Proof of English Language proficiency: A minimum score or higher on an approved English proficiency examination
For other options, please review the following documents:
For applicants who are 17 years or younger, proof of high school completion is required. You will need to provide a copy of your final transcript and a copy of your diploma. If you apply before you complete high school, we can offer a conditional acceptance on the basis that you provide a copy of your transcript and diploma by the program start date of the semester you applied for. For those applicants who are 18 years or older, we only require a copy of your high school or college transcript.
One of the application requirements is an academic transcript or proof of high school completion, but we are always happy to talk with you about your situation. Please email csminternational@smccd.edu if this question applies to you.
Although College of San Mateo does not offer on-campus housing or dormitories or guardianship services, there are many housing options for our students to choose from. It is important to secure your housing before or shortly after you arrive. Please visit the Homestay Program page for more information.
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley is proud to offer a homestay placement service for our international students. Our homestays are safe, affordable and quality housing accommodations with a local host family. You will find the application on the Housing page.
You will find more information about short term housing and apartments on the Other Housing Resources page. There is also a housing board in the Center for Global Engagement that students can check after arrival on campus.
When looking for housing, you may be asked for financial information. Because you will have no financial history in the U.S., you should bring a current bank statement and a letter from your sponsor showing funds that cover about 6 months of rent.
Still have questions? Email us at housingcoordinator@smccd.edu or call us at (650) 358-6856.Thank you for your inquiry. The Center for Global Engagement hosts prospective international students for visits and campus tours. The Center is the home for international students, program staff and faculty academic advisors.
If you are interested in visiting our campus, please email us with the information below. We ask that you submit this information at least one week before the date you wish to visit.
In a warm, responsive, and safe environment, the Mary Meta Lazarus Child Development Center at College of San Mateo provides a rich, stimulating early care and education program for 48 children from 2-1/2 to 5 years old. The Mary Meta Lazarus Child Development Center serves the students, staff, and faculty of the San Mateo Community College District as space allows.
Our goal is to foster children's competence in all aspects of life by providing experiences that foster their emotional, social, physical, intellectual, linguistic, and creative capacities. We offer a program that encourages sound health, safety, and nutritional practices. In addition, we respect the ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity of the children, families, and staff of our community.You will have access to the campus health center and will be covered by International Student Health Insurance when you arrive on campus. However, it is a good idea to get a full medical, dental and eye check-up with your doctor and dentist before you come to the United States. If you are due for any immunizations, get them before you travel. All universities will require immunizations.
The International Student health insurance covers illness/emergency only and does not include regular health check-ups (well care).