 Welcome to Highline Community College, one of the oldest and most diverse colleges in Washington State. Highline Community College is located in Des Moines, Washington. In just 20 minutes, you can visit downtown Seattle and ride to the top of Space Needle or watch the Mariners win a baseball game at Safeco Field. Seattle is known for its vibrant music scene, professional sports, and industry leaders such as Microsoft, Boeing, and Starbucks. Our region is also famous for its beautiful natural surroundings and recreational activities such as hiking, skiing, snowboarding, camping, and kayaking. Highline Community College is an ideal choice for students who want to combine opportunities for cultural and recreational activities with a world-class education. By starting your education at Highline Community College, you will save money and be prepared to succeed in your education and career. The tuition at Highline Community College is about half the amount of tuition at four-year universities with the added benefit of small class sizes where instructors know students by name. At Highline, students plan their education with guidance from faculty and transfer advisors who help them reach their personal and academic goals. If your goal is to earn a bachelor's degree, you can select courses that are transferable to four-year colleges and universities throughout the United States. Our students have transferred to top universities like University of Washington, UCLA, Cornell, and Johns Hopkins. Highline also offers a number of professional technical programs. Some are two-year programs in which you can earn an Associate of Applied Science degree, while others give you the option of earning a Certificate of Completion, which generally takes one year to complete. If you are looking for an American college experience for less than 12 months, Highline Community College can customize a program for you based on the amount of time you want to study in the U.S. and which subjects interest you. If you're worried about your English skills, Highline offers intensive English courses on campus to help you prepare for an academic program. We want you to realize your personal and educational dreams. The International Student Programs Office helps students throughout their Highline education. Advisors are available every day to assist international students in the admission process, arriving to the United States, adjusting to American culture and academic study, and preparing for transfer to university or practical training for a professional technical degree. The International Student Programs Office is proud to offer competitive scholarships from $1,000 to $2,000 per quarter for international students who demonstrate academic achievement and leadership abilities in and out of the classroom. ISP's mission is to help you succeed. A unique benefit of Highline Community College is the Honor Scholar Program, which prepares academically successful students for a more effective transition to four-year institutions and competitive jobs. The Honor Scholar Program provides students with personal advising assistance throughout the transfer process, intensive academic preparation, special recognition at graduation, connections to top universities, and a scholarship in their final quarter at Highline. International students have many options for housing around Highline Community College. You can choose to live in a homestay, which offers the cultural experience of living with an American family. An off-campus dormitory is also available within easy walking distance to the college. Rooms are furnished with a microwave, refrigerator, TV, and study tables. Also included are a daily breakfast, weekly housekeeping, and wireless internet service. If you would like more freedom and privacy, you are also welcome to look for an apartment and live on your own. Whether you prefer living with an American family, staying in the dormitory, or living on your own, there is a perfect match for your lifestyle. Students at Highline enjoy an active campus life through clubs, fun activities, or just hanging out with friends. A team of international student leaders plans events nearly every week during the academic year, like hiking, skiing, ice skating, and overnight trips around Washington. Every year the team hosts a Halloween party, formal winter dance, and a cultural festival called Global Fest. You'll make a lot of friends and have new experiences at Highline. Highline offices and facilities offer you support in all areas of your academic experience. Whether you're looking for help or finding ways to relax and enjoy college life, you'll find it on the Highline campus. We look forward to welcoming you to Highline Community College.