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How to Apply

We are happy to answer your questions about how to apply to the College of Marin Intensive English Program.  Our office numbers are: 415.883.2211 or 415.457.8811 extension 8579. You may also download application forms below.

Easy Application Steps

Step 1
Print the electronic Intensive English Program Application Form (PDF) or (Word document)

Step 2
All students fill out and sign the Official Certification of Personal or Family Money Form (PDF) or (Word document)

Step 3
If you are a transfer student, give the Transfer Form to your current institution and send the International Student (F-1) VISA Application form (Step 2) and Official Certification of Personal or Family Money form (Step 3) with a check for US$50 or US$100* to:
Paulette Foster
College of Marin/Indian Valley Campus
Admissions and Records Office
1800 Ignacio Blvd.
Novato, CA 94949

If you would like to speak with Paulette Foster, Designated School Official (DSO) for the Intensive English Program, her telephone number is: 415.883.2211 or at 415.457.8811 extension 8114 You may also email her at: paulette.foster@marin.edu.

Step 4
All students need to send in the completed forms (Step 1, 2 and 3), with a check for US$50 or US$100* to:
Paulette Foster
College of Marin/Indian Valley Campus
Admissions and Records Office
1800 Ignacio Blvd.
Novato, CA 94949

Step 5
For international students living overseas, after we have received your application materials, we will issue an I-20 for you to take to your appointment for the F-1 visa. If you need help with your visa, please contact the EducationUSA center nearest you for assistance.

Step 6
Students should contact Sara Oser, IEP Program coordinator (415.457.8811 ext. 8579), to determine the appropriate schedule before registering for hours. With the coordinator the student should decide the session, courses,  and number of hours they want and write the corresponding CRN on the registration form. Course level is determined by testing and prior English study.

*Application fee is non-refundable/non-transferrable: $50.00 for one semester or $100.00 for two semesters.

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Conditional Admissions Agreement

Intensive English Program (IEP) Matriculating To International Student Credit Program

Students who have successfully completed the Intensive English Program (IEP) at the College of Marin will be admitted to the International Student Credit Program and be granted a waiver of the TOEFL Exam. Students will also be granted a waiver of the $50.00 Application Processing Fee. All other conditions for admissions to the International Student Credit Program must be met. They are as follows:

  • Completion of an International Student Credit Admissions Application.
  • Verification of adequate financial support by completing the Official Certification of Personal or Family Money form. Required amount of financial support vary by academic year.
  • Complete all transfer documentation as required through SEVIS.

Application Forms

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Intensive English Program web page
Technical Contact: Sara Oser, Coordinator, College of Marin Intensive English Program, 415.883.2211, Extension 8579
Content Responsible: Dr. Jason Lau, Director, Community Education, Lifelong Learning and International Education, 415.485.9316