International Students: How to Apply & Register

MiraCosta College welcomes students from all over the world!  At MiraCosta, we embrace diversity and provide a support, inclusive environment for all.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age. You belong here!

Submit an Inquiry Form to Receive information

Priority Application Deadlines for International Program (F-1 Visa)

  • Fall Semester – July 1
  • Spring Semester – November 15

* Applications may be accepted after the deadline on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to contact the International Office at IIP@miracosta.edu for more information and to discuss your options.

* Due to the limited number of courses available to international students on F-1 visas during the summer term, we are not currently accepting summer applications. Please apply for admission for the Fall or Spring regular term instead.

Sumbit a Complete Application Packet

To be eligible for admission, you will need to complete all of the following documents:

International Student Application Form
Complete and submit the International Student Application Form
Copy Of Passport

Copy of the personal information page of your passport. Email copy of passport to iip@miracosta.edu

Official Transcripts

Submit a copy of all your official school transcripts with Certified English translations. Screenshots are not accepted.

  • High school or secondary school with proof of graduation (3 years)
  • Colleges and Universities
    • US and/or International, if attended
    • For students lookig to transfer their coursework completed outside the United States, MiraCosta accepts international transcript evaluations that have been evaluated by an approved evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Please consult with our academic counselor before sending your transcripts to an evaluation service.  For more information, visit the Evaluations webpage.

Once admitted, you will need to provide original official transcripts from each school upon your arrival to campus. If students complete additional classes after admission, a final official transcript must be received before the first day of class.

Email official transcripts to iip@miracosta.edu

Proof Of English Proficiency

Submit a valid English proficiency test result to iip@miracosta.edu. Test results must be no older than 2-years from the application date.  For additional accedpted proofs of English proficiency, please contact the International Office.

A minimum score on any of the following is required for admission:

If you do not have an English proficiency test score, consider enrolling in the English Language Institute (ELI) at MiraCosta College.
Financial Support Documents

Submit an Affidavit of Financial Support signed by sponsor.

Submit official bank letter or statement from you or your financial sponsor* showing a minimum of $28,500 USD. Bank statements must be in English (funds do not have to be shown in USD) and show the issue date within the past 5 months of submission.

* We do not accept income statements, proof of mortgage, retirement savings plan such as 401K, stocks, bonds, and investments.

Email financial documents to iip@miracosta.edu

Transfer Clearance Form If Currently In The US On F-1 Visa
Submit F-1 Visa copy, all previous I-20 forms, and Transfer Clearance Form to iip@miracosta.edu

Getting Accepted

Complete Application

Once we finalize the admission review process, you will receive an acceptance letter by email, which will includes next steps to prepare for enrollment and arrival.

Deferring Application

If you have decided not to attend MiraCosta for the semester you originally applied for, you may defer your admission to a future semester.  Plesae submit an updated International Student Application Form for the new semester by email at iip@miracosta.edu.

Incomplete Application

If your application is incomplete, you will receive a follow-up email with a list of the required document(s). Please make every effort to email all required documents before the application deadline.

Concurrent Enrollment without SEVIS I-20 Transfer

If you are an international students studying at another school in the Unites States and would like to take a course at MiraCosta College without transferring, please visit the Concurrent Enrollment webpage.

Learn More about the International Office

Discover more about our campus, our programs and the application process. For more information visit the International Office webpage.

Questions about the application process?

iip@miracosta.edu