Los Angeles City College

Welcome

International Student Program

Welcome to Los Angeles City College where you can pursue your passion and quality education in the heart of Los Angeles and Hollywood! By attending LACC, you will be joining our international student community that is comprised of more than 70 different countries and cultures. LACC's International Student Program (ISP) staff and counselors will assist you with your transition to a U.S. college as well as immigration documentation and academic counseling to ensure that you maintain your F-1 visa status and are on the right track to achieve your educational goals. The ISP staff will support to make your educational and cultural experience at LACC enriching and transformative. We look forward to working with you!

Our Purposes

• Provide international students with academic counseling to help them maintain good academic standing and achieve their educational goals.
• Provide international students with immigration advisement/documentation necessary to maintain their legal status in the U.S.
• Represent LACC to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of State, and other government agencies involved with international students.
• Guide international students in their adaptation to the American culture and the campus life.

Student Learning Outcomes

• The international student will demonstrate an understanding of the F-1 visa student requirements to maintain his/her visa status in good standing.
• The international student will identify the academic requirements for completing certificates, associate degrees, and university transfer.