Frequently Asked Questions

Office of International Relations

1. How do I apply to OJC?

Please visit our website at http://www.ojc.edu/intApply.aspx. This is where you will find the international student application as well as the other documentation needed in order to apply.

2. When will I know if I was accepted?

Approximately one month after submitting your application, you will be notified about the status of your application.

3. When is the application deadline?

We accept applications on a rolling basis.

4. How much does it cost to attend OJC?

Cost of Attending OJC      (12 - 18 Credits)
Tuition:	$7,500.00
International Student Fees:	$400.00
Books/Supplies:	$900.00
Living Expenses:	$4,975.00
Health Insurance:	$340.00
TOTAL:	$14,115.00

5. What sort of accommodation is available?

Freshmen year students are required to live in the dorms, unless other arrangements have been made. Host families are also available if special requests are submitted. Sophomore year students, who are 21 years of age, have the option of renting an apartment.

6. What happens after I am accepted to OJC?

An admission packet will be sent to you that includes your acceptance letter, I-20 for your F-1 student visa, and a variety of other information. Your admission packet should arrive about two weeks after your acceptance to Otero Junior College.

7. How much time before classes begin should I come to OJC?

We recommend that students arrive at least 4-5 days prior to the beginning of the semester.

8. Do you have an ESL Program?

Yes, we do. The courses which are offered are:

• Reading and Vocabulary Development
• Developing Grammar Usage and Sentence Structure Skills
• Speaking and Listening
• TOEFL Preparation
• International Business English

9. Is there any financial aid available?

Financial aid is not available to international students however students may be eligible for a scholarship.

10. Are international students allowed to work?

During the first semester international students can not work. However, after the first semester, part-time work opportunities may be available. Being that there are a limited number of jobs on campus, international students should not rely on this source of income as the only means of financial support (i.e. tuition and living expenses).

11. Can I transfer credits from different schools?

If your courses are from an appropriately overseas accredited university, you may apply such credit towards an Associate in Arts degree at OJC. First, the courses will be assessed by an approved credential evaluation agency. The next step is for the OJC Admissions and Records Office to review the courses. In some cases, certain courses will require further approval by the department chair. Approved courses can then be transferred to OJC.

 

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