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International Student Admissions
Columbia College's admission standards are moderately selective. Freshman
international students are considered for admission based on an individual
evaluation of overall secondary school performance. Students must complete
a full sequence of university-preparatory studies that would qualify them
for admission to university-level work in their home country. Transfer students
generally are considered for admission based on completed college coursework
with a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or higher.
Columbia College offers international scholarships based on academic coursework and
test scores. Check out the Financial Assistance section for information on
costs and international
scholarships and awards.
Do I have to take take an English proficiency test?
The TOEFL or IELTS score is not
required for admission, but is used to help determine
if English instruction is needed once a student enrolls at Columbia College.
The Columbia College TOEFL code is 6095. Students with a TOEFL score of 500 (paper-based),
173 (computer-based), or 61 (internet-based), or a minimum IELTS band score
of 5.0, with no individual band score below 5.0 will be considered for academic
coursework. Students who have not taken the TOEFL or IELTS exam, or have scored
below the minimum requirements will be considered for admission to the English
as a Second Language (ESL) Program.
How to Apply to Columbia College
There are several ways to complete an application for admission to Columbia College.
You can complete the paper application, submit an
online application, or
print an application  from our
Web site to send via surface mail. Below are step-by-step instructions to help
you
complete the admissions process.
- Submit the application for admission to Columbia College with a $25 (U.S. dollars)
non-refundable application fee. Your application will not be processed until the
application fee is received.
- Request original secondary school records in the native language and an original
English translation of these records be sent directly to the Admissions Office.
- Request original transcripts from all colleges/universities in the native language
and an original English translation of these records be sent directly to the Admissions
Office.
- Provide official, original bank documents demonstrating the total cost of
attendance for one academic year. If the bank documents are provided by
a third party, they must be accompanied by a letter of intent by the sponsor
stating his/her intention to accept financial responsibility for the applicant.
- Show proof of English proficiency in one of the following forms:
- An original TOEFL score of 500 or above on the paper-based exam, 173 or above
on the computer-based exam, or 61 or above on the internet-based exam;
- An original IELTS overall band score of 5.0 or higher, with no individual bad
score below 5.
- An original APIEL score of 3 or higher;
- Proof of completion of an advanced proficiency level in an accredited English
as a Second Language (ESL) program;
- Proof of completion of an equivalent of English Composition I with a grade
of "C" or better at a U.S. institution.
Note: Students with no TOEFL score or a score less than 500 on the paper-based
exam, less than 173 on the computer-based exam, less than 61 on the internet-based
exam, or with an IELTS score below 5.0 will be considered for admission
to our ESL program.
- Submit the Columbia College
SEVIS Supplement
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- Students transferring to Columbia College from an institution in the United States
must also submit:
- Original transcripts from each institution attended (including ESL programs)
- Copies of a valid passport, visa, I-94 card and I-20 from the last institution
attended
- A completed Transfer Eligibility Form
- Students on a F-2 visa must apply for admission as Non-Degree Seeking and enroll in courses that are avocational or recreational in nature.
When all application documents have been received, students are notified in writing
of the admission decision. Students who are admitted and eligible for a SEVIS
I-20 form will receive it in the acceptance packet.
To Check on the Status of your Application
If you have submitted
an application and are interested in finding out what materials are still needed
before your file can be reviewed, please contact our International Admissions Counselor, John Wilkerson, and
he will be happy to assist you.
You can fax your request to (573) 875-7506, send
e-mail to jhwilkerson@ccis.edu, or call him at (573) 875-7343.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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