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The facilities have been planned to take advantage of new approaches to learning, to facilitate the development of experimental programs and to be adaptable to changes brought about by new technology. Students can go to the Tutorials Center for additional help with their studies. A new state-of-the-art computer lab in the Library has more than 120 Internet-ready computers available to students. Chabot's newest facility is the 40,000-square-foot computer and science building. Buildings have classrooms and laboratories for social science, language arts, humanities, international language, art, music, drama, physics and mathematics and physical education. Special features include a 1,500-seat Performing Arts Center, planetarium, two gymnasiums, five athletic fields, 12 tennis courts, indoor handball and racquetball courts, new strength-training facilities, a 400-meter track, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

CALENDAR
The College operates on a traditional semester system and offers a summer term.

DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED
A.A., A.S., Certificates

MAJOR SUBJECTS
Accounting, Accounting Technician, Administration of Justice, Administrative Assistant, Aquatics, Architecture, Art (General), Art-Emphasis/Ceramics, Art-Emphasis/Painting, Art-Emphasis/Sculpture, Automotive Technology, Automotive Maintenance Technology, Automotive Chassis Technology, Automotive Drivetrain Technology, Automotive Engine Machining, Automotive Engine Performance Technology, Behavioral Science (General), Biology, Biology/Emphasis in Allied Health, Business, Business Administration, Chemistry, Coaching, Computer Application Systems-Software Specialist, Computer Science (General), Computer Science (Emphasis in Mathematics), Creative Writing, Dental Hygiene, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education (Basic Teacher), Early Childhood Education (Associate Teacher), Electronics & Computer Technology, Electronics Assembly, Engineering Technology - Electronics, Engineering Technology - Manufacturing, Ethnic Studies, Fire Technology, Fitness Instructor, French, Geography, Graphic Design, Humanities (General), Illustration, Industrial Technology, Inspection and Pipe Welding, Interior Design, International Studies, Journalism, Liberal Studies, Machine Tool Technology, Machinist, Management, Marketing, Mass Communications, Mathematics, Medical Assisting, Multicultural Awareness/Relations Service Provider, Multicultural Awareness/Self Reflection, Numerical Control, Numerical Control Programmer (Machinist), Nursing, Nursing Program for LVN, Office Technology, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology-Counseling-Human Services, Radio & Television Broadcasting, Real Estate, Retail Management, Retailing, Small Business Management, Social Science (General), Software Specialist, Spanish, Speech Communication, Sports Injury Care, Technical Illustration, Tool Maker, Welding, Welding Technology, Writing.

ENGLISH PROGRAMS
The College does not offer beginning or "survival" ESL courses. ESL classes at the College are at intermediate and advanced levels only. International students can obtain English competency by enrolling in ESL courses at the ELS Language Center program conveniently located on the Chabot College campus. The College will accept completion of the Level 109 course in lieu of TOEFL. Students may begin ESL studies with the ELS Language Center then transfer directly to Chabot College to begin academic studies.

TOTAL ENROLLMENT
Total: 14,194 students

NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Approximately 100 students

DEGREE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
To receive an Associate in Arts or Science Degree, students must complete the minimum of 60 semester units with a grade-point average of 2.0 or better.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
TOEFL score is required.

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUESTED
Each Applicant must also complete and return the following:

• International Student Application Checklist and Agreement Form (PDF)
• International Application Form (PDF)
• Standard Application Form - available at www.chabotcollege.edu
• $100.00 Non-refundable application fee (check or money order drawn against a U.S. bank)
• Sponsor's Affidavit of Support (for local sponsor's providing room, board and/or tuition) (PDF)
• Affidavit of Financial Responsibility (completed by bank official) or official Bank Statements (PDF)
• Medical Insurance Affidavit (PDF)
• Medical Examination Report Form (must be completed by your licensed physician) (PDF)
• TOEFL score report (Minimum required: 500 paper-based/173 computer-based/61 internet based)
• Official transcripts from secondary schools and universities (minimum 12 years of education)
• Essay describing your background and goals
• Identification photograph (passport-size)

APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS
Fall semester: outside the U.S., May 15; within the U.S., June 30
Spring semester: outside the U.S., November 1; within the U.S., December 1
It is strongly recommended that students apply six months before the semester they wish to start studying.

TOTAL NUMBER OF FACULTY
196 full-time faculty

STUDENT SERVICES
Numerous student support services have been established at Chabot College to help students move toward the attainment of their goals and add value to the college experience. These programs are designed to assist students in the decision making process by helping them identify and clarify personal, career, and educational goals. Students are encouraged to seek assistance for any issue that may be affecting their college career whether the concern is academic or nonacademic. The following offices and services are available at Chabot College:

• International Student Program
• Counseling Services
• Assessment and Tutorial Center
• Career Center
• Transfer Center
• Employment Center
• Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS)
• Student Health Center

HOUSING
Chabot College does not offer on-campus housing; however, there are housing opportunities in the area including private apartments and rooms for rent. Chabot College has an agreement with California State University, East Bay (CSU-EB) and DeVry University that allows students to live in student housing located on the University campus. Public transportation is available to and from campus. Contact the International Student Office for details and cost. The International Student Office can provide assistance to help students locate housing. It will be necessary for the student to make living arrangements before arriving in the country.

CHILD CARE FACILITIES
The Chabot College Children's Center serves Southern Alameda County providing quality care for the children of students, faculty and staff and provides training to students of Early Childhood Development (ECD). For additional information please call (510) 723-6684.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
The College offers an International Student Club, in which members plan academic and social events that help international students make friends, learn about other cultures and explore bay area activities and attractions. Events on campus are also coordinated to promote global awareness.
Please view their website at www.geocities.com/internationalclubchabot/

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
The International program at Chabot College encourages students from other countries to enroll. It includes provision of services to international students who hold student visas by assisting them across matriculation (admissions, assessment, orientation, counseling, and follow-up).

CLIMATE AND GEOGRAPHY
Climate: The Hayward area experiences mild temperatures year-round with periods of rainfall during fall, winter, and spring seasons and sunshine during the rest of the summer months.

Geography: Chabot College is centrally located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay area. The college is near many of the finest four-year universities and colleges in the U.S. It is within easy driving distance of the cities of Berkeley, San Jose and San Francisco. Public transit is available which allows access to neighboring cities. The San Francisco Bay area is one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse regions in the United States and offers students a broad range of cultural, historic, recreational, and entertainment resources.

TUITION AND OTHER EXPENSES
International students must pay the following fees per semester (based on the minimum 12 units required by F-1 visa regulations):
Tuition $1,980
Enrollment Fee $240
Medical Insurance $200-$300 annually (mandatory-cost based on age)
Mailing fee $3 (optional)
Student Body Fee $5 (optional)
Student Health Fee $13
Books & Supplies (approximately) $300
Total Tuition/Fees Only $2,741-$2,841
Housing Estimates $3,750
Total Tuition/Fee/Housing $6,491-$6,591

REMARKS TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Chabot College is a public two-year California educational institution accredited by the Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and welcomes students from around the world. It is authorized by the Department of Homeland Security United States Customs and Immigration Service (DHS / USCIS) to accept non-immigrant students. The College is also among the most important institutions of higher learning in the San Francisco Bay Area. Credits earned at the College may be transferred to other colleges in the United States and most foreign countries. The instructional staff is one of the finest in the country. Complementing its excellent academic programs is a variety of student support services designed to give international students the personal attention to help them succeed.

CONTACT INFORMATION
International Student Program
Chabot College
25555 Hesperian Boulevard
Hayward, California 94545
U.S.A.

Phone: (510) 723-6715
Fax: (510) 723-7510
E-mail: intladms@chabotcollege.edu
Web site: www.chabotcollege.edu/international