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Welcome!

Thank you for considering the International Student Program at ÉñÂíÎÒ²»¿¨¸£Àû. Columbia College's dedicated faculty and staff, combined with a small classroom environment, offer students the personalized attention they need to excel in college. 

ÉñÂíÎÒ²»¿¨¸£Àû is a public California community college where you can complete the first two years of American university education. Our wide variety of courses can be applied toward an associate degree and lower division requirements for four-year colleges and universities.  

ÉñÂíÎÒ²»¿¨¸£Àû is nestled in Sonora, California in the Sierra Nevada Mountain region, and conveniently located near renowned national parks and major cities. 

General Facts About ÉñÂíÎÒ²»¿¨¸£Àû

• School Type: Two-year community college  
• School Terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters 
• Programs: 51 degrees and 44 certificates 
• Popular Majors: Allied Health, Business Administration, Child Development, Culinary Arts, Fire Technology, Natural Resources, and Psychology
• Field trip course opportunities to study California’s wildlife and natural resources 

Why ÉñÂíÎÒ²»¿¨¸£Àû

1. We offer the first two years of American higher education at lower tuition rates and in smaller classrooms than a four-year university. 
2. ÉñÂíÎÒ²»¿¨¸£Àû is one of the few community colleges in California that offer dorms on-campus.
3. ÉñÂíÎÒ²»¿¨¸£Àû has many employer connections and can connect students with employers in health, IT, STEM, business, education, natural resource, child development, and more! Career Services can help international students find work opportunities in their second year.
4. Strong student services are available with individualized assistance in academic advising, career exploration, and transferring to a 4-year university. 
5. We offer a flexible education system that prides itself on academic excellence.
6. Our friendly community is dedicated to our students’ academic, professional, and personal success.  
7. ÉñÂíÎÒ²»¿¨¸£Àû coursework can transfer to top California universities including UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, CSU Sacramento, and CSU Cal Poly.

8. If you enjoy nature and the outdoors, Columbia will offer you an ideal destination for your personal and academic life as an international student. ÉñÂíÎÒ²»¿¨¸£Àû is located between Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe. 

In the News!

 - Sunset.com, September 5, 2023

 - Union Democrat, November 25, 2022

 - Mymotherlode.com, November 15, 2022

 - ÉñÂíÎÒ²»¿¨¸£Àû, November 10, 2022