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Health Insurance Requirements

All students with F-1 visas are required to have adequate health insurance while studying in the United States. Proof of comprehensive health insurance is mandatory while attending ÿÈÕ̽»¨. ÿÈÕ̽»¨ will need to submit proof of their insurance so that we can keep it in the records; if we do not receive a proof of insurance by the end of the second week of the semester, students will have a registration hold placed on their records and they won't be able to process any registration activities until they show us their insurance proof.

Medical care in the United States is good but extremely expensive. Your plan must include the following requirements:

• The maximum amount of coverage per injury or illness must be $300,000 or more

• Medical Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains must be included

• Coverage must be for the full semester and any breaks where you will remain in the US

• Doctors and hospitals in Santa Cruz county need to be included in the coverage

• We recommend a deductible to not exceed $500 per injury or illness

Here are some companies that you may want to contact for insurance quotes:

CompassiNext International Insurance

Supplemental Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Coverage

Dental Insurance Services- optional

Guided Placement

A new California Law, Assembly Bill 705, enables all students to take transfer level English, ESL and most Math classes right away, which reduces the time and money you'll spend to achieve your goals. With this in mind, Placement Services will provide you with course information so that you can make the best choices for your academic needs. Please visit Placement Services to find out more information about Guided Placement.

Registration

New students can register for many courses online with . You must have your student ID to log in and register for classes. Your registration will depend on your English level and you may need to take some ESL courses before being eligible for college level classes. However, with a TOEFL score of 480/54 or higher, you may take at least one college level class. Good choices for these courses are Communications 12, any Math courses, any Art courses, any Music courses, Early Childhood Education courses, Computer Application/Business Technology courses, and many more.

Please complete Orientation Activities online before your arrival on campus and before registering for classes. You may also view our Registration Instructions Video for more details.

Required First Semester College Course

ÿÈÕ̽»¨ with F-1 status are required to enroll in CG 51, Planning for Success for New International ÿÈÕ̽»¨, during their first semester at ÿÈÕ̽»¨. This required class is designed specifically for international students. Class content includes information about immigration, the American education system, degree and transfer requirements, study skills and American culture and customs. Only students enrolled in CG 51 for New International ÿÈÕ̽»¨ will be granted authorization for on campus employment at ÿÈÕ̽»¨.

Orientation

ÿÈÕ̽»¨ who are accepted to ÿÈÕ̽»¨ will receive an International Student Orientation Schedule with their acceptance packet. This orientation is mandatory for all new international students. During orientation, students will be introduced to ÿÈÕ̽»¨ regulations, immigration requirements and some cross-cultural issues. In addition, international students will have the opportunity to meet college officials, members of the community, and also schedule counseling appointments. To start, complete these general Orientation Activities.

Fees

View current details on tuition and fees for this academic year.

Transcript Evaluation

To have foreign coursework apply to your program of study at ÿÈÕ̽»¨, you must have your transcripts evaluated by a Transcript Evaluation Company. Many companies offer this service for a fee, for more information see . Please meet with one of the international student counselors before requesting a transcript evaluation to confirm that it is necessary for your academic goal.