Welcome to Ventura College!
Any goal. Any background. Any future. Your first step starts here.
What Type of Student Are You?
Select the option below that best describes you. Each section will outline the steps to apply to Ventura College for your situation.
APPLY
- Apply for admission to Ventura College
- Dual Enrollment Students: Complete the Recommendation for Dual Enrollment e-Form with your principal/designee and parent/guardian. This form is automatically routed to Admissions & Records after you click submit.
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- Homeschool Students: Attach Private School Affidavit to e-form.
For detailed information about Dual Enrollment, visit the Dual Enrollment page for your Next Steps after acceptance.
Now accepting all application materials via email - vcinternational@vcccd.edu
- Complete the International Student Application
- Complete the Foreign Student Agreement
- Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee - You may mail a money order or cashier's check payable to Ventura College or complete the Credit Card Authorization Form
- Complete the Affidavit of Support Form
- Provide a copy your sponsor's most recent bank statement showing you have sufficient funds to pay tuition, fees, and living expenses for one year's estimated cost of 27,000 USD
- Submit an official letter from a bank official confirming your sponsor's financial standing and access to funds in the amount of 27,000 USD
- Provide a copy of your passport
- Submit proof of English proficiency
- Submit official transcripts (translated and evaluated) and diploma from your secondary school and all colleges and universities. Official, electronic transcripts must be emailed to vcadmissions@vcccd.edu or vcinternational@vcccd.edu
- Provide a letter in English describing your previous education, special interests, reason for apply to Ventura College, your intended major, and your educational goals after completing your studies
- Submit a letter of reference from a school instructor, administrator, or employer
- Transfer Students from another US institution: Submit a transfer clearance form completed by the school you are currently attending
- Transfer Students from another US institution: Submit a copy of your current I-20
- Transfer Students from another US institution: Submit a copy of your visa page
- Transfer Students from another US institution: Submit a copy of your I-94
Learn more about applying to Ventura College, application deadlines, obtaining a visa, and health insurance by visiting our International Students page.
All International Student inquiries should be directed to the International Student Office, at vcinternational@vcccd.edu.
