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S T U D E N T R E S OU R C E S
3. Submit an Original Financial Data Form and Bank
Verification of Funds. All bank documents must
be current, written in English, include the amount in
U.S. Dollars, and must include a signature from a
Bank Official. Estimated college expenses are
$20,000.00 US Dollars. Fees are subject to change.
4. Submit an original copy of the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) Score Report. A minimum
score of 480 (paper-based) or 56 (internet-based) is
required. Information about TOEFL can be obtained
from . The Test Code Number
for Skyline College is 4647.
or
Complete the International English Language Testing
System (IELTS). A minimum qualifying level of Band 5.5
is required for admission. Information about IELTS can
be obtained from Please have your
IELTS test results sent directly to Skyline College.
5. Copy of your Passport Bio-Page.
6. Application fee of $50.
For applicants attending U.S. schools, please attach
the following:
7. Copies of Visa page from Passport, I-94, Passport
Bio-Page, and copies of all I-20s.
8. Certificate of Eligibility to Transfer - Must be completed
by the student and current institution.
Students accepted into the International Student
Program will be expected to enroll in and complete a
minimum of 12 units each semester with a minimum of a
“C” (2.0) grade point average to remain in good standing.
All students must attend a mandatory orientation. Contact
the International Student Program, (650) 738-4430/7021/
7179, in Building 4, Room 4256/4258 for more information.
THE LEARNING COMMONS
The Skyline College Learning Commons brings
together the functions of the Library and the Learning
Center into a unified, technology enhanced academic
support space for students in Building 5.
THE LEARNING CENTER
The Learning Center (TLC) is a flexible learning envi-
ronment providing academic support for students in all
Skyline College courses through workshops, instructional
technology, tutoring, and lab-based courses. The goal
of the TLC is to offer students opportunities to learn more
quickly and effectively and with greater confidence.
Accordingly, the TLC provides alternative means of
instruction that address students’ diverse learning prefer-
ences and styles. The TLC also offers a comprehensive
program of individual and small group support for all
levels of English, ESL, reading and math, and provides
tutoring in a variety of academic subject areas. The
Learning Center includes the following: Writing/Reading
Lab, Math Assistance Lab, ESOL Lab, Computer Lab,
TRIO/Student Support Services, online tutoring, and sup-
plemental instruction.
For more information about The Learning Center,
please call (650) 738-4144 or stop by the Center in
Building 5, Room 5100 (below the Library). Hours are
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday,
8:00am to 4:00pm and Saturdays and Sundays. You can
also learn more about the TLC at our website: www.
LIBRARY
Skyline College Library, which occupies the second
floor of Building 5, features electronic resources as well as
a book collection of 53,000 volumes and subscriptions to
125 magazines, journals and newspapers. Through a wide
area network, students have access to the Internet, the
Peninsula Library System (PLS) online catalog, and peri-
odical and research databases, including eBook and
streaming video collections, all of which may be accessed
remotely. The Library’s web address is www.skylinecol-
The Library also has six group study rooms, numerous
study carrels providing privacy for individual work, and a
computer classroom for class research workshops.
Borrowing privileges are extended to all students pre-
senting a library card; the Library will issue cards to stu-
dents with appropriate identification.
Contact information: (650) 738-4312 (reference), (650)
738-4311 (circulation).
Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 9:00
pm; Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am to
2:00 pm and closed on Sunday.
STUDENT DROP-IN COMPUTER LAB
The Student Drop-In Computer Lab is located in the
Library on the second floor of Building 5. It is open to stu-
dents and the public: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am
to 9:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; and Saturday,
10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Students have access to 46 PCs, located at Tables
A-F. Table A is designated as 15 minute express stations
for students in a hurry (no log-in required). The computers
come with Microsoft Office 2013, Adobe Creative Suite 6,
Windows Movie Maker, etc. Students also have access to
pay-as-you-go print services through Pinnacle. Black and
White printing is available at 12 cents per page after the
purchase of a Vend Card.