1. More About Solano College!
- a Premier California Community College in the San Francisco Bay area!

2. Basic Info About Solano College
~9,000 students in total
TOEFL500 (iBT61) is required for Admission
Very Friendly and Quiet Neigborhood in Fairfield, California!
Affordable Tuition
USD6,000 per Year!
Homestay Available
Transfer Pathways to Premier Universities in the United States!

3. The California Community College System in General
2+ 2 = 4
2 years community college
+ 2 years university
= 4 year university degree

4. U.S. Higher Education 3-5 years Doctoral Degree + 2 year Master Degree
+ 2 year University – Bachelor Degree
2 year college–General Education
　　　　　 = Transfer Program

5. Choices The Choice is YOURS!!!
University of California (10 UCBerkeley, Davis, etc)
Cal State University (23 CSU, SF, San Jose, etc)
Community College (112 Community Colleges)
System of California Higher Education
The Same Curriculum for the First 2 Years
Cal Community College ⇒ University of California
⇒ California State University
⇒ Many Other Universities
The Choice is YOURS!!!

6. American Education System in General
Minimum of 120 Units (Credits) Required for Bachelor
60 Units of General Education (Eng, Math, Science, etc)
60 Units of Major Requirement (Business, Comp Science, etc)
Minimum of 60 Units Required for Associate
30 Units of General Education
30 Units of Major Requirements
Transfer Program of Community Colleges
Provides Units of Required General Education
Plus Provides Some of Major Requirements

7. There are many public and private universities around Bay Area…
Stanford University
University of San Francisco
Golden Gate University
Academy of Art College
Holy Names University
University of the Pacific
John F. Kennedy University
St. Mary’s College
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
California State University, East Bay
Sonoma State University
… and many more!

10. Solano CC Fairfield Campus

11. Some advantages for coming to Solano
Smaller class and community = Easier in making friends
Friendly staff and teachers
Easy access to Berkeley and San Francisco
NO TOEFL score is required!
Affordable Tuition USD6,000 per Year

12. California Community Colleges Tuition per Year
The Best Educational Value!
California Community Colleges Tuition per Year
$22,500
$20,000
$17,500
$15,000
$12,500
$10,000
$7,500
$5,000
$2,500 $0
Solano
Cal State UC
Private College

13. Cost Comparisons for a Four Year Bachelor of Engineering Degree in English-speaking countries
Type of University
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Total
Solano* + San Francisco State University
6510
16763
46546
Solano* + University of California, Davis
33816
80652
University of California, Berkeley
135264
Boston University ( private university)
39314
157256
University of Bristol ( non-EU student)
23082
92328
University of Sydney (Australia)
27496
109984
Exchange rate as of August 17, The above tuition fees are for students enrolled in 15 units per semester. Tuition fees do not include health insurance. SFSU $16,763 per year, UCB $33,816 per year, Boston Uni $34,900 per year, Bristion Uni 14,750 Pounds per year, Sydney Uni AUD$ 30,480 per year.

14. Available Services International Students Program Academic Counseling
(including issuing I-20, assisting home stay placement, and counseling)
Academic Counseling
Tutoring
Transfer/Career Center
Associated Students Union

15. What You Experience at Solano
Friends from many different countries
Uncountable support from staff and counselors
Pot luck party at teacher’s house
Asking questions during an extended office hours
Tutoring experience

16. Started to take
major related courses
Talked to a counselor
about transferring
Went to the Transfer Day
and talked to counselors
from different universities
Also, visited some
campuses !
Made decision for which
school to apply and
applied with a hope!

17. San Francisco “Everyone’s favorite city” .

18. Weekends in California

19. Admission Requirements
What requirements do you need to apply to CCC?
You must be a high school graduate
or you must be 18-years old
TOEFL500 Required
iBT61 or IELTS6.0
No SAT!