Mesa Community College

Mesa Community College
1833 West Southern Avenue
Mesa, Arizona 85202-4866
USA
Telephone: 480.461.7758
Fax: 480.461.7139
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Mesa Community College offers international students a friendly environment with excellent educational programs. Students enrolling at MCC are able to complete the first two years of an undergraduate bachelor's degree program and be fully prepared to transfer to a four-year institution to complete their degree.

Convenient location in the center of the Valley of the Sun.
Over 150 Certificate, University Transfer Degree, and Associate Degree programs
Our 2+2 programs make it easy to complete the first two years of your bachelor's degree at MCC, and then finish at a university. The majority of general study credits are transferable.
ESL classes in grammar, reading, and conversation
Low, affordable tuition
Personal attention from highly qualified instructors
International Student Office with full line of services
Intercollegiate sports program
College concerts, theatre productions and lectures
Fully accredited by NCA (North Central Association)

Characteristics of Institution

Mesa Community College (MCC) is an accredited public, two-year institution offering courses leading to the associate degree and certificates. Both transfer and occupational programs are offered in a broad range of subjects. A program of Intensive English is available for international students who need to improve their English skills before entering regular academic programs. Student services include academic and immigration advising, assessment testing, career planning, child care, personal counseling, and tutoring services.

MCC offers many opportunities for students to enjoy campus life. Including events and activities, organizations, clubs, publications, music and theater performances, intercollegiate athletics and intramural sports.

Mesa Community College has two major campuses in the community of Mesa, Arizona: the main campus at Southern and Dobson, situated on 145 landscaped acres; and the new Red Mountain campus, expected to provide service to over 5,000 students. Both campuses provide modern and comfortable classroom, administration, physical education, laboratory, and occupational training facilities. Mesa is a relaxed and friendly community within close proximity to other resort cities such as Scottsdale and Phoenix. Mesa and its neighboring towns provide the student with ample educational, cultural, entertainment, and recreational resources.

Certificates/Degrees Offered

A.A., A.Bus., A.G.S., A.S., A.T.P., Certificates

English Programs

Mesa Community College offers an Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) Program for students who need to improve their English skills. Courses range from intermediate training in Listening and Speaking to advanced instruction in Idiomatic English. Classes introducing international students to American history and culture are included. Participants are given placement tests for enrollment at the appropriate study level(s). A minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or proof of six years of English instruction is required for entry into the Program. Students successfully completing the Intensive English Program will then be admitted into regular academic programs at Mesa Community College.

Fees And Other Expenses

TOTAL (estimated): $17,800

Application Materials Requested for Enrollment

Completed International Student Information Form (application)
Official TOEFL score
- For academic programs - minimum of 500 or 173 CBT
- For English programs - minimum of 400 or 97 CBT OR proof of six years of English instruction (official transcripts/letter from school)
Certified/notarized copy of official high school transcript with certified English translation
Evidence of Financial Support Form and a bank statement

Application Deadlines

International students are encouraged to apply as far in advance of the desired entry date as possible to allow ample time for application processing and other arrangements.

July 1, for Fall

November 1, for Spring

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

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