Welcome to Highline Community College!

1. Welcome to Highline Community College!

2. Seattle, Washington Des Moines, WA 20 minutes south of downtown Seattle

3. Highline General Overview • Two year, public institution • Founded in 1961 • Located in Des Moines, Washington • 20 minutes south of Seattle • 10 minutes from Sea-Tac airport • Beautiful campus overlooking Puget Sound waterway

4. Highline Students • 10,000 students • 415 international students 1) Japan 2) Vietnam 3) Korea 4) Taiwan 5) Hong Kong Others: China, Thailand, Kenya, Indonesia, Germany, Turkey, Myanmar, Canada, Yemen, Eritrea, Venezuela, Singapore, Congo, Nigeria, Russia

5. Community College Benefits • Transfer to excellent four-year universities • Low cost of tuition • Small classes (20-30 students) • Improve English skills before university • Easy admissions process – no SAT • Wide variety of academic programs Personalized attention from faculty and staff • Leadership development

6. 2+2 = Bachelor’s Degree Highline Community College 4-Year University YEAR 1 YEARS 1 & 2 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEARS 3 & 4 Transfer YEAR 4 Bachelor’s Degree

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9. Transfer Opportunities • Highline international students have transferred to top schools around the country: • University of Washington • University of Southern California • UCLA • Cornell University • New York University • University of Maryland • Johns Hopkins University • University of Oregon

10. Associate of Applied Science Degree • Two years of study • Prepares students for immediate, entry level employment in professional or technical fields • Programs include: • Business • International Business • Hotel & Tourism Management • Computer Information Systems

11. Two Years + Paid Work • OPT = Optional Practical Training • 12 months of paid work experience • Jobs for Highline graduates: • Amazon.com • Microsoft • United Airlines • Mitsubishi • Marriott Hotel • Sea-Tac Airport

12. Highline is affordable • Tuition and Fees = $9600 • Living Expenses = $8400 _______________________ • TOTAL = US$18,000 per academic year

13. Highline offers scholarships • ISP Scholarships • Offered for Fall, Winter and Spring quarters • Competitive process • Leadership: 12 credits, 3.2 GPA • Award = $1000 per quarter • Must have leadership experience on campus • ISP: 12 credits, 3.2 GPA • Award = $1000 per quarter • Academic: 36 credits, 3.6 GPA or higher • Award = $1000-3000 per quarter • Student can win each scholarship up to 2 times

14. Housing Choices • Homestay: Experience American life • From $500-600 per month, includes 2 meals per day • Dormitory-Style Living: Hotels near campus (5 minutes) • 2 options: Crossland Studios or Garden Suites • Application fee: $60.00 • Rates: $500 for double, $800 for single • Apartment or Share Houses: Find their own place, move in with friends

15. Highline Benefits • International students register FIRST • Kaplan English Programs on campus • Free TOEFL practice test • IBT course to prepare for university transfer • Safe and secure campus • Student leadership initiatives • Easy access to Seattle

16. Honors Scholar Program • Only nationally recognized Honors Program at a community college in WA • Intensive academic preparation • Opens doors for scholarships • Self-selective program • Need 3.5 GPA to participate • Need to complete 35 Honors courses or options to graduate as an Honors Scholar • Students can earn Honors credits even if they don’t finish the program

17. ESL – Kaplan • No TOEFL? That’s OK! • Kaplan Aspect on campus • Pass “Intermediate” level at Kaplan, enter Highline with no TOEFL • Apply first to Kaplan – then transfer to Highline • Ask for Conditional Letter of Acceptance (CLA) • Kaplan students have access to campus resources, activities

18. Application Requirements • Submit these documents to Highline: • A completed application form • $54 application fee • Current bank statement showing at least US$18,000 • Proof of English proficiency • TOEFL: 480 PBT/157 CBT/54 IBT • IELTS: 5.0, no band less than 5.0 • OPTIONAL: • High school transcripts • College/University transcripts

19. Dates and Deadlines ***All students should plan to arrive BEFORE the check-in date to take the COMPASS test, register for classes and participate in Welcome Weekactivities. Check-in and Orientation Day are required for all new international students.***

20. Highline Contact Info • Amee Moon Associate Director • amoon@highline.edu • 206-878-3710 x3374 • International Student Programs • www.highline.edu/international • int@highline.edu • Facebook: Highline Community College International Student Programs