International Students

"It was a great decision for me to attend Menlo. It is a great experience for me to learn from professors, students, and alumni."


Caglar Vural
Native of Turkey

Apply For Admission
Menlo College welcomes applications from students from across the United States and around the world, both citizens of the United States and citizens of other countries. We have a rolling admission policy, so applications are accepted on a continuing basis. However, priority status is given to students who complete the applications by December 1 for Early Action Consideration, or by our priority deadlines of February 1 for the Fall semester and November 1 for the Spring semester. We have seen a 34% increase in applications and new enrollment in the last three years, as more and more students have found out about the advantages of a Menlo College education.

International Scholarships
Merit scholarships are also available to all international students who qualify, signifying Menlo College's strong commitment to educating students from all around the world.


International Student Requirements

Application and Application Fee
An application will be processed upon receiving the $40 application fee. This fee can be paid by check (drawn on a US bank), money order, wire, or credit card (Visa or MasterCard).

Personal Statement
All applicants must submit a personal statement of no less than 200 words addressing reasons for seeking a college education, expectations of a college education, and reasons for choosing Menlo College. Transfer students may also wish to include an evaluation of their college experience to date.

Recommendation
One recommendation from a teacher or counselor is required.

Official Transcripts
Please contact all of your past high schools and/or colleges attended and ask to have an official copy of your transcripts sent to the Admission Office at Menlo College. Your file cannot be submitted to the Admission Committee until we have received all transcripts.

Students wishing to transfer college credit earned at institutions outside of the United States will need to submit official copies of their transcripts and a course-by-course evaluation, in English, to Menlo College.

SAT/ACT or TOEFL or EIKEN
As an international student, you must submit either an official SAT/ACT score or a TOEFL score or an EIKEN (Japan) score. Your file cannot be submitted to the Admission Committee until we have received your scores.

Confirmation of Acceptance and $250 Deposit
Once you are accepted to Menlo College, you will receive a letter of admittance and a form to complete stating that you will be attending Menlo College. You must also send a $250 deposit to confirm that commitment. The deposit can be paid by check (drawn on a US bank), money order, wire, or credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Once the above forms are received and verified, you will be able to apply for a student visa.

Student Visas
After an international student has been accepted for admission and has submitted the required deposit and financial documents, acceptance documents will be issued to enable application for an F-1 student visa. The F-1 student visa is required for entry into the United States to study at Menlo College. This visa must be obtained from a U.S. Consulate abroad prior to leaving for the United States. The student will present documents upon arrival at the U.S. port of entry and also must show them to International Student Services staff upon arrival at Menlo College.

Certification of Finances/Financial Documents
All applicants must complete and return Menlo's Certification of Finances Form.

Please note that the Certification of Finances and Financial Documents must show at least $41,180 available for the first year of attendance. If you receive a Menlo College scholarship, you may deduct the amount of that scholarship from the $41,180 total. Please send original documents only. Copies or faxes will not be accepted.

Transfer Evaluation Form
All international students who are planning to transfer to Menlo College from another institution in the United States are required to complete a Transfer Evaluation Form. Please complete the top part of the Transfer Evaluation Form. Once completed and signed, take the form to the International Student Advisor at your current school. The advisor will complete the bottom section of the form. Once both sections have been completed, return the form to Menlo College.

Additional Important Information

Expenses
Menlo College international student expense guidelines for the 2007-2008 term are as follows:

Tuition and Fees: $27,950
Room and Board: $ 9,980
Personal: $ 3,250
TOTAL: $41,180

Please be aware these costs may increase for the 2008-2009 academic year. Students are billed for their tuition and expenses at the beginning of each semester. Payment must be in U.S. currency. Bank wire transfers can be arranged. A minimum payment of one-fifth of the semester cost must be paid prior to the first day of instruction.

Medical Insurance
College policy states that international students must obtain medical insurance, available through Menlo College, to ensure adequate coverage while in the United States. Coverage is approximately $800 and is included in the personal expenses indicated above.

Work Regulations
A non-immigrant student is not permitted to work off-campus for a wage or salary or to engage in business while in the United States unless permission has been granted from the Department of Homeland Security. On-campus employment opportunities for international students are available on a limited basis and are not guaranteed.

Arrival at Menlo College
International students should plan to arrive in the United States at least one day in advance of semester orientation and should arrive on campus the day orientation begins. Special arrangements must be made at least one month in advance if special circumstances require a student to arrive on campus earlier than scheduled. The Menlo College calendar for 2007-2008 academic terms is as follows:

Thursday, August 23, 2007 Fall Orientation Begins
Monday, August 27, 2007 Fall Classes Begin
Friday, January 11, 2008 Spring Orientation Begins
Monday, January 14, 2008 Spring Classes Begin

Students may arrange transportation from local airports (San Francisco or San Jose, California) by contacting the Office of Student Affaiirs at (650) 543-3746 or FAX (650) 543-3768. Transportation must be arranged at least one month in advance.

English as a Second Language
Students who need to polish their skills in intensive English classes will be offered the courses that they need at Menlo College, provided that they meet Menlo's admission standards.

Eurocentres Silicon Valley
If your TOEFL score is below the Menlo College admission requirement (173 for the computer version, 500 for the paper version, and 61 for the IBT) you may be admitted on the condition that you attend Eurocentres Silicon Valley concurrently during your first semester at Menlo. Eurocentres Silicon VAlley, established in 1979, offers outstanding intensive English language programs and is located just one block from the Menlo campus.