Some U.S. 4-year university require a high school degree for admission. To get ahead start on your education, earn a Washington State High School Diploma and an Associate Degree at the same time through North Seattle Community College's High School Conversion Program. Students can choose from Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Business.

Application Requirements:

• 16 or 17 years old
• Completed the equivalent of grade 10 in the home country
• B average (minimum)
• Submit original transcripts

High School Degree Requirements:

• Complete all course requirements for an Associate of Art or Associate of Science degree, including:
         NSCC History 136
         or Political Science 202
         NSCC History 214
• Meet with an Academic Advisor
• Complete a High School and Beyond Plan which includes:
         One page paper on career goals
         Resume and Cover Letter
• Research paper from English 102 or History 214
• Earn minumim SAT test scores
         MATH: 470   READING: 350   WRITING: 380

Underage Information

In the United States, students under the age of 18 are considered to be minors. For the protection of the minor, NSCC requires that these students and their parents understand and follow these rules:

• Students who do not have a local guardian in the Seattle area must live in a homestay until they turn 18 years old. Please go to http://isp.northseattle.edu/homestay.html for more information on homestays.
• If the student has a local guardian in the Seattle area, then they must submit a guardianship form, which includes contact information for the guardian, to the International Programs office when they arrive in Seattle.
• Students will not be permitted to register for classes until they show proof of a homestay or local guardian.
• Students must immediately update the International Programs office if their living situation or arrangements change.
• If the student fails to follow these requirements, then they will face serious consequences. This may include, but is not limited to, not being allowed to register for classes and their immigration status may be negatively affected.