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International Education
Admission Information
for International
Students
International students are those students
admitted into the U.S. on a non-immigrant
visa. Students in an F-1 student status must
attend full time; students in other statuses
may attend part time.
If you are an international student, you must
submit the following documents:
1.College Application for Admission.
2.A statement of financial resources
sufficient for tuition and living expenses
while in the U.S. (Currently $15,650/year
based on tuition of $3,800/full time for one
semester. Subject to change without notice.)
3.A certified English translation of an official
high school, college or equivalent transcript.
4.Evidence of English language ability
(unless arriving to study English
as a Second Language). Submit
one of the following:
• TOEFL score of 475;
• Michigan English Language Test
score of 75;
• The Red Rocks basic-skills
Computerized Assessment test
• U.S. high school diploma with
two years of attendance.
Provisional admission may be available for
one semester without the documents in category
4; eligibility is determined by the college’s
assessment tests.
5.If transferring from a previous
U.S. school, you must submit a
copy of your most recent Form I-20 or IAP
66, a valid passport and Form I-94.
6. Proof of health insurance coverage
is required. If not covered, you will
automatically be billed for health insurance
through the college by the fifth day of classes.
Insurance must cover repatriation and
medical evacuation; these items are available
separately.
After the admissions materials have been
reviewed, we will issue the U.S.
Immigration Form I-20. Applicants outside
the U.S. must then present the I-20 and
original copies of financial support to the
nearest U.S. consulate or embassy to obtain
the F-1 visa.
Application Deadlines
Although applications are considered at any
time prior to the beginning of a term, students
should observe the following deadlines
to ensure the college enough time to
assess and process all necessary documents.
New admissions are not accepted after
classes begin.
Fall July 15
Spring December 1
Summer April 15
Assessment
Prior to registering for classes, students
must take the basic-skills Computerized
Assessment test and follow its placement
recommendations. The COMPASS takes
approximately two hours and is available
free of charge on a walk-in, first-come, firstserved
basis. Test times are listed in the current
schedule.
Foreign Credential
Transfer
College/university course credits earned at
foreign schools can be evaluated for transfer
to Red Rocks. It is strongly recommended
that you first have your foreign credits
assessed by a U.S. credential evaluation service.
Red Rocks provides a list of such services
on request.
Guaranteed Transfer to
Universities
Students who follow the college’s placement
advice will be guaranteed transfer of
their credits to nearly all of the universities
and colleges in Colorado, such as the
University of Colorado and Metropolitan
State College of Denver. Most transfer students
successfully enter the university of
their choice anywhere in the U.S. with
junior class standing after completing 60
credits at Red Rocks.
Housing/Family
Homestay Assistance
American family homestay opportunities
are often available to you, in addition to a
variety of local housing arrangements. You
should request housing information when
applying for admission.
International Intensive
English Program
If you wish to study only English as a
Second Language or continue with collegelevel
courses after ESL studies, you may
enter our Intensive English Program. The
program offers fulltime English instruction
(20-25 hours per week) at six levels of
beginning, intermediate, and advanced
skills.
International Student
Orientation
All new international students must attend
an International Student Orientation class.
This class is scheduled the Friday before
classes begin and helps you become familiar
with our campus, academic assessment, student
support services, registration, the U.S.
education system and the local community.
We will provide practical information about
housing, shopping, transportation, banking,
social customs and other topics useful for
life in the U.S.
Study Abroad
Red Rocks students may study for full
semesters in foreign countries throughout
the year. The college is a member of the
College Consortium for International
Studies (www.ccisabroad.org) that offers 83
affordable programs in 30 countries.
Approximately 90% of all course work is
taught in English. Scholarships from $1,000
-$8,000 per semester are available. Shortterm,
faculty-led study abroad excursions
for 10 days to two weeks are commonly
offered during spring and summer breaks.
Information
Information:303.914.6416, 303.914.6536,or
303.914.6538
e-mail: international@rrcc.edu
Internet: www.rrcc.edu/international
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