How to Apply:

• Applicant must be at least 16 years old, or 15 with a high school diploma or only taking online courses from their home country
• Submit the following documents:
  • Completed new international student application that can be found online at edmonds.edu/international/how-to-apply
  • A proof of English proficiency. We accept the following scores.
  • If you don’t have a test score, you can take our Institutional test, EXAMITY, online at edmonds.edu/testing/virtual-testing.html
  • Current bank statement with a minimum balance of US$20,522.73 to cover the amount of one year of student expenses
• $50 non refundable application fee (currently waived)
• $40 I-20 mailing fee (currently waived)
• Copy of current passport
• Copies of high school transcripts in English (high school program students only)

Intakes:

January, April, June and September

After You Complete an Online Application:

After you submit your application, you will receive immediate confirmation by email that it was received. Within one business day, our admissions team will contact you regarding your application status. If you need any assistance, please contact our International Admissions Team oip_admissions@edmonds.edu

We look forwarding to welcoming you to Edmonds College!

Dedicated Student Support

Edmonds College has an Office of International Programs that is committed to helping international students succeed. They offer workshops, presentations, and fairs to help students achieve their academic and professional goals. Advisers help students with academics, visa questions, and personal and cultural needs. We also have advisers who specialize in guiding students during the university transfer process.

Optional Practical Training (OPT) 

OPT provides up to 12 month work experience opportunity for F-1 visa students upon completion of a qualifying degree or certificate program at Edmonds College. Students have a second OPT opportunity upon completing a bachelor's degree at a transfer university.

Transfer to Top Universities

A two-year transferable associate's degree program at Edmonds College provides the first two years of a bachelor's degree. Students transfer to a university of their choice to complete the third and fourth year for a bachelor's degree. 

University Acceptance and Transfer Agreements

The two-year associate’s degree in arts or sciences will usually transfer to any university in the United States. In order to assure that the university will accept all of the credits in the associate’s degree, Edmonds College makes transfer and articulation agreements with specific universities. Edmonds has transfer agreements to accept the associate’s degree with all of the state public universities in Washington State, including the Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Evergreen State College, University of Washington, Washington State University, and Western Washington University.

Guaranteed Conditional Acceptance

Students may receive guaranteed conditional acceptance to a university upon admission to Edmonds College. Guaranteed conditional acceptance is granted to students who meet the conditions of the accepting university, which include completion of the associate’s degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA). Each university has its own GPA minimum requirements.

The following universities guarantee admission of Edmonds College international students upon completion of the associate’s degree and meeting the GPA and admission requirements:

• Arizona State University
• California State University, San Marcos
• California State University, Northridge
• Carroll College
• Central Washington University
• City University of Seattle
• DigiPen
• Evergreen State College
• Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
• Indiana University, South Bend
• Les Roches International School of Hotel Management
• Northern Arizona University
• Oregon State University
• Pacific Lutheran University
• Portland State University
• San Francisco State University
• Seattle University
• Seattle Pacific University
• University of Cincinnati
• University of Iowa*
• University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
• University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• University of Oregon
• University of Washington, Bothell
• Washington State University
• Western Washington University
• Wichita State University

To receive a letter of conditional guaranteed acceptance, indicate on your application the university from which you would like to receive a letter from the list above. Edmonds will add new universities to the list of participating institutions, so please check the list immediately before applying.

University Transfer Agreements

Edmonds Community College has regular transfer agreements to accept all the credits of the associate degree, with many U.S. universities, including:

• Antioch University, Seattle
• Central Washington University
• City University
• Eastern Oregon University
• Evergreen State College
• Gonzaga University
• Indiana University, South Bend
• Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI)
• Kendall College
• Oklahoma City University
• Oregon Institute of Technology
• San Francisco State University
• Seattle Pacific University
• Southern New Hampshire University (BA in Game Programming & Development)
• The American Business School (Paris, France)
• Thompson Rivers University (Canada)
• University of Iowa
• University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
• University of North Texas
• University of Oregon
• University of Washington, Bothell
• Washington State University
• Western Oregon University
• Western Washington University

Top University Transfer Locations

Edmonds College international students have transferred to highly ranked universities, such as:

1. Boston University
2. Cornell University
3. Georgia Institute of Technology
4. Indiana University, Bloomington
5. Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School
6. New York University
7. Ohio State University, Columbus
8. Pennsylvania State University
9. Purdue University
10. State University of New York - Binghamton University
11. State University of New York - Stony Brook University
12. University of California, Berkeley
13. University of California, Irvine
14. University of California, Los Angeles
15. University of California, San Diego
16. University of California, Santa Barbara
17. University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
18. University of Michigan
19. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
20. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
21. University of Rochester
22. University of Southern California
23. University of Texas, Austin
24. University of Washington
25. University of Wisconsin

...and many other highly ranked universities to successfully earn their bachelor's degree.

Foundation Scholarships

Each year, the college Foundation provides scholarships and emergency grants for many students. Scholarship criteria vary; some are for specific areas of study or for those with specific backgrounds or needs.

Applicants will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible. All required materials must be included in an application packet. Students qualify for and may receive funds from multiple scholarships, but only need to submit one application.

Complete the Dream Scholarship

Students may only apply for the Foundation’s Complete the Dream Scholarship during their last or graduation quarter. You must also have experienced a significant financial, medical, or family loss that has required you to drop your classes and therefore not graduate. The Complete the Dream Scholarship funds are available to help students through tough times and enable them to graduate despite a personal crisis.

OIP Merit Scholarships

For New Student College or High School Scholarship ($1,000), applicants must be a first-time Edmonds College student starting in the College or High School program full time. Applicants must submit their unofficial transcript in English from the last school attended showing at least one term of grades with a minimum 3.3 GPA. We do not accept test scores (ex. IGSCE, TOEFL). If you are applying as an online student no visa is required. 

For College or High School Merit Scholarship ($500), applicants must be currently enrolled in only college or high school courses. Applicants must submit their Edmonds College unofficial transcript showing their last quarter grades with a minimum 3.5 GPA and a current copy of their class registration schedule showing a minimum of 12 credits. All documents must show the student’s name and SID number for eligibility.

Scholarship Tips From Current Students

• Maintain a good grade point average.
• Participate in clubs and activities.
• Volunteer on campus or in the community.