International student enrollment requirements

Education

You must have a college degree. This could be an associate’s, bachelor's, master's, doctorate, or another equivalent higher degree.

English Proficiency Score

Note: An English waiver may apply if you have completed a university or college degree from an English-speaking country. We also accept qualifications from a few language institutions.

Take these steps to apply as a full-time international student

STEP 1: Download and fill out the International Student Application Form.

International Student Application

STEP 2: Gather the following documents:

• Bank statement showing a minimum of $30,000 to cover yearly living and tuition expenses
• Proof of English Proficiency
• Copy of college transcripts or diploma
• Copy of passport
• Resume (optional)
• Personal Statement (optional)

Domestic status

If you are already in the U.S. or planning to transfer from another U.S. institution, please provide:

• A copy of your visa
• A copy of your I-94
• A copy of your recent I-20 (for transfer students)

STEP 3: Send in your application.

Send your completed application forms via email to:

• extensioninternational@ucsc.edu

or send your application by regular mail to:

• International Program Assistant
  UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
  3175 Bowers Avenue
  Santa Clara, CA 95054
  USA

Step 4: Pay your application fee.

Log into your Student Account to pay the $150 application fee.  

See Certificates and Costs page for more information.

F-1 Visa Application Deadlines

International student applications must be submitted by the following dates.

Here is our academic calendar.

Quarter	Quarter Start/End Dates	If you are IN THE U.S. Application Due Dates	If you are NOT IN THE U.S. Application Due Dates
Fall	August 19–Dec 31	August 1	July 15
Winter	Jan 1–Mar 31	December 15	November 15
Spring	March 18–June 15	March 1	February 15
Summer	June 3–Aug 31	May 15	May 1