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International Students Apply Here

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Thank you for your interest in our International Programs. If you choose to study at SVC, you can expect to find a family-like atmosphere where everyone is welcome, an appreciation of cultural differences and a desire to enrich the education we provide, with a global perspective.

Effective December 15, 2025 Skagit Valley College will reinstate the $50 non-refundable application fee for new international student applications. Applicants will be able to submit payment directly to the Cashier's Office. Please plan accordingly when preparing your application for upcoming quarters.

Top 5 Reasons to Choose SVC!

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1.      Experience a Supportive, Close-Knit Community
Study in a safe town with small class sizes, personalized attention, and a welcoming atmosphere.

2.      Apply Easily and Strengthen Your Academic Skills
No TOEFL required—build strong English and math skills that prepare you for college-level and university coursework.

3.      Transfer Successfully
Take advantage of SVC’s excellent record of helping students transfer to top U.S. universities.

4.      Enjoy Great Housing and Student Life
Live with a caring homestay family or in convenient on-campus housing, join active clubs, and connect with students from around the world.

5.      Explore the Beautiful Pacific Northwest
Discover quick access to Seattle, Vancouver, and year-round outdoor adventures—including skiing, hiking, and kayaking.

Hear from our International Students

From Skagit Valley College to the Fashion Institute of Technology? Waynerio proves that anything is possible! This international student and recent graduate took his fashion dreams from SVC to NYC

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Waynerio: I am Jarutrawi Tawaisab. Or you know me as Wayne, or Waynerio. I was born in Bangkok, Thailand—2004.

Interviewer: When did you first get into fashion design?

Waynerio: I think when I was three, I like to cut the paper like a frapping. For me I think it is the spirit that I inherited from my ancestors who were royal additions in the Ayutthaya period. And I don’t want to sculpt this art and this technique only in Thailand. Skagit Valley College is like my second home, they treat the international student like local people around here. I would say I gave my heart to this place.

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