Required Materials:

1. A completed application for admission can be located at www.craftonhills.edu/apply
2. Test score from “Test of English as a Foreign Language” (TOEFL). A minimum score of 500 is required. (Not required of students from a country where the native language is English).

   Note: Copies of the TOEFL Bulletin of Information for Candidates are available at most American embassies. The application to take the TOEFL test must be received by the Educational Testing Service at least four weeks before the testing date.

3. Official transcripts of all previous secondary school and college work, including an English translation. A letter of reference from a prominent person in your community, verifying character, background, and ability.
4. A non-refundable application processing fee of $25.00 in the form of a money order made payable to Crafton Hills College.
5. Official documentation of birth date. No international students under eighteen years of age will be admitted.
6. A recent photograph. Photocopies are not acceptable.
7. Verification of a recent chest X-ray or skin test that indicates a negative tuberculosis test. Note: X-ray or skin test must be done in the United States. The results must be on file with the college within the first month of attendance.
8. An affidavit of financial support.
9. When all requirements have been met, a letter of acceptance will be mailed. An I-20 will be mailed upon receipt of the first semester’s fees in American dollars in the form of a money order.

Rules Governing International Students

1. Students must be in the local area no later than August 1 for Fall Semester and January 4 for Spring Semester.
2. Students are responsible for finding their own housing in nearby communities. The college does not have living accomodations on campus.
3. First semester fees must be paid before an I-20 is issued.
4. Students must report to the Counseling office at the college when they arrive in the area and present their Visa, I-94, I-20. These documents will be copied and filed. The counseling and registration procedure will be explained at that time. Students must pay all required fees at time of application.
5. Students may attend Crafton Hills College for a maximum of five semesters, and must take twelve or more units each semester.
6. Students are required to enroll in an international health insurance plan and show proof of that enrollment.

Evaluation of Transcripts from International Institutions

Foreign institutions are usually chartered and authorized by their national governments through a ministry of education. Although this provides for standardization within a country, it does not produce useful information about comparability from one country to another. As a result, all students who have attended a foreign institution must:

1. Have their transcripts evaluated by a member company of the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).
2. The student must have an official copy of the evaluation sent to the Crafton Hills College Admissions and Records Office.

The following organizations can assist institutions by distributing general or specific guidelines on admission and placement of foreign students. Equivalency or placement recommendations are to be evaluated in the terms of the programs and policies of the individual receiving institution.

Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute

P.O. Box 6908

Beverly Hills, CA 90202

(800) 419-4601 Fax: (888) 754-8438

Email: service@universitylanguage.com

Website: www.universitylanguage.com

Academic & Professional International Evaluations, Inc.

P.O. Box 5787

Los Alamitos, CA 90721-5787

(562) 594-6498 Fax: (562) 594-8498

Email: APIE@email.msn.com

Website: www.apie.org

American Educati on Research Corporation

P.O. Box 996

West Covina, CA 91793-0996

(626) 339-4404 Fax: (626) 339-9081

Email: aerc@verizon.net

Website: www.aerc-eval.com

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

P.O. Box 514070

Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470

(414) 289-3400 Fax: (414) 289-3411

Email: EVAL@ece.org

Website: www.ece.org 

Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc.

601 University Avenue, Suite 127

Sacramento, CA 95825-6738

(916) 921-0790 Fax: (916) 921-0793

Email: edu@eres.com

Website: www.eres.com

Note: Please follow the instructions on the application and fee schedule, which are available from ERES.

International Education Research Foundation, Inc.

Credentials Evaluation Service

P.O. Box 3665

Culver City, CA 90231-3665

(310) 258-9451 Fax: (310) 342-7086

Email: info@ierf.org

Website: www.ierf.org

Note: Request a detailed report

World Education Services Application for Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials

P.O. Box 5087

New York, NY 10274-5087

(212) 966-6311 Fax: (212) 739-6100

Email: INFO@wes.org

Website: www.wes.org

Note: You must indicate on their application that the evaluation is for a California teaching credential or permit. Please print all information.

College Credit for Advanced Placement Information

AA: Students should be aware that AP test credit is evaluated by corresponding it to an equivalent Crafton Hills College course, e.g. History 101. A student who receives AP credit and then takes the equivalent Crafton Hills College course will have the unit credit for such duplication deducted prior to being awarded the A.A. degree. Credit by Advanced Placement exam is noted and listed first on a student’s transcript, with units assigned and no grade.

CSU GE: The Advanced Placement examinations may be incorporated into the certification of CSU General Education-Breath requirements by any certifying institution. All CSU campuses will accept the minimum units shown and apply them toward fulfillment of the designated General Education-Breath area if the examination is included as part of a full or subject-area certification. Please note that individual CSU campuses may choose to grant more units than those specified toward completion of General Education-Breath requirements.

IGETC: AP exams must be used in area indicated regardless of where the certifying CCC’s discipline is located. Course does not include California government and does not meet the CSU American Institutions requirement.

Advanced Placement Policy

Crafton Hills College is a participant in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. Advanced Placement credit will be granted by Crafton Hills College according to the following policy:

1. Students must be enrolled at Crafton Hills College in order to apply for AP credit.
2. Students are required to have completed twelve (12) units at Crafton Hills College prior to applying for AP credit. See a Counselor or Admissions and Records if the AP course serves as a pre-requisite for a more advanced course.
3. Students must bring a copy of the AP score report to Admissions and Records for evaluation. Students will receive units of credit on their Crafton Hills College Transcript.
4. Units earned by AP examinations may be used to meet Certificate and Associate Degree requirements.
5. Units earned by AP examinations may be used towards CSU General Education Breadth certification according to the CSU approval list.
6. Units earned by AP examinations may be used to meet Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), with the exception of Critical Thinking (Area 1B) and Oral Communication (Area 1C). Credits earned with a score of 3 or higher on a designated AP examination may be applied when recognized by the college as equivalent to approved IGETC courses. Each individual AP examination can clear only one course.
7. Units of AP credit may not be used to satisfy financial aid, veterans or EOPS eligibility criteria regarding enrollment status.
8. Units of AP credit may not be used to satisfy the College’s twelve (12) unit residency requirement, or be added to a student’s earned unit total for priority registration purposes.
9. A maximum of 30 units through any combination of credit by examination may be granted toward the Associate Degree.
10. Some four year institutions (e.g., out of state) may not accept AP credit.

College Credit for Advanced Placement (AP) Tests

Students may earn credit for College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Advanced Placement (AP) Tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP credit can be used to meet IGETC, CSU GE, and CHC Associate Degree general education (GE) and/or major requirements. Students must have the College Board send AP exam results to the Admissions Office for use on the CHC Associate Degree or GE transfer patterns.

Course credit and unit granted at Crafton Hills College may differ from course credit and units granted by a transfer institution   

AA: Students should be aware that AP test credit is evaluated by corresponding it to an equivalent Crafton Hills College course, e.g. History 101. A student who receives AP credit and then takes the equivalent Crafton Hills College course will have the unit credit for such duplication deducted prior to being awarded the A.A. degree. Credit by Advanced Placement exam is noted and listed first on a student’s transcript, with units assigned and no grade.

CSU GE: The Advanced Placement examinations may be incorporated into the certification of CSU General Education-Breath requirements by any certifying institution. All CSU campuses will accept the minimum units shown and apply them toward fulfillment of the designated General Education-Breath area if the examination is included as part of a full or subject-area certification. Please note that individual CSU campuses may choose to grant more units than those specified toward completion of General Education-Breath requirements.

IGETC: AP exams must be used in area indicated regardless of where the certifying CCC’s discipline is located.

+Course does not include California government and does not meet the CSU American Institutions requirement.

Advanced Placement Policy

Crafton Hills College is a participant in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. Advanced Placement credit will be granted by Crafton Hills College according to the following policy: 

1. Students must be enrolled at Crafton Hills College in order to apply for AP credit.
2. Students are required to have completed twelve (12) units at Crafton Hills College prior to applying for AP credit. See a Counselor or Admissions and Records if the AP course serves as a pre-requisite for a more advanced course.
3. Students must bring a copy of the AP score report to Admissions and Records for evaluation. Students will receive units of credit on their Crafton Hills College Transcript.
4. Units earned by AP examinations may be used to meet Certificate and Associate Degree requirements.
5. Units earned by AP examinations may be used towards CSU General Education Breadth certification according to the CSU approval list.
6. Units earned by AP examinations may be used to meet Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), with the exception of Critical Thinking (Area 1B) and Oral Communication (Area 1C). Credits earned with a score of 3 or higher on a designated AP examination may be applied when recognized by the college as equivalent to approved IGETC courses. Each individual AP examination can clear only one course.
7. Units of AP credit may not be used to satisfy financial aid, veterans or EOPS eligibility criteria regarding enrollment status.
8. Units of AP credit may not be used to satisfy the College’s twelve (12) unit residency requirement, or be added to a student’s earned unit total for priority registration purposes.
9. A maximum of 30 units through any combination of credit by examination may be granted toward the Associate Degree. 
10. Some four year institutions (e.g., out of state) may not accept AP credit.

Admission of High School Students

Crafton Hills College may admit high school students who have completed the tenth grade who are capable of benefiting from advanced scholastic courses (i.e., college level), and are seeking educational opportunities not otherwise available to them.

To be eligible, students must have:

• the recommendation of the high school principal
• the consent of a parent or guardian
• demonstrated adequate preparation in the discipline to be studied
• a GPA of 2.5 or higher

Students who meet the eligibility requirements, must submit (prior to the deadline) the following:

• Completed a CHC application
• Completed and signed High School Concurrent Enrollment Request form
• Completed Consent for Medical Treatment form
• Official high school transcripts in a sealed envelope

All applications will be reviewed by the Dean of Student Services and Student Development. Upon approval, students may register for the approved classes beginning at open registration. Course changes or enrollment in a course without prior approval will result in an administrative withdrawal without refund.

Crafton Hills College may restrict the admission and enrollment of high school students during any session based on age, completion of a specific grade level, regulation or demonstrated eligibility for instruction based on the college’s assessment methods and procedures. All high school students enrolling in college courses must have a release of liability and the maturity to function effectively on a college campus.

Admission of Students below Grade 11

In extraordinary cases, where a student who has not completed the tenth grade demonstrates superior ability and capacity to succeed in college level work in a particular discipline, the college may consider admission of that student. Such consideration will be on a course-by-course basis and will be allowed only through the add/drop process, after open registration has been completed. Students below grade 11 wishing to enroll in courses must meet all of the requirements identified in the section above as well as any pre-requisites or departmental recommendations established for the course(s) in which they wish to enroll, as demonstrated by completion of the college assessment process.

Students in this category will be bound, as are all other students, by the syllabus of the course. Course content is non-negotiable. Moreover, parents are not permitted to attend classes with their children unless they are registered for the course. These students and their parents must complete an orientation process for each course conducted by the Counseling Department. The instructor of the course will have the final determination of whether any student below grade 11 will be allowed to enroll in his or her class.