy Living in Arizona
The
citizens of Arizona are noted for their friendliness
toward newcomers and for their enjoyment of the beautiful
outdoor scenery of their state. In fact, Arizona’s
exquisite natural beauty, including the Grand Canyon,
makes it a favorite vacation destination for Americans
as well as tourists from all over the world.
The
sunny climate and favorable employment opportunities
all add to the dynamic magnetism of the “Valley
of the Sun”.
More
Americans are enrolled in community colleges than in
any other type of higher education institution. Community
colleges offer the first two years of a normal four-year
bachelor’s degree program. Thus, students who attend
a community college can prepare themselves to transfer
to a four-year institution by completing the lower division
courses in the community college instead of in the university.
Community
colleges offer several kinds of programs of interest
to international students:
Established
in 1994, the International Students Program (ISP) at
Glendale Community College has two main goals: to bring
more students from around the world to our campus and
to provide full services to them once they are here.
The ISP is committed to helping students from other
countries in all stages of their educational experience.
Accountancy
Administration of Justice
Agriculture and Horticulture
Anthropology
Art & Computer Animation
Automotive Technology
Business
Child & Family Studies
Communication
Computer Aided Drafting
Computer Graphics
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Economics
Electronics & Technology
Engineering
English
& ESL
Fire Science
Foreign Languages
Humanities
Journalism
Management
Marketing & Public Relations
Mathematics
Music
Nursing & Pre Medical Studies
Physical Education & Recreation
Political Science
Psychology
Biology, Chemistry & Physics
Social Work & Sociology
Theatre
Video Production
Intensive
English Program now taking applications for next semester.
Intermediate through advanced classes. Conditional admission
to college academic programs.
The
application process is simple. Just be sure to supply
all of the following original documents:
A completed International Student Information Form
A TOEFL score (or other proof of English proficiency)
High School (and college) transcripts, grade reports
and completion certificates with English translation(s)
A completed statement of financial support with bank
statement(s)
As
soon as all of these are received, they will be reviewed
and an admission decision will be reached. Admitted
students will qualify for the I-20 Certificate of Eligibility
needed to apply for a student (F-1) visa.
Contact
us for a free color brochure with detailed information
on associate degree programs, the Intensive English
Program, or transferring to a four-year state institution,
Glendale
Community College
International Students Center
6000 W. Olive Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85302
United States of America
Students
enrolling here are able to complete the first two years
of an undergraduate bachelors degree program in a setting
dedicated to quality teaching in small classes. Students
receive individual attention from instructors while
utilizing advanced technology - all at a cost considerably
less than larger four year institutions. Moreover, Glendale
Community College maintains a close working relationship
with all of the major state-supported universities in
Arizona, making transfer to those larger institutions
easy and convenient.
The
citizens of Arizona are noted for their friendliness
toward newcomers and for their enjoyment of the beautiful
outdoor scenery of their state. In fact, Arizona’s
exquisite natural beauty, including the Grand Canyon,
makes it a favorite vacation destination for Americans
as well as tourists from all over the world. 
More
Americans are enrolled in community colleges than in
any other type of higher education institution. Community
colleges offer the first two years of a normal four-year
bachelor’s degree program. Thus, students who attend
a community college can prepare themselves to transfer
to a four-year institution by completing the lower division
courses in the community college instead of in the university.
Our
services include:
