International Student Admissions Office Hours: By appointment Only
Please Email: dlarson@napavalley.edu
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International students at Napa Valley College make a valuable contribution to campus life by enriching the cultural, social, and academic experience of the local students and the community.
International Student Handbook PDF
Steps for Admission
- Complete an International Student Admission Application.
- Students must complete the equivalent of high school with better than average grades and pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 173 on the computerized test, or 500 on the paper version and 61 on the IBT (Internet Based Test). In addition, they must demonstrate adequate financial resources to complete their education without outside employment.
- Official copies of transcripts from all secondary schools and colleges you have attended. These transcripts must be in English and correspond to the American Grading System. *
- A financial statement or tax documents showing that you or your sponsor has the financial resources to pay your tuition and related expenses while you attend Napa Valley College.
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A transfer notification form if you are transferring from another United States School.
- International students should apply to the college:
- For fall semester admission all materials should be submitted by May 1.
- For spring semester admission all materials should be submitted by October 1.
International Student Fee Information
International students must pay non-resident tuition, in addition to enrollment fees, and are required to have health and accident insurance. There is no financial aid available for international students. More information on
fees can be found on our Registration web page. For an explanation on expenses and standard student budgets, please click on this link for
International Student Fees College to learn more.
There is no financial aid available for international students.
English Proficiency for International Students
- Your classes will be conducted in English, so you must demonstrate English Proficiency when you apply for admissions. If your native language is not English, you must take the TOEFL.
- International students are provided with an orientation to the college and with academic and personal counseling. Additional information regarding admission may be obtained by contacting the Admissions and Records Office, Napa Valley College, 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa, California 94558 or by e-mailing dlarson@napavalley.edu. International Student office hours are by appointment only (closed Fridays from June 5 to August 1.) Please email in advance for available meeting times.
* Note: Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an international evaluating service. Please see the links below for providers of international transcript evaluation.
