International Student Admission Information

Lane Community College has admitted International Students since 1966. Presently, about three percent of the student body of over 10,000 students are international students. Lane Community College is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, and provides programs for professional/technical training, transfer to four-year schools, personal enrichment, and English as a Second Language. 

The college is located about two miles outside of the cities of Eugene and Springfield. There is easy access via the city bus system or by automobile from either city. There are airport services into the Eugene Airport with numerous links through San Francisco, Denver, Seattle, and Portland.

Admission Requirements

Please send us:

• A completed International Student Admission Application (online or paper application)
• International Student Data Sheet
• Proof of English language proficiency - A TOEFL minimum score of 53 on the iBT, 153 on the computer based test or 475 on the paper based test is required OR IELTS score of 5.5. OR STEP Eiken Pre-1st Grade. TOEFL scores between 140 and 153 (460 - 475) will be considered .
  • Document needed - Official TOEFL or IELTS score report.
• Academic records - Completion of the equivalent of secondary or high school with a "C" average or better.
  • Documents needed - All upper secondary and/or post-secondary school records (transcripts, leaving certificates, exam results, etc.). Documents must be original or a certified true copy.
• Financial verification - Proof of adequate finances for your entire stay in the U.S. is required.
  • Documents needed - Bank statement (original or certified, true copy) showing the first year's expenses on deposit and Lane's International Student Financial Statement page from the applicant with a signature of your sponsor.
• Transfer In Form (only for students transferring their I20 from another U.S. school to Lane)

Admissions Deadlines and Estimated Costs

Note: If application for the full-time credit or IESL program is received after the deadline listed below, admission will be considered for the following term.

*Tuition is $213 per credit and is subject to change without notice.  This estimate is based on 12 credits per term (the minimum required for F1 status).

**Students must purchase the Accident and Illness insurance offered through the college or provide proof of equal or better coverage.

Housing, Activities and Community Services

Lane Community College provides an excellent, comprehensive International Student Community Services Program for international students. Among the services available are homestay placement, friendship families, referral to apartment living, community orientations for daily living needs, arranged airport pickups, and numerous cultural and social events throughout the year. Because Lane does not have dormitories, the homestay program is very popular and serves well over 100 students each term.

Applying for any service or activity sponsored by ISCP: Admitted students receive a letter with the I-20, and after being admitted they can request a homestay application form to fill out and return if they want to request any of the services provided. (form available for download) Costs: Homestay applicants pay a $75 placement fee to Lane.  The cost of living in a homestay and receiving meals is competitive with independent living and often less expensive. The details of the expenses are provided to students when admitted and considering use of these services. Assistance for any other services are provided without charge to the student. Costs for activities and trips sponsored by the ISCP office are greatly reduced and determined accordingly to the event.

NEW!!    Now you can... Download the Welcome Letter, Guidelines and Homestay Application *

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Information requests: Individuals wanting information apart from being admitted as international students may write directly to:

Beth Schenderlein
International Student Activities Coordinator
Main Campus - Bldg. 11, Room 219
Lane Community College
4000 East 30th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97405, USA
Telephone #: (541) 463-3409
Fax #: (541) 463-4152

Beth Schenderlein, Email: schenderleinb@lanecc.edu

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