Olympia, WA, U.S.A.
Named #2 in the nation, South Puget Sound Community College is an excellent choice for international students to learn English, earn an associate degree, and transfer to a 4-year university. We can't wait to meet you!
Minimum age requirement: Applicants must be at least 16 years old by their first quarter enrolled at SPSCC.
English proficiency: An English proficiency exam score (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) is not required for admission. Applicants who choose to provide an accepted English proficiency score will place directly into our college or high school completion program.
Visit the International Admissions page for application deadlines, important dates, and the list of required documents to apply for admission to SPSCC.
Tuition and fees are paid each quarter after the student registers for classes.
Payment options include: credit card, cashier's check, money order, wire transfer, personal check (from a U.S. bank) or traveler's check. Payment plans are available to currently enrolled students through Nelnet.
SPSCC awards hundreds of scholarships each year that range from $500 to $3,000. There are several scholarship application cycles a year. These scholarships are available to new and continuing international students. Some universities offer a transfer scholarship based on GPA when transferring from SPSCC.
On-campus employment is also available to international students up to 19 hours a week. You can apply for on-campus jobs once you have arrived on campus.
Housing options are available to SPSCC students through the Housing Program, though availability may be limited. For information about housing resources, priority application deadlines and accommodations, please visit the Housing information page. Students may choose to participate in the Housing Program or make independent housing arrangements that best meet their needs.
You have many ways to get involved on campus. SPSCC provides events, trips, lectures, sports, concerts, clubs, cultural programs, and leadership opportunities.
Every quarter there are more than 30 programs and services across campus for students to explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest. These opportunities include festivals, parades, concerts, performing arts, clubs, lectures, athletic games, shopping and hiking trips, and a lot more.
SPSCC's Intensive English Program will help you improve your English proficiency for use in academics, business, communication, careers, and culture.
International students are admitted to many top universities through the following options. By completing your first two years of college at SPSCC, you can:
Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degrees allow you to complete your first 90 credits at SPSCC and then transfer to a 4-year college or university in Washington as a junior (third year student). DTAs are a convenient and affordable way to pay for your bachelor's degree. Most private universities in Washington and many public universities out-of-state will also accept a DTA degree.
Transfer to one of the following Washington state colleges and universities:
SPSCC offers international students the chance to earn both a high school diploma in Washington State and an associate degree at the same time through the International High School Completion Dual Degree Program.
Program Advantages
International students are typically required to take two years (or six academic quarters) of full-time, college-level courses to fulfill the requirements for both the high school diploma and associate degree.
Our international student advisors will design an academic plan that satisfies the requirements for both a high school diploma and associate degree with each student. This educational plan will be developed after the student arrives on campus.
