Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions
from other international students. Please read this page and your
question may be answered.
Q:
Do you
provide tours of the school?
A:
Yes.
Tours of the Fresno City College campus occur during orientation.
Q:
Can you pick
me up at the airport?
A:
We do
not pick students up from the airport but we can help you make
other arrangements. Please call our office at (559) 442-8224.
Q:
Is there
housing on campus? Or do you have a host family
program?
A:
Fresno City College does not provide student housing. You can
apply for a room at the CSU Fresno dormitory. It is recommended
that you apply one year in advance. We can help you with off-campus
housing and host family information.
Q:
Can I get
credit for work done at a university in my country?
A:
Yes,
if it is an accredited university.
Q:
Will my work
at Fresno City College transfer to a four-year university?
A:
Yes,
if you take transferable courses. Our counselor will help you
plan your curriculum if you want to transfer to a four-year
university.
Q:
Will you
help me transfer when I'm ready?
A:
Yes.
We will help you locate schools and plan your curriculum to meet
the transfer requirements.
Q:
Can I work
while I am going to school?
A:
Yes. You are eligible for
on-campus employment in your second semester at Fresno City
College. Our Job Placement Center can help you find a job.
Q:
Can I get
financial assistance/scholarships to help pay my bills?
A:
BCIS requires international
students to show proof of financial support for the first year.
Our application requires that you state the amount and source of
support using the
Affidavit of Support
form. Also required is a letter from your sponsor's bank
validating that funds are available for living expenses and school
expenses. Please see our Financial
Resources page for ideas on supplemental income.
Q:
Do I have to
go to school full-time?
A:
Yes.
You must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units per semester.
Q:
How can I
get a class schedule?
A:
You
will get a free class schedule at orientation.
Q:
How much is
tuition?
A:
Please see our Cost of Attendance
page for details.
Q:
What score is required
on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)?
A:
A score of 500 or higher is
required.
Q:
What is
there to do for fun in Fresno or the surrounding areas?
A:
Fresno is centrally located in California and is within a 1-2 hour
drive to the mountains or the coastal beaches, and a 3 hour drive
to San Francisco or Los Angeles. Please see our
Fresno Area Attractions
page.
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