Students can study in an Associate Degree level which is equivalent to the 1st and 2nd year of Bachelor’s Degree at Edmonds Community College. After graduating from Edmonds, students can transfer to universities inside or outside Washington State. Edmonds has the highest transfer rate to UC Berkeley compared to other colleges outside of California.
“UC Berkeley recognizes the high caliber of students from Edmonds CC – as many have transferred to our campus.”
– Linda Larson, Senior Assistant Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions University of California, Berkeley
Why Edmonds Community College?
- A variety of programs to choose from and a special program of Culinary & Hospitality Management in association with Les Roches International School of Hotel Management : 2 years in the United States of America, 2 years in Switzerland with internship
- Edmonds have university partners who guarantee large amount of student transitions, confirming simple university transfer process. Many students succeeded in transferring to UC Berkeley.
- Educational consultations available for international students
- Campus accommodation and homestay available
- High School Completion program available for students who have not completed high school (graduate within 2 years with high school and associate degrees)
- No TOEFL requirement!
Location
Edmonds Community College (EDCC) is located in the city of Lynnwood where there are trails close to the coast, golf courses, various shopping areas and diners. Lynwood is located north of Seattle, Washington, northwest of the United States of America, next to the Pacific Ocean. It is a region known for the most beautiful landscape in America and is about 2 hours away from Vancouver, Canada.
EDCC is a safe and peaceful campus in Lynwood near the coast and residential area. It is convenient to reach shopping malls and nature such as the beach and the park. The environment is truly suitable for education. Also, Seattle is home for many global companies such as Microsoft, Adobe, Amgen, Boeing, Starbucks, Tully’s and Harborview Medical Center.
Program of Studies
1. 2+2 University Transfer Program
In general, students who want to complete Bachelor’s degree in America must study for 4 years or have completed 180 credits.
To graduate Bachelor’s degree in America, students have 2 options:
- Study in a university or college for 4 years, or,
- Study at Edmonds Community College for 2 years, transfer credits to a university of your own choice and study for 2 more years to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree. (More than 50% of American students chose this option)
Generally, the first 2 years in both community colleges and universities are similar. Students must study fundamental courses for 90 credits from different fields including:
- General Educational Development e.g. English or Math
- Humanities e.g. Arts, Communications, Music or Languages
- Social Science e.g.Business, History, Economics, Psychology or Politics
- Natural Science e.g. Biology, Chemistry or Physics
- Pre-major courses e.g. Business majored students must enroll for Accounting and Business Law
Therefore, after graduating from Edmonds Community College, students can transfer directly into a university, study for 2 more years to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree.
While studying, students will have a personal advisor who will make sure every course students have enrolled are appropriate and meet students’ needs. They will also take care of credit transitions when students want to transfer to the university of their choices.
2+2 University Transfer at Edmonds CC
Prepare students for Bachelor Degrees in various fields
Program of Studies at Edmonds
Examples of conditional admission letters to universities/colleges for 4 years after graduating from Edmonds Community College
Remark: these letters are only examples, some details may have already been updated. Students will receive the updated version from their advisors when they are planning for university transitions.
Where have Edmonds Alumni Transferred to?
2. High School Completion Program
If students are 16 years of age or older, they are able to enroll for High School Completion program in order to study high school along with associate degree. Because most of the courses students must enroll can be use to graduate associate degree and Bachelor’s degree, they can graduate with an associate degree and a high school degree within 2 years. After graduating from this program, students will obtain degrees from a college approved by the government of Washington State.
Edmonds have been launching this program since 1993. Since then, more than 500 students have received certificates of both High School Completion program and Associate degree program when they graduated. Edmonds believe that they are the most experienced institution when it comes to High School Completion program.
Certificate Example
3. English as a Second Language Program
Students who would like to study English or prepare their English skills before studying college level can enroll in Edmonds’ ESL program. The ESL program helps prepare students for their college education. Students will study for approximately 4 hours per day covering topics including Reading, Grammar, Writing, Speaking, Listening and Pronunciation.
About Intensive ESL
The objective of this course is to help improve student’s English skills in an educational environment.
Course Details
- More than 250 students from 20 countries
- 15 students per class
- 5 levels from beginner to advanced
- Computer lab available for ESL program
- High quality, experienced, ESL specialized instructors
- Intensive Study is studying English in an English classroom. Actively participating in activities with various quizzes to test students’ improvements.
This course is suitable for:
- Students who would like to improve their English skills in everyday life
- Students who would like to study college degree at Edmonds Community College : after their last ESL level, students can immediately continue their college degree.
4. Certificate Program
Earn certificates to improve knowledge, skills and experiences in interested fields for specific careers. After graduating, students will receive approving certificate and could join an internship in America for 1 year.
NEW!! STEM Building
Coming in 2020
Edmonds Community College have been constructing a new STEM Building since Fall 2018.
This new building will be almost 70,000 square foot! Located in the northern part of Mountlake Terrace Hall, consist of health, nursing, physics, chemistry, engineering, math classrooms, laboratory and office.
Edmonds plays an important role in educating and training students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or STEM which is becoming a popular field and are highly wanted in Snohomish County, Washington.
STEM Building will help the college teach high quality STEM that meets the needs of industries for students from many countries
Housing
1.Residence
A) Rainier Place
Edmonds students are allowed to stay at a 4-story accommodation called Rainier Place with room for 180 students ages 17 or older. The accommodation is located inside the main campus where students will be staying with American students and international students.
View 360° of Rainier Place here
Rainier Place includes
- 37 units of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and a furnished living room
- 9 units of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a kitchen and a furnished living room
- 9 units of studio for single occupants
- 1 full and 4 small ADA Accessible units
- Public area on the 3rd floor
- Limited Wireless Internet, phone, TV connection
- Washing and drying machines
- Take cared of and advised by Resident Assistants
- Accommodation is deprived of alcohol, addictives and marijuana
More information about Rainier Place, click here.
B) Spencer Court
Apartment for students who are 18 years of age or older. Located outside of campus, approximately 15 minutes away by bus.
View 360° of Spencer Court here
Spencer Court includes
- 12 units of 3 bedrooms
- Take cared of and advised by Resident Assistants
- Kitchen
- Stores and facilities located approximately 1 block away
- Washing and drying machines
- Wireless Internet
- Starbucks located 1 block away
- Accommodation is deprived of alcohol, addictive and marijuana
- 1 unit of ADA Accessible
More information about Rainier Place, click here.
C) Sophie Court
View 360° of Sophie Court here
Townhouse accommodation located 1 block away from campus, for students who are 21 years of age or older.
Sophie Court includes
- Diverse community including teenagers, working age, students and families, and international students.
- Peaceful environment
- Accommodation with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (private and shared bedroom options)
- Furnished living room , bedroom and kitchen with microwave, dish washer, refrigerator and stove
- Washing and drying machines
- Private balcony
- Parking lot
- International and American student community
- Take cared of and advised by Resident Assistants
- 1 unit of ADA Accessible
- Limited Wi-fi access
More information about Sophie Court, click here.
2. Homestay
Since 1980, families have been welcoming international students into their community. Host families are ready to welcome students into their home as family members or occupants. Homestay creates relationships between people and new friends, improve English skills, dine together with the family, learn to live with others in the community and have special individuals help you adjust to American culture.
Expectations
- Students must join homestay program for at least 1 semester
- If conflict occurs between the student and the host family, we will try to solve the problem with the host family first. If necessary, the college will move the student to a new host family.
- Students must respect and follow the guideline of host family
- Students must not perform any illegal acts while staying with host family
- Inform your host family and college 20 days before moving out of the house
- Pay for your accommodation with the college each semester 1 month before the next semester starts (for 1st semester, pay within the week of arrival)
More information about homestay, click here.
Cost
Edmonds’ tuition fee is less expensive than most universities with an average of 50-70%.
Remark: accommodation fees and pocket money are not included in the approximated fees.
Remark:
- Students can make payments for college and accommodation fees directly to the college at normal rates without having to pay via KorPunGun. *Can be paid semesterly.
- Costs listed above are approximated. No pocket money is included and the exchange rate is changeable.
- For a more updated and precise cost information, please contact KorPunGun.
More information for Edmonds’ fees, click here.
Scholarships
Scholarship Application for New International Students
3 Types of scholarships
New Student College or High School Scholarship ($1,000) : for new students who have been admitted and have received I-20 for college or high school program with the highest level of education GPA of 3.3 or more. Admission process will require the transcript of student’s highest level of education.
Intensive ESL to College or High School Scholarship ($300) : for students who have completed level 5 of ESL and is continuing college or high school program with the language score of 3.5 or more. Admission will require student’s ESL transcript and copy of registration certificate indicating that the student have registered 12 credits or more.
College or High School Merit Scholarship ($300) : scholarship for students studying Edmonds’ college or high school program with the latest GPA of 3.5 or more. Admission will require student’s transcript and copy of registration certificate indicating that the student have registered 12 credits or more.
Details and Conditions
- Applied for Edmonds Community College via KorPunGun
- The admission is a first-come-first-serve system indicating that first comers have higher chances to obtain scholarships. We recommend immediate registration after the college have open up for applications.
- Must be a full time, F-1 international student with Edmonds’ I-20
- Scholarships will be deducted from the tuition fee of the next semester
- Students studying at their last semester at Edmonds are unable to apply for scholarships
- Students who have been granted an ISS Scholarship in the previous semester are unable to apply for a scholarship in the next semester.
- Documents must be sent for application within 5 p.m. of the due date
- KorPunGun is unable to guarantee the results of scholarships that require the college’s consideration.
Procedures and application schedule can be found at: EDCC Scholarships
Calendar
Edmonds’ detailed calendar – Link
How to Apply for Edmonds?
- Fill in Edmonds’ application form
- Bank certificate (showing no lesser than $26,000)
- Application fee $50 USD
- Express Mailing fee $35 (optional)
- Copy of current passport (only the page with student’s photo)
- Transcript of student’s highest level of education
- High school certificate in English (if student have graduated high school)
- Fill in accommodation application form (optional)
Edmonds does not require TOEFL/IELTS
If students does not have TOEFL/IELTS score, they must do a language proficiency test upon arrival. Students will be put to study at their appropriate levels. The suitability between language skills and registered course is very essential because it will help students perform better. It is even more important when students apply to universities with high admission rates.
Students who would like to take a proficiency test to evaluate their English skills in order to apply for Edmonds Community College, the score will be divided as such:
- Full-time Enrollment
- TOEFL IBT 72 (Writing 21+) or
- IELTS 6.0 (all bands not lower than 5.5)
2) To surpass ESL levels and collect college credits along with English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- TOEFL IBT 54
- IELTS 5.0 (no band below 5.0)
*More details for Edmonds’ Mathematics and English score, click here
*Review Edmonds’ application deadline, click here
