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Admissions Information

Welcome to the Los Angeles Valley College's  International Admissions Application

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This application is for students applying to study at Valley College as an F-1 Visa holder (International Student). Valley College accepts international student applications for fall and spring semesters only.

Admission Information

To qualify for admission, Los Angeles Valley College requires applicants to demonstrate:

  1. English Proficiency
  2. Academic Ability
  3. Financial Solvency

Admissions requirements are the same; however, procedures vary based on the type of applicant. Let's figure out what type of applicant you are.

  1. OUT-OF-COUNTRY APPLICANTS
    Are you applying to LAVC from your country and planning to apply for your visa at home? If you answered yes, you are an out-of-country applicant. Click here for out-of-country admissions procedures.
  2. TRANSFER STUDENT APPLICANTS
    Are you currently attending another educational institution in the United States on an F-1 student visa? If you answered yes, you are a transfer student.
    Click here for transfer student application procedures.
  3. CHANGE OF STATUS APPLICANTS
    Are you currently in the United States and want to change your visa type to become an F-1 student? If you answered yes, you are a change-of-status applicant.
    Click here for change-of-status application procedures.
  4. CONCURRENTLY ENROLLED APPLICANTS
    If you wish to concurrently enroll in a class at Los Angeles Valley College, while attending another school, you are a concurrent student. Click here for the concurrent enrollment application procedure.

APPLICATION PERIOD

APPLICANTS SPRING SEMESTER FALL SEMESTER
Out-of-Country Aug 1 - Nov 1 Feb 1 - Jun 1
Change-of-Status Aug 1 - Nov 1 Feb 1 - Jun 1
Transfer Aug 1 - Nov 30 Feb 1 - Jun 30

Make sure to be accurate and provide complete details when submitting your application.

Los Angeles Valley College

International Students Admissions
5800 Fulton Ave.
Valley Glen, CA 91401

The decision regarding your admission will be determined once the International Students Office receives all supporting documents and the application fee.

Students with questions can contact our office at http://www.lavc.edu/international/ or 818-778-5517

Click Here to Begin Application