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Seattle Central Community College
Every year, 10, 000 American students and 650 international students from
more than 40 countries choose Seattle Central Community College. Like
most accredited, state-supported community colleges, Seattle Central
boasts a top-notch faculty, small classes, a variety of study programs, personal attention, and low tuition.
So
What Makes Seattle Central Unique
We're
Number One
Out
of more than 1, 200 community colleges, Seattle Central was chosen by
TIME Magazine in 2001 as "
Location, Location, Location
Seattle Central is the only community college located in downtown
Seattle, Washington. You'll
find us on lively Capitol Hill, about a 15 minute walk from the
skyscrapers, and surrounded by a variety of restaurants, coffee houses, clubs, movie theaters, and shops. Seattle is safe and friendly, and has
been on many national lists of "
A Variety of
Quality Programs
College Transfer:
College Bridge:
Intensive ESL:
Workforce Education (Professional Technical):
High School Completion:
Short-Term Certificates:
American Internship Experience:
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For example:
International students who attend Seattle Central
In addition,
UW Native vs. SCCC Transfer Students
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Students in the College Bridge (CB) program are guaranteed acceptance
into college classes after they complete the program
there
Our
most recent study showed that 87% of the CB graduates continued their
studies at Seattle Central. Of these, 93% began full time college level
work the next quarter. Overall, the average GPA of our international
students in college programs is 3. 5 (with 4. 0 being perfect)
The Price is Right
We
offer scholarships for international students (up to $100, 000 each year)
and a Job Referral Service to help international students find on-campus
employment.
NoTOEFL'
Students with a TOEFL score of 520 (190) or higher and a Writing score
of 4. 0 or higher may enroll in any college program (College Transfer, Workforce Education, High School Completion) directly without additional
English testing. Those with a 520 TOEFL (no minimum Writing score
required) may enroll in the Short-Term Certificate Program. Those with a
470 (150) TOEFL may enroll in the College Bridge program. Students
interested in the College Bridge or Intensive English programs who do
not have a TOEFL score can take a placement test upon arrival at Seattle
Central and then placed in the program and level that corresponds to
their test results.
Housing
The
most popular housing options are apartments within walking distance of
Seattle Central, and homestays. For shorter stays, options include a
hotel, rooming house, or hostel.
Numerous Services and Resources
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The International Education Programs (IEP) staff offers
orientation services and academic advising. In addition, one faculty
level counselor is assigned to work solely with international students
in career, educational and personal Counselling.
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The IEP Activities Office organizes several activities and trips
each quarter, such as Conversation Partners and local and weekend
excursions. Student Leadership offers additional opportunities to get
involved with American students and the community through a variety of
clubs and organizations, student government, and the school newspaper.
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Free tutoring is available to all ESL students and in many
college subject areas.
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The Cooperative Education staff provides assistance with
internships, job searches, resumes, letters and interview preparation.
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The modern Student Activities Center boasts a weight room, swimming pool, racquetball/squash courts, game room, gymnasium and
running track. The Computer Center, Library, Performance Hall, Cafeteria and dining rooms, Art Gallery, convenience store and
Bookstore offer numerous other resources and opportunities for
Seattle Central students.
Diversity
With 650 international students and one of the most diverse American
college student populations in the U. S. (as noted by TIME Magazine), our
students learn not only from textbooks and teachers, but from
classmates, too.
Applying is Easy
International students can enter our programs four times each year: in
fall, winter, spring or summer.
CONTACT
Seattle Central Community College
Tel: (206) 587-5450
Fax: (206) 587-6321
Email: IEPSCCC@sccd. ctc.edu
Website:
http: //seattlecentral. org/
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