International Students Admissions

International Students Admission

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has issued updated guidance which continues the original SEVP COVID-19 Pandemic Guidance issued March 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent update extended the Pandemic Guidance through the 2022-2023 academic year (Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023).

Summary of the updated Guidance:

Students in the US in valid F-1 status as of March 9, 2020, and who have been continuously enrolled since their arrival, are eligible to enroll in 100% online classes. They also have the option to maintain F-1 status while completing online coursework from their home country and remain in active F-1 status.
Students who entered the US after March 9, 2020, are required to enroll in a minimum of one in-person or hybrid course each Fall and Spring semester. Enrollment in 100% online classes is not allowed.

Application & Semester Dates

Spring 2023 Semester

Application Dates & Deadlines

July 15, 2022 – International Student Online Application for Admission open to both initial status and transfer applicants.
Nov. 1, 2022 – International Student Online Application for Admission closes for initial status applicants.
Nov. 3, 2022 – All admission requirements due for initial status applicants.
Dec. 1, 2022 – International Student Online Application for Admission closes for transfer status applicants.
Dec. 3, 2022 - All admission requirements due for transfer applicants.

Semester Dates

Students must report their arrival to the International Student Program by Jan. 2, 2022.
Jan. 3, 2022 – Mandatory Orientation
Semester dates: January 17 – May 20, 2023.

Summer 2023 Semester

Application Dates & Deadlines

December 1, 2022 – International Student Online Application for Admission opens.
New F-1 Applicants - Initial Status
- March 1, 2023 – International Student Online Application for Admission closes.
- March 8, 2023 – all admission requirements due for initial status applicants.
Current F-1 Student Transfer Applicants – must be in good academic standing and valid F-1 status to be eligible for transfer.
- April 24, 2023 – International Student Online Application for Admission closes.
- May 1, 2023 — all admission requirements due for F-1 transfer applicants.

Students must report their arrival to the International Student Program by May 9, 2023.

Semester Dates

Intersession dates: May 30 - August 4, 2023.

Fall 2023 Semester

Application Dates & Deadlines

Feb. 1, 2023 – International Student Online Application for Admission open.
New F-1 Applicants - Initial Status
- June 1, 2023 – International Student Online Application for Admission closes.
- June 8, 2023 – all admission requirements due for initial status applicants.
Current F-1 Student Transfer Applicants – must be in good academic standing and valid F-1 status to be eligible for transfer.
- July 25, 2023 – International Student Online Application for Admission closes.
- August 1, 2023 – all admission requirements due for F-1 transfer applicants.

Semester Dates

Students must report their arrival to the International Student Program by August 1, 2023.
Mandatory New F-1 Student Workshop – August 2, 2023.
Semester dates: August 21 – December 15, 2023.

Application Instructions

Step 1: Complete the International Student Online Application for Admission

Apply online using the International Student Online Application for Admission

If you have only one name, please use the following format when you submit your online application:
- Example: if your given names are Randeep Singh, you would enter your name as follows:
- Last name: Randeep Singh
- First name: N F N
Be sure to provide ALL of the application information requested as it applies to you. Mandatory data includes Postal Codes for international addresses, Zip Codes for US addresses, and international and/or US telephone numbers with country and area codes. Missing data will delay your application.
After you have submitted the online application, you must complete, Step 2 - Submit Required Documents.
The same application and documents are required whether you need English instruction first or you meet the English proficiency level required to begin degree coursework.

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Step 2: Submit Required Documents

1. Passport Identification Page

Submit a copy of your passport identification page.
Submit copies of the passport identification pages for all dependents (spouse and/or child/children) who will accompany you.

2. Diploma and Transcripts

Submit diploma or leaving certificate and official (original) transcripts from secondary schooling.
If you have have completed college level coursework or degree in the United States, submit an official transcript.
Transcripts from foreign colleges or universities are optional. Delta College credit cannot be given for coursework completed outside the U.S.
If the original language is not English, a certified English translation must accompany all documents.

3. Proof of English Proficiency/Skill Level

Test Type	Score	Admission Status
Delta College ESL Self-Guided Placement Test	Intermediate Level 1 minimum	ESL Pathway Program or Language Training
	College level English	Associate Degree or Certificate Program
IELTS	6.0 or higher on all bands	Associate Degree or Certificate Program
	Less than 6.0 on all bands	ESL Pathway Program or Language Training
TOEFL - Computer	173 or higher	Associate Degree or Certificate Program
	Less than 172	ESL Pathway Program or Language Training
TOEFL - Internet	61 or higher	Associate Degree or Certificate Program
	Less than 61	ESL Pathway Program or Language Training
TOEFL - Paper	500 or higher	Associate Degree or Certificate Program
	Less than 500	ESL Pathway Program or Language Training

Proof of English language proficiency/skill level is required of all students. You may provide proof of your language proficiency in one of the following ways:
- Submit an official score reports from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (Institution code 4706) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
- Complete the College's Self- Guided English as a Second Language (ESL) Self- Assessment when directed. Instructions will be emailed on receipt of the International Student Online Application for Admission. Applicants must be able to answer questions about themselves in English, read and write basic paragraphs, and correctly use present tense verbs in sentences. Please click on the following link for important information on ESL levels and courses: ESL Program for F-1 Students
- Submit an official transcript to melissa.black@deltacollege.edu if you have completed transferable English courses at an accredited U.S. college or university, or graduated from a U.S. high school.

4. Proof of Financial Support

Submit proof of financial support issued within the last six (6) months, showing that you meet the minimum estimated expenses required for F-1 students. See F-1 Student Expenses for complete details.
All documentation (bank statements, etc.) must be in English.
Your proof of financial support may come from multiple sources. Each source must provide all of the required documentation.
Select one of the following methods to provide proof of financial support:
- F-1 Student Sponsor Form and required documentation, either a letter from a bank official or balance statement confirming the account holder's name and the amount of funds available. Use this form if the applicant or sponsor account balance(s) meet the minimum amount required.
- United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, including required supporting documentation. Please read and follow the instructions carefully. Use this form only if the financial sponsor does not have the minimum amount required available in a bank account but has the means to provide the required financial support (bank balance(s) and income).
- A financial support letter from a government agency or scholarship award letter.

5. Essay

Submit a one-page essay that describes your reason for applying to SJDC, including your educational background and goals.
The essay must be written in English and must be an original and true representation of your writing and language skills.

6. Application Processing Fee

Submit the $50 application processing fee.
Pay online by credit card in MyDelta. Instructions will be emailed when the application has been received.
In person by check, cash or credit card at the Cashier's Office, located in the Horton Administration Building, Room 102A.
By check/money order mailed to:
Delta College International Student Program
5151 Pacific Ave, Box 102
Stockton CA 95207.

7. Transfer Students

If you are an F-1 student currently attending another college, university, or language school in the U.S., you are eligible for transfer if you have maintained F-1 Visa status.
The following documents are also required:
- Copies of I-20's from all US schools you have attended.
- Copy of the visa and identification pages from your passport, and your current I-94.
- Official transcript(s) from all schools you have attended in the U.S.
  - You may submit an unofficial transcript for admissions purposes, however official transcripts are required to complete transfer and register for classes.
- Completed F1 Student SEVIS Transfer Form

How to Submit Required Documents

Submit required documents by e-mail, fax, or mail. E-mailed documents must be scanned. Pictures taken with a mobile device will not be accepted.
- Send all the above documents to:
  Email: melissa.black@deltacollege.edu
  Mail:
  San Joaquin Delta College
  International Student Program
  5151 Pacific Ave, Box 102
  Stockton, CA 95207-6370
  USA
Allow 10 business days for processing after all required documents have been submitted. All documents become the property of SJDC and will be not be copied or returned.

Choose a Delivery Option for your Form I-20.

On admission to Delta College, an acceptance letter and Form I-20 will be mailed to only you, your parent(s), or legal guardian for student under the age of 18. Please choose a delivery option for your documents:

Express Delivery
- Express mail service is available for an additional fee through eshipGlobal’s University Express Mail Service (UEMS). Please select the following link to download Shipping Information for International Students.
Email
- Email I-20 to the applicant’s email address from the application for admission. No other email addresses will be used.
- Paper versions of the documents will not be mailed.

Have Questions?

The International Student Program office is here to help you with applying and attending Delta College. Call or email us or use our Live Chat to send us your questions!