Santa Rosa Junior College
Junior College in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Junior College Fast Facts:
- University level courses
- Small class sizes
- Safe and friendly environment
- Support services, including academic counseling, tutoring, university transfer
- Earn a two year Associate Degree or Certificate
- Easy Transfer to Universities
- Affordable tuition
- Scholarships available
- An hour’s drive north of San Francisco
Profile
Santa Rosa Junior College is a two-year community college, founded in 1918. Located approximately one hour north of San Francisco in Northern California’s beautiful wine country, SRJC is regarded as one of the nation’s premier two-year colleges, offering university level courses for international students. We are known for our academic excellence, superb faculty, comprehensive student services, and excellent facilities. While the college traditionally enrolls over 32,000 students each semester, most class sizes remain small, giving students a unique opportunity to work closely with their instructors in a safe and friendly learning environment. In addition to SRJC’s instructional programs, students can become involved with many extracurricular choices that range from athletic teams, student clubs, nationally ranked speech and debate teams, to outstanding theater arts, music and dance programs.
Academic Excellence
International student success is the top priority at Santa Rosa Junior College. All students have access to numerous support services, including new student orientation, academic and career counseling, university transfer, tutoring, and many other services. There are many educational options for international students. Students can earn an Associate Degree in two to three years and complete requirements for transfer to universities such as U.C. Berkeley, U.C. Davis, Stanford University and UC Los Angeles to complete a bachelor’s degree. We also offer over 150 career certificate programs that can be completed in one to two years.
Current Associate Degree programs:
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Services and Resources
- International Admissions Office assists students with immigration/visa regulations and benefits
- Scholarship Office offers a generous scholarship program for international students
- Academic counselors assist students with major and degree planning, transfer to universities
- Support services such as on-campus jobs, tutoring, writing labs
- Student Affairs Office provides housing assistance, student clubs and activities
Admissions
SRJC operates on a semester calendar, with a fall and spring semester and a summer session each year. We accept students for all sessions. International student requirements include TOEFL test score of 153 (CBT) or 53 (iBT), financial certification, certificate of graduation from high school and Tuberculosis test results.
Admissions Deadlines
Fall 2008: June 19, 2008
Spring 2009: November 7, 2008
Summer 2009: April 6, 2009
Fall 2009: June 2009
Educational and Living expenses
International student tuition is currently $226 per unit (subject to change). Students must show evidence of financial support for the first year of study. SRJC requires $17,000 for one year, or $8,000 if a student will receive free room and board from a local resident. Estimated expenses in US dollars for one academic year include:
- Tuition: $5600
- Living expenses (apartment rental): $9,000
- Books and supplies: $800
- Health insurance: $600
- Miscellaneous costs (transportation, clothing, personal expenses): $1200
Location:
Our Santa Rosa campus is centrally located within the city of Santa Rosa. Convenient transportation options include city bus, bicycle or car. The city of Santa Rosa is located in Northern California, about one hour north of San Francisco. Santa Rosa has a relaxed suburban appeal, offering cultural arts, museums, food and wine, shopping and outdoor activities. Our city has a population of approximately 153,000 people. Sonoma County is a major wine-producing area, with vineyards throughout the county. There are more than 400 acres of parks perfect for hiking, sailing, and horseback riding. Sonoma County’s dramatic coastline stretches for 58-miles along the Pacific Ocean. We are just a few hours away from the ski resorts of Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, and the coastal area of Monterey Bay. Our area is fortunate to have a moderate climate year-round. Average summer temperatures range from 50-85 degrees, and winter temperatures from 35-60 degrees. Average rainfall is about 30 inches per year.
