The application process to MPC begins with an ISP Application for Admissions. The minimum GPA requirement is 2.0.

Special Note: Students applying under the age of 18 may be requested to take part in an interview to evaluate their readiness for our program. To be admitted, students must have graduated from secondary school or attained a high school graduation equivalency. If you do not have a high school diploma we will accept IGCSE / O level certificates in lieu of a high school diploma. When submitting these documents it must display that the student has taken 5 subject courses with passing scores.

Applicants will need to submit an ISP Application for Admissions to the International Student Program office that includes:

Educational Institutions

The Educational Institutions page requires transcripts from all institutions attended. We require copies both of your diploma and your academic transcripts which list course names, grades, and duration. Transcripts and diplomas must be translated to English.

We require official academic transcripts which list course names, grades, and duration only from the most recent institution attended. Official transcripts must be translated into English and be sent directly from the school/institution to MPC. Official transcripts are to be stamped, sealed, and unopened.  

To be eligible for transfer credit at MPC, college and university transcripts must be translated into English and evaluated by a transcript evaluation service. We require official copies of both the original transcript and the translated and evaluated transcript.

English Proficiency

Applicants who are from a non-native English speaking country must submit an English Language Proficiency score. You do not need to provide test results if English is your native language, if you completed at least two years of your high school education at a school where English was the primary language, or if you completed level 3 at MIIS.

 English proficiency test options:

• TOEFL requirement: 45 (internet-based), 133 (computer-based), or 450 (paper-based). An official TOEFL score report is required and must be recent (within two years of application to MPC). Our ETS code is: 4490 - you will need to provide this code during your TOEFL test for the results to be mailed to us.
• IELTS requirement:  5. An official IELTS Test Report Form is required and must be recent (within two years of application to MPC).
• Duolingo requirement:  80. Select "Monterey Peninsula College" when sending results.

Statement of Purpose

Explain, in writing, an accurate statement of your academic and professional goals. Include details that will help us understand and get to know you better. Please include the reason that you are applying to Monterey Peninsula College as well as what your educational goals are and why you want to study at MPC specifically. Also, include your current educational background. If you are not currently enrolled in a secondary school, college, or university, please indicate what you have been doing since the time of your last enrollment. Lastly, describe your future plans and goals for after you complete your studies at MPC.

Confidential Financial Verification 

Applicants must demonstrate the availability of $21,394.68 to support a year of study by completing the Confidential Financial Statement form. This proof must be in the form of a bank statement.

If the funds are in someone's name besides the student, then an affidavit of support (typed, dated and signed) must be included stating that the person who owns the account is willing to use their funds to financially support the student during the school year. The affidavit must state the exact amount (USD $) and duration that the sponsor is willing to support the applicant. All affidavits of support and bank statements must be in English.

Photo ID

Provide a color copy of your passport ID page.

Please review the ISP Application Checklist and contact the ISP office with any questions or concerns prior to submitting an application.