Welcome to International Student Programs (ISP)! We help F-1 visa students smoothly transition to MPC, providing academic counseling, transfer assistance, and immigration support. With over 100 fields of study, including certificate programs and transfer agreements with CSU and UC systems, you'll find everything you need to achieve your goals at MPC and feel fully supported throughout your journey.
Student Services (STS)
ROOM STS-219
Monday - Friday: 8AM - 5 PM
*Closed: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
ISP Application - Required Documents
To apply, you must have:
- Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
- Graduated from a secondary school, or high school equivalency program, or have IGCSE or O-level certificates with passing scores in 5 subject courses
- Applicants under 18 may undergo an interview to assess readiness
Spring 2025 Admissions Period:
- September 1 to November 30, 2024
Please provide unofficial transcripts from all your previous schools, including copies
of diplomas and academic transcripts detailing course names, grades, and duration.
Official transcripts from the most recent institution are required, translated into
English, sent directly from the school, stamped, sealed, and unopened. To qualify
for transfer credit at MPC, college and university transcripts must be translated
and evaluated, a process that requires official copies of both the original and translated transcripts.
English Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you must provide an English Language Proficiency score, unless:
- You have completed at least two years of high school education in English, or
- You have achieved level 3 at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey
You can use the following English proficiency test options:
- TOEFL Requirement: 45 (internet-based), 133 (computer-based), or 450 (paper-based). An official TOEFL score report is required and must be recent (within two years of application to MPC). Our ETS code is: 4490 - you will need to provide this code during your TOEFL test for the results to be mailed to us.
- IELTS Requirement: 5. An official IELTS Test Report Form is required and must be recent (within two years of application to MPC).
- Duolingo Requirement: 80. Select "Monterey Peninsula College" when sending results
Statement of Purpose
Please provide a detailed statement of your academic and professional aspirations. Explain why you're applying to Monterey Peninsula College, what your educational objectives are, and why MPC is the right fit for you. Also, include your educational background and any activities since your last enrollment. Finally, outline your plans after completing your studies at MPC.
Applicants must show they have access to funds for one year of study via a bank statement and fill out the Confidential Financial Statement form. If funds belong to someone else, include a typed, dated, and signed affidavit of support stating the amount and duration of sponsorship. All documents must be in English.
A Photo ID
Provide a color copy of your passport ID page.
More Information for Global Students
International Transfer Students
Am I Considered a Transfer Student?
If any of these situations apply to you, you are considered a transfer student:
- You hold an I-20 from a high school or college in the United States and you are completing your studies at that school.
- You hold an I-20 from a high school or college within the United States and you recently completed your studies at that school.
- You are completing an Optional Practical Training (OPT) work assignment authorized through your F-1 student visa.
Transferring into MPC
MPC can only issue a new I-20 once your current school releases your record to us
in the SEVIS system.
Your current school must transfer your I-20. Follow these steps to transfer to MPC:
- Complete the MPC application for admission as outlined above. If you have been accepted, you will receive a letter of admission.
- You must request that your current school transfer you to MPC. We recommend that you submit your MPC acceptance letter along with the Transfer Form for your current school to complete.
- Submit the completed Transfer Form to MPC. Your current school will notify MPC of the pending transfer, setting a "release date," the last date the school can withdraw the transfer.
- Your current school will transfer your I-20 to MPC.
- MPC will issue a new I-20.
Guest Enrollment
Take a Class at MPC While Enrolled Elsewhere
- An F-1 student may attend MPC during the academic year, provided they maintain full-time enrollment at their primary college or university.
F-1 students wishing to guest enroll at MPC must submit the completed MPC Guest Enrollment Form and required documentation to the ISP office before registration
- If you’re an F-1 student currently attending MPC, you may attend another college or university during the academic year provided you maintain full time enrollment. A minimum of 6 units must be taken at MPC.
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MPC F-1 students who wish to guest enroll at another institution must contact that college or university to obtain a guest enrollment form. Once completed, make an appointment with ISP staff to discuss approval.
Find Your Place at MPC
Meet others with similar interests and backgrounds. Connect with additional support services. Make MPC your second home by getting involved.
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