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:
