International Students
Welcome to Colorado and Front Range Community College!
At FRCC, we consider international students an integral part of our diverse student body. FRCC has students from countries around the world who bring unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds to our college, contributing to our rich cultural and social environment.
FRCC is the largest community college in Colorado, serving more than 25,000 students annually. Our service area is vast, spanning the Front Range, and our four locations offer degrees and certificates in more than 70 areas of study. All campuses offer student-centered environments that foster student success. As an international student, you will find that instructors, staff, and your fellow students are eager to help you adjust to your new surroundings and achieve your educational goals.
Applications Deadlines
International students may apply for admission for the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Application deadlines are:
| Fall semester |
August 1 |
| Spring semester |
December 1 |
| Summer semester |
May 1 |
Application Process
To be admitted, follow these simple steps:
- Apply for admission. (There is no application fee.)
- Submit the International Student Supplemental form.
- Submit the International Student Affidavit of Financial Support. Note that international students must have minimum funds of $20,000 ($10,000 for tuition and $10,000 for living expenses) for the academic year. If someone other than the student is providing financial support, that person also must have this amount available, and their bank must provide a letter of proof on the financial institution’s letterhead. That person must also sign the Affidavit of Financial Support.
- Submit documentation of English proficiency as indicated by a TOEFL score of at least 475 paper-based, 153 computer-based, or 53 Internet-based.
Supply certified English translations of:
- High school transcripts indicating graduation date, and/or
- College transcripts from any college or university attended (U.S. and foreign).
Transfer students
If you are transferring from another U.S. institution, you must provide documentation of transfer eligibility signed by your previous school’s International Office and copies of your visa, passport, I-94, and previous I-20. You must submit completed documentation to FRCC’s designated school official for review.
Admission to FRCC
After all materials are reviewed, FRCC will issue the United States Immigration Form I-20. You then will apply for an F-1 visa through the U.S. Consulate in your home country. When you arrive in Colorado, you must report to the designated school official and bring with you your I-20, visa, and passport.
English as a Second Language
The purpose of the English as a Second Language (ESL) program is to meet the academic and social needs of students and community members who are in the process of learning English. Highly qualified Front Range Community College instructors provide exceptional ESL teaching and help international students adjust socially and culturally.
All students for whom English is a second language are evaluated for English proficiency. After evaluation, you may be required to take the Levels of English Proficiency (LOEP) test. For correct course placement, please meet with an academic advisor.
If you are here to learn English…
Front Range Community College cannot issue I-20s for the study of English. Students are welcome to enroll in the English Language School at the Westminster Campus. The English Language School is an independent, internationally recognized intensive-English school at the Westminster Campus and at college campuses throughout the United States. Learn more about the English Language School.