International Students Admissions

San Joaquin Delta College will begin accepting Admission Applications from both initial status and transfer applicants for the Spring 2022 term on 7/26/2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) requires initial status students to enroll in a minimum of one in-person or hybrid class to maintain F-1 status. Counseling (COUNS) 8, Education and Interpersonal Growth (3 units) will be required for all initial status F-1 students to ensure the in-person or hybrid course requirement is met. The course will also be available for F1 transfer students as well as general students.

Application & Semester Dates

Summer 2021 Semester

Application Dates & Deadlines

Nov. 1, 2020 – International Student Online Application for Admission open for transfer students only.
April 17, 2021 – International Student Online Application for Admission will close for the Summer term.
April 24, 2021 – all admission requirements due

Semester Dates

Intersession dates: May 24 – August 13, 2021.

Fall 2021 Semester

Application Dates & Deadlines

Feb. 1, 2021 – International Student Online Application for Admission open for transfer students only
July 16, 2021 – International Student Online Application for Admission closes
July 23, 2021 – all admission requirements due

Semester Dates

Students must report their arrival to the International Student Program by August 2, 2021.
Mandatory Orientation – August 3, 2021.
Semester dates: August 23 – December 17, 2021.

Spring 2022 Semester

Application Dates & Deadlines

July 26, 2021 – International Student Online Application for Admission open to both initial status and transfer applicants.
Nov. 15, 2021 – International Student Online Application for Admission closes
Nov. 22, 2021 – all admission requirements due for initial status applicants
Dec. 1, 2021 – 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 10 – May 18, 2022.

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	Associate Degree or Certificate Program
	Less than 6.0	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 is one of the following ways:
- Submit an official score reports from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (intuition code 4706) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
- Complete the College's English as a Second Language (ESL) Guided Self-Placement Test. 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 complete ESL Program levels and course information: ESL Program
- English Medium of Instruction: If you have completed a minimum of one year of study at the secondary level or higher in English, provide an official letter from the school principal stating your name, date of birth, duration of study, and medium of instruction.
- Submit an official transcript 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 curent I-94.
- Official transcript(s) from all schools you have attended in the U.S.
- 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
  Fax: (209) 954-3754
  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.
Standard Delivery
- US Postal Service International First Class Mail, which may take a minimum of three weeks to most countries. Email melissa.black@deltacollege.edu with the complete mailing address, including the recipient name if other than yourself.

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!

International Students Admissions

Summer 2021 Semester

Application Dates & Deadlines

Semester Dates

Fall 2021 Semester

Application Dates & Deadlines

Semester Dates

Spring 2022 Semester

Application Dates & Deadlines

Semester Dates

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