Skagit Valley College – Fact Sheet

Location: Mount Vernon, Washington

Type of school: Community college (part of the USA Consortium of Community Colleges)

About

Since its founding in 1926, Skagit Valley College has been respected as a leader in providing access to quality higher education, thereby enhancing economic development, and encouraging cultural enrichment. As a result, learners from diverse backgrounds and populations can expand their opportunities and horizons to better themselves and their communities.

A Transfer Degree at SVC is a great option for any student who wants to pursue a Bachelors degree. A transfer degree allows you to complete general education courses, start on requirements for your chosen major and be ready to transfer to a four-year college or a university with junior standing. You save money, time, and get a great education.

All our faculty have Masters or PhD degrees in their discipline and they also have training and experience in teaching in ways that both challenge and support students to gain the knowledge and skills needed to be successful before and after transfer. Students from SVC have successfully transferred to all Washington state public and private colleges as well as many out of state colleges including top rated schools such as Stanford, MIT, UC Davis, etc …

Fast Facts:

• Safer, smaller town environment
• Family-like atmosphere
• Named #1 in nation for use of technology among small community colleges
• No TOEFL test is required for admission
• Peer Mentor Program
• Small classes, personal attention. 20:1 (student:faculty)
• Excellent transfer record to 4-year institutions
• Advance levels that prepare you for college-level and university work
• Homestay coordinator to oversee the homestay program
• Convenient on-campus student housing (dormitories)
• Personal attention provided by International Programs staff members
• English tutoring services through the tutoring center
• Active clubs & student organizations (24 total)
• Close proximity to Seattle and Vancouver, Canada
• Conveniently located near year-round recreation (skiing, hiking, scuba diving, golfing and kayaking)
• Public transportation and airport pickup

Skagit Valley International Programs brochure can be viewed online:

https://issuu.com/skagitvalleycollege/docs/international-bro-issue?e=1699466/36270390

Athletics:

The Skagit Valley College athletics team are known as the “Cardinals”. They participate in the North West Athletic Conference and are members of the North West Atlantic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC).

Mens’ teams: Baseball, basketball, cross-country/track, golf, soccer, and tennis.

Women’s teams: Softball, volleyball, cross-country/track, basketball, tennis, and soccer.

School Information:

Housing:

On campus – at “Campus View Village”, which is a cluster of contemporary apartment buildings nestled in a wooded, park-like setting on the northwest border of Skagit Valley College’s Mount Vernon Campus. The village is just steps away from Skagit Valley College’s classrooms, library, computer labs, campus theatre, gymnasium, and other campus services. The community also adjoins jogging trails and playfields.

Homestay – a living arrangement available to international students who would like to live with an American family. In return for a monthly payment a Host family provides the student with a private room and home atmosphere. This setting works well for a student who wants to interact as a family member, often sharing meals and activities.

Tests:

TOEFL: none required

Tuition: (indicative of 2015-2016 academic year)

*Subject to change by the Washington state legislature and/or the Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees. All students pay a Student Technology Fee of $5.00 per credit ($40 maximum), a Student Self-Assessed Fee of $1.50 per credit ($15 maximum) and a General Fee of $2.50 ($42.50 maximum), and a Universal Tech Fee of $8.00 per credit. Tuition is based on taking 15 credits per quarter. Immigration requires that students take at least 12 credits per quarter.

SVC also offers a Tuition Payment Plan that allows students to make payments on their tuition over the course of a quarter. Students must make a down payment of 40% of their tuition and a $30.00 processing fee.

Financial Aid/Scholarships: Only available for US citizens and eligible non-citizens

For International Students:

Watch this interview with Dutch Skagit Valley College student, Arrien Hoogendoorn:

Are you interested in finding out how you can apply to this college? Make an appointment with our education advisor to start your own American study adventure.

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