International Student Program

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(209) 954-5151 ext. 6164

San Joaquin Delta College
Delta Connect Center
DeRicco Student Services Building, Room 132 (DERIC 132)
5151 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95207

Hours

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Appointments:
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

To schedule an appointment with the ISP office, please email international@deltacollege.edu.

international@deltacollege.edu
Fax: (209) 954-3769

Mailing Address:

San Joaquin Delta College
International Student Program
5151 Pacific Avenue, Box 102
Stockton, CA 95207-6370
USA

Welcome to Delta College!

We are pleased that you are interested in attending San Joaquin Delta College! Delta College is a two-year community college accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). We offer Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) degrees in 139 major fields of study, including certificate degrees in occupational and vocational programs. The College has a comprehensive transfer program for students who wish to complete their undergraduate coursework at Delta College before transferring to a four-year university. With University of the Pacific, California State University, and University of California campuses admitting international transfer students, Delta College is the perfect place to begin your educational journey!

International applicants to San Joaquin Delta College must complete the CCCApply International Application to apply for admission. This application is specifically designed for students who will attend a California Community College on an F-1 student visa and helps ensure all required admissions information and documentation are submitted.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Term	Application Open	Application Deadline	Term Start Date
Summer 2026	11/03/2025	04/01/2026	05/25/2026
Fall 2026	11/03/2025	06/01/2026	08/14/2026
Spring 2027	07/01/2026	10/01/2026	01/15/2027

More About Delta College

San Joaquin Delta College is located in Stockton, California, on a 165-acre park-like setting. Our Northern California location is within easy travel to the San Francisco Bay area as well as the Sierra Nevada mountains. As an international student here, you will have a variety of programs and services available to you. The International Student Program office offers personalized, individual assistance as well as referrals to other campus support services, including computer labs, library, free tutoring, bookstore, cafeteria, and a variety of student clubs and activities.

We look forward to helping you achieve your educational goals!

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Frequently Asked Questions

As a student on an F-1 visa, you will not be eligible for State or Federal Financial Aid (fee waiver, grant, Work Study, etc.). You may apply for SJDC scholarships after you have completed one semester of non-ESL course work. Please contact Financial Aid & Scholarships for further information.

Please refer to the following webpage to see who can study under certain visa classifications:
https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/Nonimmigrant%20Class%20Who%20Can%20Study.pdf.

If you are seeking a change of status to F-1, please be sure to inform us at international@deltacollege.edu after you have submitted the international application for admission.

Only one class or three credits during each term or semester may count toward a full course of study for an F-1 student if the class is taken online or through distance learning.

Delta College does not evaluate foreign transcripts. Links to transcript evaluation services are available on the Helpful Links page. Transfer credit will not be granted for coursework completed outside the US or from institutions that are not US regionally accredited and listed in the Accredited Institution of Higher Education.

Complete and submit the International Student Online Application for Admission required documentation to the ISP Office. It will take approximately two weeks to process the completed application. When processing is completed Delta College admission notification and instructions for your next steps will be emailed to you. Please read all of the documents carefully and follow the instructions.

You must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units throughout each semester in order to maintain your F-1 status. The Summer Session is optional and is not subject to the minimum unit requirement for continuing students.

Current cost details are availalbe here: SJDC: International Students: Expenses

A California Driver's License is required to drive. Please contact an ISP specialist for further information by emailing international@deltacollege.edu

You are required to provide proof of medical insurance before you will be able to enroll in classes each semester. The ISP Office has a policy available, which you may purchase once you arrive. Please see the medical insurance information in Helpful Links.

Dr. Cheuyengther Xiong is the designated counselor for international students. Counseling Center services include assistance with educational goals, student education planning, and university transfer preparation.

F-1 Students are eligible to work on campus only, up to 20 hours per week. On-campus employment is very limited.

SJDC offers Associate in Art and Associate in Science degrees. Please click on the following link for a complete list: Associate Degree Programs

You are required to notify the ISP Office of your arrival in the US. Course registration (enrollment) requirements will be emailed at that time.

Once the I-20 is received, you are required to pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee. For complete information on the SEVIS I-901 Fee, including a tutorial, please visit the Study in the States web site. You must have proof you have paid the I-901 fee in order to apply for an F-1/Student Visa at the nearest US Embassy or Consulate.

Student housing options are apartment rental, either alone or with a roommate. SJDC does not have on-campus housing. Please see the housing information in Helpful Links.

Plan your arrival in the US after you obtain an F-1/Student Visa. See the Program of Study section of your I-20 for the earliest admission date. You should plan to arrive no later than the Program Start Date on the I-20. Be sure to notify the ISP when you have been granted an F-1 visa and know your arrival date.

Payment of tuition and enrollment fees are required at the time of registration. Fees are payable by credit card online, personal or cashiers check, or money order by mail or in person at the Cashier's Office, Administration 102A Service Window.

International Student Program

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Welcome to Delta College!

Important Dates and Deadlines

More About Delta College

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible for Financial Aid?

Am I eligible to attend SJDC if I entered the United States on a B-1/B-2 (Visitor) Visa?

Can F-1 students take Internet classes?

Does Delta College evaluate foreign transcripts or give credit for a college degree from outside the US or from a US school that is not regionally accredited?

How do I get an I-20? What is the application process?

How do I maintain my F-1/Student Visa?

How much does it cost to attend Delta College?

Is a California Driver's License required to drive a car or motorcycle?

Is medical insurance required?

Is there a counselor for International Students?

May I work while I am in the US?

What Associate degree programs are available at San Joaquin Delta College (SJDC)?

What do I do after I arrive in the US?

What do I do after I receive the I-20?

What type of housing is available for students?

When do I arrive?

When do I pay tuition?

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