International Student Application


Applying to Cascadia College is easy. Simply complete each of the following 9 steps below to submit your application.

Cascadia accepts applications year round and does not have application deadlines. However, we encourage you to apply early to allow enough time to obtain a student visa, make travel and housing arrangements, and prepare for your new life in the US!

We are able to process most applications within 2 business days!

If you have any questions about submitting your application, please contact us at international@cascadia.edu.

Step 1: Personal Information accordion indicator
Tell us a little about yourself.
Please enter your name as printed in your passport:
Last/Family: First: Middle:
What is your birth day (mm/dd/yyyy format)?
What is your city of birth?
What is your country of birth?
What is your country of citizenship?
Marital Status:
Gender:
Contact Information
Email Address (required):
Home Country Mailing Address (required):
Number and Street:
Apartment Number:
City:
State/Province:
Postal Code:
Country:
Telephone Number:
U.S. Mailing Address:
Number and Street:
Apartment Number:
City:
State:
Postal Code:
Telephone Number:

Who would you like us to contact in the case of an emergency? (in the United States or in your home country)

Name:
Relationship to you: Other relation type:
Address:
Telephone number:
Email Address:
Step 2: Program Information accordion indicator
When would you like to begin studying at Cascadia?


Have you previously attended Cascadia?

What would you like to study? (Check all that apply)

What major would you like to study? OR
Step 3: University Pathways and Partnerships accordion indicator

Cascadia College has partnerships with a number of top universities to make transferring and completing your bachelor's degree easy! Which university partnerships would you like to receive more information about? Click on any university to learn more. (Select up to 3 choices)

Note: Clicking on a university name will not interrupt your application.

Step 4: Previous Education accordion indicator
Have you completed secondary/high school?

Are you currently studying at a school in the United States?

If yes, do you plan to leave the U.S. before starting your program at Cascadia?

List all previous secondary/high schools, colleges, universities, and ESL programs attended. Begin with the most recent. If you cannot remember the exact day of the months you attended each school, please simply select the 1st day of the month.
Name of School: City: Country:
Dates of Attendance:
From:  To: 		Graduated?
Type:

Note: You will be able to submit your transcripts from this school later in the application.

Step 5: English Proficiency accordion indicator
Do you have proof of English proficiency with required score?

If yes, please select one of the following:


Test Score:

Date Taken:

Note: Proof of English proficiency is not required for admission to the English Foundations (EF) language program. If you have an official score of TOEFL (iBT): 70 (MyBest™ score is accepted), IELTS: 6.0, Pearson PTE: 48, iTEP: 4.0, STEP/Eiken: Pre-1, Duolingo: 95, or completed English 101 (or equivalent) at another institution, you will be directly placed in our college program.
The official score must be sent directly to Cascadia College from the testing agency.
If you do not meet the requirements for English proficiency, you will be required to take an English placement test for placing in the appropriate level of our EF.

Step 6: Immigration Information accordion indicator
Are you currently residing in the U.S.?

If yes, what is your immigration status?

If no, what is you immigration status:
Will family members accompany you to the U.S.?
Step 7: Referral Information accordion indicator
How did you hear about Cascadia College?
Other website
Step 8: Financial Sponsorship accordion indicator

New students at Cascadia must show proof of financial support for at least one year of study. Total expenses are estimated as follows:

Estimated Costs of College
(in U.S. Dollars: 2024-2025 Academic Year, Effective Fall 2024)

Total Estimated Expenses

EF & Associate Programs

Bachelor Program

3 Months (1 Qtr)

9 Month (3 Qtrs)

3 Months (1 Qtr)

9 Month (3 Qtrs)

Tuition

$3,637

$10,911

$7,025

$21,075

Room & Board

$3,000

$9,000

$3,000

$9,000

Other Fees

$1,096

$3,288

$1,060

$3,180

Total

$7,733

$23,199

$11,085

$33,255

How will you pay for your studies at Cascadia? (check all that apply)







Note: You will have an opportunity to attach financial documents to show proof of financial support later in this application.

Step 9: Upload verification documents

Click "browse" below to select a file to upload. The textbox will turn green once your file has finished uploading or red if an error occurs.

Allowed file types for upload are "docx", "doc", "pdf", "jpeg", "jpg"

If you need to upload more than 3 documents in a section, you may upload them in the Other Documents section. Additional documents may also be sent via email to international@cascadia.edu.

Required Documents:

Immigration Documents: Please upload a copy of the photo page of your current passport. You may also upload copies of any other immigration documents you may have such as an I-20, I-94 card, or US visa.




Transcripts: Please upload a copy of your transcripts in English from the high school, college, or university you have most recently attended. You may also upload additional transcripts or certificates.




Financial Documents: Please upload a copy of your sponsor's financial documents in English showing proof of funding for at least one year of study. Additional financial documents may also be uploaded.




Optional Documents:

Proof of English Proficiency: (Optional) Please upload copies of any TOEFL, IELTS, iTEP, Pearson PTE, Step/Eiken, or Duolingo test results.




Other Documents: (Optional) Please upload any additional documents in support of your application.





Once you have selected all files you would like to include with your application, please click the Upload All Files button. If you are not able to upload all of your documents at this time, please email the documents to international@cascadia.edu.




By submitting this application, I certify that all of the information I have provided is complete, accurate, and true.



Once you submit your application, you should hear from the International Programs office within 2 business days. We will provide you with additional information about $50 application fee payment and I-20 issuance once your completed application has been processed and your Cascadia student account has been created.


Important: Your application is not complete until application fee payment has been submitted.