Santa Ana College

International Student Office

Santa Ana College, established in 1915, is one of California's oldest community colleges. Santa Ana College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and offers associate degrees in more than 100 majors, certificate programs in 120 occupational specializations and lower division transfer courses for advanced degrees at four-year colleges and universities.

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana College is a community legacy celebrating 100 years of excellence in academic achievement and community partnerships. Santa Ana College, a public community college established in 1915 in Orange County, California, is committed to quality, innovation and diversity through collaboration and leadership within the community. Santa Ana College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and offers associate degrees in more than 100 majors, certificate programs in 120 occupational specializations and lower division transfer courses for advanced degrees at four-year colleges and universities. The college also has a wide range of student services to expand your academic life.

Prime location

Students from all over the world choose Santa Ana College for its beautiful, safe, and culturally diverse campus. Its location in sunny southern California allows for easy access to amusement parks (Disneyland, Universal Studio, Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain), shopping (South Coast Plaza, Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum and Cabazon Outlets), snow capped mountains (Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Mt. Baldy), world famous landmarks (Hollywood, Los Angeles, and Griffith Park), beaches (Santa Monica, Venice, Huntington, Newport and Laguna) and the arts.

An Affordable Choice

Santa Ana College has great educational values with the lowest fees in the California higher education system. Low tuition fees, state of the art facilities, individualized instruction, small class sizes and personalized attention from our excellent and caring faculty add up to an affordable and rewarding learning experience.

Degrees and Certificates

Santa Ana College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and offers associate degrees in more than 100 majors, certificate programs in 120 occupational specializations and lower division transfer courses for advanced degrees at four-year colleges and universities.

Our degree and certificate programs include accounting, art, advertising design, computer graphics, automotive, business administration, management, entrepreneurship, broadcasting, computer information systems, computer science, dance, digital music production, economics, electronics, engineering, entertainment industry management, kinesiology, fashion design and merchandising, fire technology, child development, international business, journalism, library technology, marketing, music, nutrition, occupational therapy, pharmacy, psychology, television/video communications, theater arts, and much more.

2+2 Degree Program (University Course Transfers)

The 2+2 degree program is a pathway to attaining a bachelor’s degree by attending the first two years at a community college for an Associate of Arts or Science (AA/AS) degree and then transferring (+ 2 years) to a four-year university for a bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the 2+2 degree program to earn the dual degrees – AA/AS degree + BA/BS degree.

After having completed Santa Ana College’s AA/AS degree program and meeting the transfer requirements, students can make an easier transition to complete a bachelor’s degree at the University of California’s ten universities including UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, UC Berkeley; the California State University’s twenty-three universities including CSU Fullerton, CSU Long Beach; and Stanford University and many other top colleges and universities across the United States.

English Made Easy

Our English Language Program is an intensive English as a Second Language program where students increase their English proficiency before beginning college classes. One application admits you to our English Language Academy and guarantees admission to the Santa Ana College.

The English Language Program, which is both TOEFL-preparatory and academically oriented, conducts sessions throughout the year – in February, June, and August. Each session consists of 24 hours per week of instruction. Begin College credit classes with a TOEFL score of 450 (PBT).

Short Term Program

Santa Ana College offers a variety of short term programs for junior high and high school students, outside of the United States, who want to learn more about the American academic environment and culture. Participants will have an opportunity to take various American themed classes, such as American art, music, sports, history and culture.

Short term programs also cater to the working professional and provide a refreshing experience with networking opportunities in various professional fields. Short-term programs run every year in the spring, summer and winter, in lengths of 7-28 days. Specially tailored short-term programs can also be arranged for certain groups and organizations.

International Student Programs and Services

The International Student Program provides a full range of programs and services to help international students adjust culturally and academically to life in the United States, thus, making Santa Ana College a home away from home. Services include assistance with admissions and registration, housing and transportation, immigration, among others. Academic and personal counseling is also available.

Student Life

To experience the fullest rewards of college life, students can participate in a wide variety of clubs, service organizations, and student government as well as compete in intercollegiate athletics. The Student Activities Office sponsors many educational, social programs and campus activities and services for student life.

The International Student Association (ISA) is one of the most exciting student organizations on campus. The ISA promotes cross-cultural exchanges that provide the basis for long-lasting friendships. Barbecues, beach parties, dances, out-of-town trips, and cultural highlights such as the annual International Festival are just some of the many activities held throughout the year. All these make it impossible to feel left out at Santa Ana College.