Applying to the ESL Transition Program

Applying to Sierra Nevada College through the ESL Transition Program is easy!  Just follow these simple four steps below, but if you are ready to complete the application form, download it here.

Note: You will be required to submit copies of all relevant academic transcripts and certificates of English language qualifications.

Need more information? Download the Sierra Nevada College ESL Transition Program brochure.

Streamlined Application Process

• Step One: Contact our expert Student Enrollment Advisor using the online inquiry form. He will answer your questions about the ESLTransition Program and Sierra Nevada College and he is there to guide you through the admissions process.
• Step Two: Send your completed application to us, including official transcript in English, financial statement. Following University acceptance, a deposit will be required to release the I-20 immigration document.
• Step Three: We will assess your English level. If you have a TOEFL score include that in your application. However, you do not have to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score to qualify for the Transition Program. We will ask you to complete the Study Group Pre-Arrival English Test to help determine your English level.
• Step Four: Our Student Enrollment Advisor will review your application and forward it to Sierra Nevada College. If you are successful we will confirm your University offer within approximately three weeks.

Application Deadline

Rolling admissions ensures you can apply at any time of year (although we recommend that applications are made as early as possible in the academic year).

Transfer Applicants

If you have been a student at an accredited university in your home country, you can transfer to Sierra Nevada College. Transfer applications must be accompanied by certified (English) course descriptions, documented hours of instruction, and an official transcript.