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International Admissions
Currently Accepting Fall (August 2026) & Spring (January 2027)
| Needing to apply for an F-1 visa | With an active F-1 visa |
| Fall: June 15 | Fall: July 15 |
| Spring: November 1 | Spring: December 1 |
Steps to Apply
Start your application to Butte College as an international student by completing the application.
Students must be able to read, write, and speak English at a level required for academic success. You can meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
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Submit scores from a recognized English language proficiency test.
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Submit transcripts from a U.S. college showing completion of college-level English (equivalent to English C1000 at Butte) with a grade of C or better.
- Language proficiency documentation only applies if English is not your primary language
Applies only if English is not your primary language.
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Minimum Total Score for Admission |
| TOEFL (IBT taken on or after January 21, 2026) | 3 |
| TOEFL (IBT taken before January 21, 2026) | 45 |
| IELTS | 5.0 |
| DUOLINGO | 85 |
| PTE Academic | 39 |
| EIKEN (Japan) | 2 |
| GTEC CBT (Japan) | 900 |
| CAMBRIDGE/IGCSE Curriculum | English grade of "C" or better |
| ELS | 109 |
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KAPLAN Test of English (KTE) - 25% discount code: BUCOKRS25 |
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International student applicants must show proof of financial support.
Submit:
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A completed Financial Guarantee Form
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A current bank statement (within the last 3 months)
| TOTAL: | $23,100 |
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Tuition & Fees (2 semesters) |
$9,530 |
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Housing & Living Expenses |
$10,800 |
| Books & Supplies | $800 |
| Health Insurance | $590 |
| Personal Needs | $1,380 |
International student applicants must provide documentation showing they are free from Tuberculosis (TB).
Submit either:
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A completed HEALTH STATEMENT FORM
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Proof of BCG vaccination (a copy of a childhood vaccination record can be used, it does not need to be translated)
For Transfer Students (from a U.S. school):
Submit:
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Unofficial U.S. transcript
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Current I-20
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Copy of visa and passport
For Students who will be under the age of 18 prior to starting studies:
Submit:
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Unofficial high school transcript or completion certification of secondary level/high school education
Under 18 Authorization Form
If available, include a copy of your passport. It helps us prepare your Form I-20.
Send all documents by email to international@butte.edu
You may submit documents one at a time for review.
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