International Admissions

Thank you for your interest in Maricopa Community Colleges!

As a student who will be traveling on an F-1 or M-1 visa to attend one of our colleges, you will need to complete our International Student Admissions form. However, before filling it out, you’ll need to decide which of our colleges you want to attend. Click on the links below to learn more about each of our colleges, what degree programs each one offers, and where they are located in the Phoenix area (better known as the Valley of the Sun). If you are interested in our English as a Second Language (ESL), these four colleges offer that program: Glendale Community College, Mesa Community College, Phoenix College, and South Mountain Community College.

Once you have found the college that best fits your goals, you will need to collect the required documentation and then complete the online application and attach all of the required documents. We strongly recommend that you do not submit your application until you have all of the required documents to upload to your application.

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Getting Started

If you are interested in applying to Mesa Community College, follow the How to Apply process listed on their webpage.

Required Documents for International Admissions

U.S High School Diploma Equivalents

International Student Admissions Application Form

Important Dates

Application Materials

To be guaranteed consideration for admission, all application materials must be received by the following dates:

Fall Semester (August–December)
July 1

Spring Semester (January–May)
November 1

Transfer Students

Transfer students attending another U.S. institution on an F-1 visa must submit their materials by the following dates:

Fall Semester (August–December)
August 1

Spring Semester (January–May)
December 1

Find the Right College for You

The Maricopa Community Colleges system is home to 10 unique colleges, conveniently located throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. With unlimited opportunities to advance your education or train for a job or career, our college programs can help you reach your goals quickly and affordably. Explore our schools to find the right college and location for you!