Edmonds Community College

Edmonds Community College
International Student Services
20000 68th Avenue West
Lynnwood, Washington 98036-5999
USA
Telephone: 425.640.1518
Fax: 425.774.0455
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Student Success at Edmonds Community College

Edmonds Community College is a state college with a beautiful park-like campus. We offer two-year transfer degrees, English as a Second Language (ESL), professional degrees and certificates; as well as unique programs such as High School Completion. Located 20 minutes north of Seattle in a safe residential neighborhood, the campus combines excellent coursework, award-winning faculty, and superior services to help students with all their needs while living in the United States.

Upon completion of a degree from Edmonds Community College, you can easily transfer to universities within the state of Washington and throughout the United States, including the University of Washington, Seattle University, state universities in California, New York and any state you choose.

Let us help you plan for success, from English as a Second Language (ESL) to completion of the degree of your choice, to university entry. Join the 10,000 American students and international students from over 40 countries, that each year makes Edmonds Community College their college of choice.

Admission is simple! NO TOEFL REQUIRED

TOEFL is not required for admission. Instead, students complete the college's English assessment upon arrival and are placed into classes based on the results. We offer you the opportunity to choose your enrollment (four times a year): September, January, April and June. You must be 16 years of age or have earned a high school diploma.

Scholarships for international students

Edmonds Community College recognizes the financial commitment that international students have when studying in the United States. We want to help you. Edmonds Community College now offers scholarships to new international students as well as to currently enrolled students. These scholarships are available every quarter.

Dormitory

Experience living with a community of students. Our dormitory is just a five minute walk from classrooms. Each unit includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, living and dining room areas-all fully furnished as well as a full kitchen. The dormitory also features laundry facilities, mailboxes and a shared common area for events and activities. The dorm is within easy walking distance to banks, grocery stores, shopping and restaurants.

Programs of Study

University Transfer Degrees - "save at least 30% by studying university curriculum at Edmonds Community College!"

Students save money and have small classes with extra help from their teachers by taking our university transfer degree programs. Community college tuition is about one third the cost of a state university and about one quarter the cost of private schools. Our associate two-year degree transfers as the first two years of a Bachelor's degree. Students choose this "two plus two" program and save money while getting individual attention from teachers. Here are the main degrees offered at Edmonds Community College:

Associate of Arts Degree: Accounting, Business Administration, Digital Music, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Liberal Studies, and Mathematics

Associate of Science I: Biology Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, and Earth Sciences

Associate of Science II: Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences

When studying for degrees that transfer to a bachelor's program, you can choose classes form the following fields: Accounting, American Sign Language, Anthropology, Art, Astronomy, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Diversity Studies, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Science, French, Geography, Geology, German, Health, History, Humanities, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Materials Science, Mathematics, Music, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science, Sociology, Spanish, Speech, Theatre Arts.

Direct Transfer Agreements

Edmonds Community College works for your future. We offer direct transfer agreements to Long Island University, New York, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, Indiana, and San Francisco State University, California. Schools are continually being added to this list.

Professional Degrees and Certificates High School Completion - "get real-world training in a short time!"

Edmonds Community College provides real-world training with career programs. Programs are designed to prepare students for specific jobs or to improve existing skills. Students may pursue a two-year degree program or a certificate of study, taking six to nine months. Upon completion of these programs, eligible students qualify for employment in the United States. High School Completion - "earn university credit while you complete high school!" If you want to earn your high school diploma and take college classes at the same time-this is your program. Students 16 years and older may enter this customized program. Students get a high school diploma and a year of college credit that transfers to a four-year university. Many credits earned in your own country may apply to this program.

English as a Second Language-"take ESL and college at the same time!"

The Intensive English-as-a-Second-Language Program provides five levels of study, from beginning to advanced, with reading, writing, speaking/listening and grammar at each level providing 20 hours of study per week. Enrollment is open until the fifth week (of the ten week quarter). Students choose academic, business or culture emphasis. TOEFL preparation, internship/community service, and specialized ESL classes are also available.

At ESL level, through our English for Academic Purposes program, students may also take college classes at the same time without taking TOEFL.

Have Fun, Get an Education, and Get Involved at Edmonds Community College

International students get involved with activities and take advantage of sports, clubs, trips and daily events on campus. Hiking, skiing, camping, sailing and kayaking are all a short distance away, and we even have a golf course next to the student union building! Students also get involved with helping to run the campus by serving on student government. Cynthia Corsinne, (Brazil) a former Student President, "There is no amount of money I could pay for what I have gained from being involved with student government at Edmonds."

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to request information, please contact us!

Visit the web site of Edmonds Community College - International Student Services.

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