Founded in 1975, Foothill College is a community college accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) and is part of the Foothill-De Anza College District. Foothill has approximately 17,500 students. Recognised internationally as one of the nation’s most outstanding community colleges, the campus is located on 122-acre in the rolling foothills of Los Altos Hill in the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area right in the heart of Silicon Valley. The American Institute of Architects has honoured Foothill for its outstanding design while San Francisco Chronicle architecture critic called the campus “the most beautiful community college ever built.”
Foothill College is a lively centre for outstanding instruction and enriching student activities. Since opening in 1957, Foothill College has emerged as one of the top two-year college in the United States. Foothill is known for its outstanding academics and successful transfers to world-class universities. The College provides 2 years of any UC and CSU as well as transfer pathways to other prestigious Bachelor’s degrees at half the cost. There are 15 guaranteed transfer admission agreements for international students offered upon completion of required courses with a minimum GPA. International students have successfully transferred to prestigious private and public colleges and universities in other US states, such as MIT, Columbia, Yale, Purdue, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, as well.
Ranked #1 in the Niche 2017 Best Community College in California. Known for its high transfer rate to University of California and California State University System.
Transfer Admission Agreement/Guarantee (TAG)
While attending Foothill College, students can complete their first two years of General Education requirements and the beginning courses of almost any major field of study that is offered at any university. Student receive credits/units for college courses in order to transfer to a four-year university to complete a Bachelor degree program. As part of its transfer services mission, Foothill College has established formal articulation agreements and a transfer admission agreement/guarantee (TAA/TAG) program with select colleges and universities.
Honors Program
Students who participates in the Honors Program has the opportunity to
Engage with outstanding faculty committed to your success and highest standards of teaching
Connect with other students committed to high academic achievement and intellectual growth
Improve their research skills by creating Honors research projects. Students will sharpen their research ability with research projects
Earn the designation of Honors Scholar on transcript and diploma which communicates high achievement to transfer institutions and future employers
Participate in special honors events and activities, including speakers, performances, and service activities
Receive letters of recommendation from Honors Coordinator
Transfer Admission Agreement/Guarantee (TAG)
While attending Foothill College, students can complete their first two years of General Education requirements and the beginning courses of almost any major field of study that is offered at any university. Student receive credits/units for college courses in order to transfer to a four-year university to complete a Bachelor degree program. As part of its transfer services mission, Foothill College has established formal articulation agreements and a transfer admission agreement/guarantee (TAA/TAG) program with select colleges and universities.
Honors Program
Students who participates in the Honors Program has the opportunity to
Engage with outstanding faculty committed to your success and highest standards of teaching
Connect with other students committed to high academic achievement and intellectual growth
Improve their research skills by creating Honors research projects. Students will sharpen their research ability with research projects
Earn the designation of Honors Scholar on transcript and diploma which communicates high achievement to transfer institutions and future employers
Participate in special honors events and activities, including speakers, performances, and service activities
Receive letters of recommendation from Honors Coordinator
Intakes
January, June, October
Entry Requirement(s)
At least 16 years old
Secondary/High School qualification
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent or Foothill's Intensive Summer ESL Course
Scholarship, Bursary or Grants
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