1. Welcome to

2. Seattle, Washington Highline CC is in Des Moines, WA 20 minutes south of downtown Seattle 10 minutes from Sea-Tac International Airport

3. Washington State

5. Highline College Campus

6. Highline General Overview Academic Two and four-year, public institution Founded in 1961 150 languages spoken at Highline reflecting our global College Beautiful campus overlooking Puget Sound waterway *The most diverse community college in the United States *2014, AACC, http://aacc.nche.edu

7. Highline Students 10,000 students 475 international students 1) Japan 2) Vietnam 3) Korea 4) Taiwan 5) Hong Kong Others: China, Thailand, Kenya, Indonesia, Germany, Turkey, Myanmar, Canada, Yemen, Eritrea, Venezuela, Singapore, Congo, Nigeria, Russia

8. Highline College Benefits Transfer to excellent four-year universities or complete a Bachelor’s degree at Highline Low cost of tuition Small classes (20-30 students) Wide variety of academic programs—many finished in 2 years or less Personalized attention Highline International Students register 1st for classes each quarter Students can work on campus

9. Bachelor of Applied Science Degree 4 new Bachelor degrees in 4 exciting areas Cyber Security & Forensics Global Trade and Logistics Respiratory Care Youth Development For more information, visit: http://highline.edu/bas/http://highline.edu/bas/

10. 2+2 = Bachelor’s Degree Highline College 4-Year University YEARS 3 & 4 Transfer YEARS 1 & 2 Bachelor’s Degree YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 4 YEAR 3 AA Degree

11. Cost Comparison *Estimates are for 2014-2015

12. Honors Scholar Program Nationally recognized Honors Program at a community college in WA Intensive academic preparation Opens doors for scholarships Self-selective program Need 3.2 GPA to participate Need to complete 35 Honors courses or options to graduate as an Honors Scholar Students can earn Honors credits even if they don’t finish the program

13. Transfer Opportunities Highline international students have transferred to top schools around the country: University of Washington University of Southern California MIT Georgia Tech University Cornell University New York University Drexel University Johns Hopkins University

15. Associate of Applied Science Degree Two years of study Preparation for immediate, entry level employment in professional or technical fields Popular Programs include: Business Engineering Hotel & Tourism Management Computer Information Systems …and many more

16. Two Years + Paid Work OPT = Optional Practical Training 12 months of paid work experience Jobs for Highline graduates: Amazon.com Microsoft United Airlines Mitsubishi Marriott Hotel Sea-Tac Airport

17. Highline is affordable Tuition and Fees = $9600 Living Expenses = $8400 _______________________ TOTAL = US$18,000* per academic year *Costs are in US dollars, are estimates, and are subject to change without notice. Bachelor of Applied Science degree programs have a different fee structure.

18. Highline offers scholarships ISP Scholarships Offered for Fall, Winter and Spring quarters Competitive process Leadership: 12 credits, 3.2 GPA Award = $1000 per quarter Must have leadership experience on campus ISP: 12 credits, 3.2 GPA Award = $1000 per quarter Academic: 36 credits, 3.6 GPA or higher Award = $1000-3000 per quarter Student can win each scholarship up to 2 times

19. Housing Choices Homestay: Experience American life From $650 – $870 per month Short-term Living: Housing near campus (5 minutes) 2 options: Crossland Studios or Garden Suites Rates: $500 - $990 Apartment or Share Houses: Find a place, move in with friends For more information, Email: housing@students.highline.edu

20. Highline Students Are Part Of Our Team ISP Scholarships Student volunteer team Email buddy Airport greeting service Welcome Week Activities Check-in & Campus Tour Class Selection Seminar Orientation Week Social events

21. Highline Students Are Active! Clubs and organizations help students make friends, get involved, and develop leadership skills Weekly events on campus and around Seattle Major quarterly events such as Global Fest and our Halloween party International Leadership Student Council (ILSC) Paid student leaders plan social and cultural activities all year: trips, dances, parties, movies, games, international student newsletter

22. Highline Student Services Academic Success Center Tutoring Writing skills Center for Leadership & Services Transfer Center providing transfer services to 4- year universities Inter-cultural Center Full-Service International Student Office

23. Application Requirements Submit these documents to Highline: A completed application form Current bank statement showing at least US$18,000 Proof of English proficiency TOEFL: 54 Internet-based test/480 Paper-based test IELTS: 5.0 Copy of passport OPTIONAL: High school transcripts College/University transcripts

24. Important Dates and Deadlines Spring 2015 Summer 2015 Fall 2015 Winter 2016 Application Deadline February 20May 15August 7November 20 Check-In DateMarch 23June 15Sept. 14January 4 Welcome WeekMarch 23-28June 15-20Sept. 14-26January 4-9 Quarter Start DateMarch 30June 22Sept. 28January 11 ***All students should plan to arrive BEFORE the check-in date to take the COMPASS test, register for classes and participate in Welcome Week activities. Check-in and Orientation Day are required for all new international students.***

25. COMPASS TEST English 091 English 101 English Skills Step one: Come to Highline Step two: If you have a 54 TOEFL or 5.0 IELTS, you can take the COMPASS TEST test score 77 or highertest score below 77

26. Highline Contact Info International Student Programs http://international.highline.edu Email: int@highline.edu Facebook: Highline College International Student Programs Twitter: highlinecintl