How to attend Gadsden State!
To apply to Gadsden State and ALI, potential students must complete an Application Packet. Students transferring from a school in the U.S. must complete the Application Packet and the Transfer Clearance Form.
国际学生必须在注册课程之前申请入读love爱博. Find out about the admission procedure and requirements below.
要被love爱博录取，国际学生必须提交一份申请 Admissions Office each of the following:
- Official transcript of high school record, showing that the average grade was at least C. Evaluated English translation must accompany any transcript which is not in English.
- Competence in the English language as evidenced by a TOEFL (Test of English as a Second Language) score of at least 61(iBT) or 500(IPT); IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 5.5; or STEP (Society for Testing English Proficiency) Eiken score Pre-First. (see the exceptions below);
- Medical Record Form, including current TB test, completed and signed by a physician attesting to the student's good health; and
- Affidavit of Support 由对学生的经济支持承担全部责任的人出具的证明声明和担保人银行的银行信函.
Evidence of Competence in the English language Exception #1: (1) A student from a country where English is the native language or from a country exempt from the TOEFL; or (2) a student who has graduated from an accredited high school in the United States or from an accredited American high school overseas; or (3) a student who is applying for admission to the Alabama Language Institute (ALI). For more information on the ALI program, click here.
Evidence of Competence in the English language Exception #2: 从地区认可机构成功完成英语作文101或更高，成绩为C或以上的转学生免考托福.
Evidence of Competence in the English language Exception #3: 在阿拉巴马州语言学院完成至少一个16周的最高级别(5级)课程的学生可以进入学院学习 & 6) in Speaking/Listening, Reading, Grammar, Composition, and either Vocabulary 2 or TOEFL Strategies; (2) passed all five skill areas with at least a “B”; and (3) has a written recommendation from the ALI faculty to enter college.
Notice # 1: A transfer student (that is, a student who has attended one or more U. S. colleges and/or universities other than GSCC, and who wishes to pursue an education at GSCC, 还必须确保学生就读的每个学院和/或大学的注册主任直接将正式的学习成绩成绩单发送给GSCC. In addition, 学生必须向国际项目办公室提交一份完整的转学许可表.
Notice #2: 在国外大学获得的学分必须由NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services)下属的评估机构评估. 认证实体应将评估直接发送到love爱博, Registrar, P.O. BOX 227, Gadsden, AL 35902-0227.
Notice #3: In order to comply with Alabama Community College System requirements, 所有持有F-1或M-1签证的学生必须购买经加兹登州国际项目办公室批准的健康保险. Insurance must be maintained during all periods of enrollment, vacation and OPT.
Notice #4: 如果一个国家的学生在申请入学时遇到资金困难，GSCC可能会要求学生在学院存入所需的教育资金. These funds, which will be held in trust for the student, 将由学院管理，并将根据学生的需要花费.
Email all documents to international@kampusjobs.com or mail to one of the addresses below:
Gadsden State Community College
Admissions and Records, International Students
P.O. Box 227
Gadsden, AL 35902-0227
For UPS, FedEx or DHL delivery:
Gadsden State Community College
Admissions and Records, International Students
1001 George Wallace Drive
Gadsden, AL 35903
Upon acceptance, 学生将收到I-20，用于获得学生F-1签证和录取通知书，以及申请F-1或M-1签证的详细说明. 需要注意的是，持F-1或M-1签证的学生必须遵守国土安全部的所有规定, including the requirement that the student must be enrolled full time.
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2023/2024
Estimated Expenses for College Students
(1 Semester = 16 weeks)
| Estimated College Expenses | Fall 2023 Semester | Spring 2024 Semester | Summer 2024 Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition (12 credit hours at $295 per credit hour)* |
$3,540 | $3,540 | $3,540 |
| Books and supplies** | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Medical Insurance*** |
$30-$150/month |
$30-$150/month |
$30-$150/month |
| Room and board**** | $2,400 | $2,400 | $1,300 |
| Non-refundable dorm deposit | $200 | $200 | $200 |
Personal spending varies, but $225 per month is average.
Explanation of expenses for each item listed above:
- Full time course load in college: minimum 12 credit hours (4 classes, 3 credit hours each; Number of semester credit hours may vary based on types of courses taken).
- Note: In order to graduate in two years, a student must plan to take a minimum of 16 credit hours per semester. One (1) credit hour cost is $295.
This is an estimated amount. Classes enrolled in First Day Complete will include a fee for $24/credit hour that will go to books being included with the course.
- Insurance coverage is required during the entire year.
- Costs vary depending on student’s choice in provider.
- Eyeglasses/dental services are not covered by medical insurance.
- For any questions or assistance, please contact Trevor Brown at +1 (256) 549-8324 or tbrown@kampusjobs.com
- A one-time refundable deposit of $200 is required if staying in the Residence Hall.
- Cafeteria is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Monday through Friday and closed weekends and holidays. Transportation off campus is provided on these days.
- Summer Semester (10 weeks) room and board fees are $1,300.
- 申请23年秋季和24年夏季宿舍不保证有房间，由于可用性有限，申请人将被列入等待名单.
NOTE: Additional expenses include expenses between semesters and on holidays, clothes, laundry, and personal needs. 如果学生住在校外和/或购买汽车，额外费用将超过平均水平.
Important Information
Room and board is not guaranteed until paid in full. Tuition and medical insurance must be paid in full at the time of registration. These expenses can be paid by money order, cash, credit card (Visa, Master Card or American Express), traveler’s checks, or by a cashier’s check from a U.S. bank or institution, or wire transfer.
TUITION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
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2023/2024
Estimated Expenses for Alabama Language Institute
(1 Semester = 16 weeks)
| Estimated College Expenses | Fall 2023 Semester | Spring 2024 Semester | Summer 2024 Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition (18 credit hours at $295 per credit hour)* |
$5,310 | $5,310 | $5,310 |
| Books and supplies** | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Medical Insurance |
$30-$150/month |
$30-$150/month |
$30-$150/month |
| Room and board**** | $2,400 | $2,400 | $1,300 |
| Non-refundable dorm deposit | $200 | $200 | $200 |
Personal spending varies, but $225 per month is average.
Explanation of expenses for each item listed above:
- Core curriculum program: 18 hours per week of class. Cost per one (1) credit hour is $295.
This is an estimated amount. Classes enrolled in First Day Complete will include a fee for $24/credit hour that will go to books being included with the course.
- Insurance coverage is required during the entire year.
- Costs vary depending on student’s choice in provider.
- Eyeglasses/dental services are not covered by medical insurance.
- A one-time refundable deposit of $200 is required if staying in the Residence Hall.
- Cafeteria is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Monday through Friday and closed weekends and holidays. Transportation off campus is provided on these days.
- Summer Semester (10 weeks) room and board fees are $1,300.
- 注意:学生在感恩节和寒假期间必须离开宿舍
- 申请23年秋季和24年夏季宿舍不保证有房间，由于可用性有限，申请人将被列入等待名单.
NOTE: Additional expenses include expenses between semesters and on holidays, clothes, laundry, and personal needs. 如果学生住在校外和/或购买汽车，额外费用将超过平均水平.
Important Information
Room and board is not guaranteed until paid in full. Tuition and medical insurance must be paid in full at the time of registration. These expenses can be paid by money order, cash, credit card (Visa, Master Card or American Express), traveler’s checks, or by a cashier’s check from a U.S. bank or institution, or wire transfer.
TUITION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
ALI courses provide practice in all four major language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students are given a computerized placement test, 在学生的第一学期进行面试和书面诊断，然后根据ESL分班测试的分数划分到适当的级别. Learn more about the ALI here.
ALI Contact Information: 256-549-8389
The Alabama Language Institute curriculum includes the following courses, which are considered pre-college courses. Students receive 3 credit hours per each course. When students arrive, 他们将参加一个分班评估，根据他们的水平选择合适的课程. An F-1 Visa student must enroll in 18 credit hours (6 courses).
| Level 1/2: Beginning | Level 3/4: Intermediate | Level 5/6: Advanced | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grammar | Grammar | Grammar | 3 |
| Reading | Reading | Reading | 3 |
| Composition | Composition | Composition | 3 |
| Listening/Speaking | Listening/Speaking | Listening/Speaking | 3 |
| Vocabulary 1 | Vocabulary 2 | Vocabulary 2 | 3 |
| Pronunciation 1 | Pronunciation 2 | TOEFL Strategies | 3 |
*所有F-1签证语言学生每周必须学习至少18小时(6门课程).
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| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. | Pronunciation | Pronunciation | |||
| 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Reading | Speaking/Listening | Reading | Speaking/Listening | |
| 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Composition | Grammar | Composition | Grammar | |
| 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Vocabulary | Vocabulary |
ALI平均成绩将包括在学生未来大学课程的平均成绩中，ALI成绩将出love爱博体育平台学生的love爱博成绩单上.
All international students at Gadsden State are advised regarding SEVP regulations. In addition, the ALI faculty members are available to advise students about ALI courses, schedules and entering college after completing ALI requirements.
在美国学习期间，保持F或M学生身份是很重要的. 你的身份与你来美国的目的或原因有关. The U.S. Department of State issues you your visa based on your intended purpose. Learn more at studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/maintaining-status
Studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students 未来和love爱博体育平台的F或M学生可以使用本页的信息和资源了解成为国际学生的过程以及作为国际学生在美国学习的规则.
ALI在秋季和春季提供16周的学期，在夏季提供10周的学期，与love爱博的时间表相同.
Alabama Language Institute
2022/2023
| Semester (16 weeks) | Year | Arrival | Begin | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 2022 | August 17 | August 22 | December 20 |
| Spring | 2023 | January 4 (tentative) | January 9 | May 11 |
| Summer (10 weeks) | 2023 | May 25 (tentative) | May 31 | August 9 |
love爱博是一个基于互联网的托福(iBT)考试中心，也是一个机构的托福(IPT)考试中心. 学校的托福笔试(IPT)在秋季每学期结束时进行, spring and summer.