San mateo colleges of silicon valley
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Jing Luan, Ph.D. President
Transcript of San mateo colleges of silicon valley
Jing Luan, Ph.D.President
1. Most Attractive & Safe Location2. #1 in University Transfer
Admission Guarantees! 3. 300 Students Admitted by UC
Berkeley & UCLA (2015)4. Onsite Transfer Services
Provided by UC Berkeley 5. Honors Transfer Program to
UCLA 6. Priority Class Registration for our
International Students 7. Global Beca Scholarships 8. Sharing Best Rating with
Stanford University (S&P, 2014)
Agenda
• Overview of San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley• Top Reasons for Attending San Mateo Colleges of
Silicon Valley• 2 + 2 Transfer Pathway • Academic Programs at Our 3 Colleges
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley at a Glance
Tuition & Fees:$6,408 Popular Majors
Total Student
Population
International Students
Spring 2015
International Support Staff
Art Business Administration Biology CommunicationsComputer Science Engineering Early Childhood Education Fashion DesignInterior Design Psychology
6,000 130 1 full-time1 part-time
4 student assts
Accounting ArchitectureArt Business Administration Computer Science Digital Media Engineering Life SciencesPhysics Social Sciences
10,000 450 2 full-time1 part-time
5 student assts
Administration of Justice Automotive TechnologyBiotechnology Business Administration Early Childhood Education Elementary Education International Studies International Trade Journalism Renewable Energy
10,000 170 2 full-time# student assts
Top 5 Reasons for Attending San Mateo Colleges
1.Location2.Low Cost/High Value3.Easy Application Process4.University Guaranteed Transfers5.High Quality Student-Centered Learning
www.smccd.edu/international
Easy Application Process
1. Apply online: www.smccd.edu/international/apply
2. Submit supporting documents by email to:[email protected]@[email protected]
We accept applications year-round for the fall and spring semesters only. Application deadlines are:July 1: Fall Semester – Classes begin in mid-AugustNovember 15: Spring Semester – Classes begin in mid-January
Admissions Requirements1. Online International Student Application2. $50 Application fee3. English Proficiency Requirement
– TOEFL 480 (paper-based) or 56 (internet-based) or– IELTS 5.5 or– Successful course completion at a partner English Language
School– Visit our website for a complete list of acceptable alternatives
4. Official bank verification showing a minimum of $20,500 to cover tuition, fees and living expenses for the first year
5. Academic transcripts with English translations, if needed6. Copy of Passport7. Optional personal statement explaining educational and career goals
Housing
Option 1: HomestayInternational Student Placement (ISP) has successfully placed thousands of international students with host families. ISP hosts are personally interviewed and selected for the program. Complete application form here: http://isphomestays.com/college-programs/Option 2: Shared Housing/ApartmentsInternational Student Placement (ISP) helps students find shared housing/apartments with other international students. Complete application form here: http://isphomestays.com/college-programs/Option 3: Rent an apartment or a roomThe rent of a one bedroom apartment ranges between $1100 and $1,500 per month. A furnished room ranges between $800 and $1200 per month. Students must be prepared for additional costs of utilities, (gas, electricity, and telephone). There is a required security deposit of the first month rent (may be refundable).
The San Mateo Colleges do not offer on-campus housing/dormitory. Below are some of the options for housing:
California Public Higher Education
Community College
112C.S.U. 23 UC 10
2.4 Million Students 437,000 Students 237,000 Students
University Transfer Pathway System
(2 + 2)
2 + 2 Transfer Pathway
*2 years to earn an associate’s degree at a
community college
2 years at a4-year college or
university
4 yearsbachelor’s degree
After completing a 2-year associate’s degree at a community college (*depending on the student’s initial English and math placement results), students can transfer to a 4-year educational institution to complete another 2 years to obtain a bachelor’s degree.
University Transfer Pathway System
(2 + 2)
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon ValleyUniversity Transfer Pathway Program
Conditional Letters of Admission
The following universities offer a guaranteed transfer and conditional admission to our international students through our Transfer Pathway Program:
* All 23 of the California State Universities offer guaranteed transfers. Three of them (listed above) also authorize San Mateo Colleges to offer conditional admission letters.
IN CALIFORNIA* OUT OF STATE
University of California DavisUniversity of California IrvineUniversity of California MercedUniversity of California RiversideUniversity of California Santa BarbaraUniversity of California Santa CruzCalifornia State University, NorthridgeSan Francisco State UniversitySan Jose State UniversityNotre Dame de NamurSt. Mary’s College University of La Verne
Arizona State UniversityCentral Michigan UniversityIndiana University-Purdue Portland State UniversitySaint Michaels CollegeSUNY PlattsburgUniversity of CincinnatiUniversity of Michigan-FlintUniversity of OregonUniversity of Washington-TacomaUniversity of Wisconsin-Stout
Annual Tuition & Fees San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley and University Cost Comparison
San Mateo CollegesCal State University
University of CaliforniaPrivate College/University
$6,408
$14,400
$36,078
$48,000
SavingsBased on 2014-2015 tuition & fees, you can save between $30,000
to $90,000 in your first two years of study at our colleges.
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Universities for San Mateo Colleges of Silicon ValleyUC Berkeley has onsite transfer service at all three San Mateo Colleges - Gina Clayton, UC Berkeley Admissions
We value the transfer partnership with San Mateo Colleges - Bill Lacy, Vice Chancellor, UC Davis
100% admission rates for San Mateo Colleges transfers - Jordan English, UC Davis Admissions
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Low Cost/High Value
Transfer Centers
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Each college has a comprehensive Transfer Center that houses a library of university catalogs, brochures, and other information. The services provided are designed to help students transition from our colleges to a 4-year college or university. Drop-In Transfer Counseling Transfer Workshops Visits from university representatives University Tours Transfer Student Newsletters
Transfer Success
CAÑADA COLLEGE
• Engineering Professor Amelito Enriquez
• FREE one-week Math Jam and Physics Jam
• STEM Speaker Series• Embedded Peer Instruction Cohort
(EPIC)• Conferences and trips
• NASA• Robotics Olympics• Computer History Museum• And much more!
Allied HealthBiology
ChemistryComputer Science
Earth ScienceEngineeringKinesiology
PhysicsMath
Radiological Tech
ART & DESIGN AT CAÑADA COLLEGE
• Fashion Design & Merchandising• Digital Media
• Web Design• Graphic Design• 3D Animation & Video Game Art
• Interior Design• Green/Sustainable• Kitchen & Bath• Residential & Commercial
• Fine Art, Theater Arts, and Music
• Cañada College Art Gallery • Main Theater & Flexible Theater • Redwood Symphony• Arts & Olive Festival• Fiesta Cañada: Celebration of
Diversity
CAÑADA COLLEGEINTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTER
Kim LopezDean, Counseling Services
Supinda SirihekaphongInternational Program Manager
Karen OlesenCounselor
Dominique FranceschiDance, Colombia
Sierra WengSociology, HK
Moody MetryEngineering, Egypt
Alexandra ZhuangAccounting, China
INTERNATIONALSTUDENT
AMBASSADORS
Located in the heart of the Bay Area peninsula.Student Population:10,000International Students: 334(44 countries)
Programs:
AccountingArchitectureArtBusiness AdministrationComputer ScienceDigital Media/Graphic DesignEngineeringMathematicsMusicBroadcast & Electronic ArtsNursing/KinesiologySciences: Biology, Chemistry, Geology
79 AA/AS Degree Majors75 Certificate Programs
We are here for you.Danni Redding LapuzInternational Program ManagerInternational Student Center
Martin BednarekInternational CounselorCounseling Department
Vivyan LamOffice AssistantInternational Student Center
International Student Center
Student AssistantsWe have 5 International Counselors to serve you.
IndonesiaGerm
any
SlovakiaTaiwan
Skyline College
o Located just south of San Franciscoo Student Population: 10,447o International Students: 140
Programs65 Associate Degree Programs
Allied Health Network Engineering Automotive Technology Business Cosmetology Early Childhood Education Environmental Science and
Technology Hospitality, Retail and Tourism International Studies Journalism
International Students Program
Wissem Bennani Chikako Walker Daryan Chan Services Admissions Counseling
International Peer Advisors
Mark (St. Lucia)
Yidi (China)
Roma (China)
Musab (Saudi Arabia)
Thank you for your attention!
Ms. Supinda SirihekaphongCañada CollegeInternational Student Program4200 Farm Hill BlvdRedwood City, CA 94061Fax: (650) [email protected]
Ms. Danni Redding LapuzCollege of San MateoInternational Student Program1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd.San Mateo, CA 94402Fax: (650) [email protected]
Mr. Wissem BennaniSkyline College International Student Program3300 College DriveSan Bruno, CA 94066Fax: (650) [email protected]
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