International Students

San Juan College is pleased to admit international students. There are three ways in which an International student may obtain admission to the college: 1) Regular Degree Seeking On-Campus Admission, 2) Online Program Admission, and 3) Non-Degree Seeking Admission. Below you will find detailed information and criteria regarding admission requirements for each of the three types of admission, general notes about SJC’s International Student Program policies, and information about the College.

Regular Degree Seeking On-Campus Admission Requirements

1. A San Juan College application must be submitted. The application must have the prospective student's name written on it exactly as it is stated on their passport.
2. An official copy of TOEFL score results must be sent directly to the Admissions and Records office. A minimum score of 500 (paper based), 173 (computer based), and 61 (internet based) is required before admission will be granted.
3. All international students must have completed a secondary school and been awarded a diploma. Official secondary school transcripts of all coursework, translated in English, must be provided. These transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions and Records office from one of the NACES members: http://www.naces.org/members.htm
4. A notarized bank financial statement must be provided indicating sufficient funds are available for the student’s education and living expenses. The signed and verified financial statement must show an account balance of no less than $15,080 per academic year (spring/fall semester). If classes are taken in the summer, there is an additional $7,540 (see: "Financial Obligations" table below). Note: Amount subject to change. Please refer to the Schedule of Classes for the current tuition and fee schedule for the semester of application.
5. Notarized proof of a satisfactory physical examination (within the last six months) by a licensed physician must be provided along with laboratory slips. The physician must use the medical history form provided by San Juan College for this purpose. 
6. Proof of current health and accident insurance must be provided.
7. Completion of the Accuplacer (college placement test) to determine course placement.
8. Student must pay the SEVIS fee of $200 at: https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/
9. After all items have been received, and the student is admitted, an I-20 will be sent to the student in preparation for obtaining a visa. All new students must arrive in time to attend a New Student Orientation session before classes start. Dates may be obtained from the Admissions office.
10. Students must check-in with the Coordinator of Enrollment Services immediately upon their arrival to SJC.
11. It the student's responsibility to know the rules and regulations associated with their F-1 visa! Be aware that violating the status of a visa has serious consequences, which may include deportation and the potential of not being allowed to enter the United States again in the future. 

General Information for Regular Degree-Seeking On-Campus Admission International Students

• International students are responsible for locating suitable housing. Campus housing is not available.
• International students should be prepared to provide their own local transportation. Public transportation services are minimal.
• Students already attending college in the United States must follow the admission procedures outlined above and work through their advisor of the school they are transferring from. Additionally, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and must not be on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension.
• In compliance with F-1 visa requirements, San Juan College only awards Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees to Regular Degree-Seeking On-Campus international students. F-1 visa students will NOT be admitted into any Associate of Applied Science programs (this includes all technical/vocational programs).
• Financial aid is not available to international students. This includes grants, loans, and work-study.
• International students must enroll in at least 12 credit hours each semester and maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA. 
• San Juan College policy does not allow international students to work on campus.
• Credits earned at colleges outside of the United States may be eligible for transfer. To be considered for transfer credit, the credits must be evaluated and translated by one of the following NACES members: http://www.naces.org/members.htm and sent to San Juan College Admissions and Records. The student is responsible for payment of the required fee and for providing all required documentation. 
• Curricular and Optional training opportunities are not permitted for international students at San Juan College. No exceptions to this policy can be made.
•  International students pay non-resident tuition and all general fees, plus a $200.00 per credit hour international student fee. Please refer to the current Schedule of Classes for current tuition and fees rates.

On-line Programs Admission Requirements (for programs offered entirely online)

1. On-line International students must have an official copy of TOEFL score results sent directly to the Admissions and Records office. A minimum score of 500 (paper based), 173 (computer based), and 61 (internet based) is required before admission will be granted.
2. On-line International students must meet all academic eligibility requirements as mandated by the San Juan College academic catalog, including:

• Must have completed a secondary school and been awarded a diploma. Official secondary school transcripts of all coursework, translated in English, must be provided. These transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions and Records office from one of the following NACES members: http://www.naces.org/members.htm.  
• Completion of the Accuplacer (college placement test) to determine course placement. Note: this requirement may be waived if transfer credits from other college courses indicate passing grades in college level math, reading, and English. Credits earned at colleges outside of the United States may be eligible for transfer. To be considered as transfer credits, the credits must be evaluated and translated by one of the members of NACES: http://www.naces.org/members.htm and sent to San Juan College Admissions and Records. The student is responsible for payment of the required fee and for providing all required documentation .
• Must work with the Advising and Counseling Center on-line advisor for completion of Accuplacer (if needed), class registration, and completion of on-line new student orientation.

    3. On-line International students pay non-resident tuition and general fees. Please refer to the current Schedule of Classes for current tuition rates.

Non-Degree Seeking Admission Requirements

International students are welcome to apply to San Juan College as a non-degree seeking student. Non-degree admission is intended for the student not seeking a degree or certificate at San Juan College or for students who do not meet the requirements for either Regular Degree Seeking On-Campus admission or Online Program admission. A student who has not graduated from high school (or the international equivalent of a United States high school) may be admitted as a non-degree student, provided the student is at least 18 years of age on the first day of the term the student is enrolling in and his/her class has graduated from high school.

Courses taken as a non-degree student may be transferred to another college (must check with the college you are transferring to for complete listing of transferrable classes), taken for job improvement, or personal enrichment. International students do NOT need to be in an F-1 status to be non-degree seeking and no college or high school transcripts are required to be admitted as a non-degree seeking student. NOTE: If a student wishes to change their admit status from non-degree seeking to regular degree seeking on-campus admission or online program admission, they must meet all the criteria as stated above for each respective admission type.

Non-degree seeking students who wish to enroll in English, mathematics, or reading courses at San Juan College, are required to take the Accuplacer and satisfy the required pre-requisite and co-requisite course requirements for all courses.

Non-Degree Seeking International students pay non-resident tuition and general fees. Please refer to the current Schedule of Classes for current tuition rates.

Information About the Area
 

 Feel free to call (505) 566-3545 or write for more information or to obtain an International Student brochure.
International Students at San Juan College
Admissions and Records

4601 College Blvd.

Farmington, NM 87402