International Students

  • Find Your Roadmap to Success at
    Mt. Hood Community College

    There is no better place for international students to receive their college education than Mt . Hood Community College. MHCC offers a quality education, professional instructors with related work experience and up-to-date facilities. Best of all, the cost of attending two years at MHCC is significantly less for international students than attending their freshman and sophomore years at a four-year university.

    Hours of Operation:
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Contact:
    Email internationalstudentprogram@mhcc.edu or use the Student Support Services Request Form.

  • Dual High School Completion

    Take classes that count for both a high school diploma and university transfer!

    International students in this program complete the requirements for an Oregon State high school diploma and their associate's degree at the same time through dual-credit courses. Save time and money by transferring to Mt. Hood Community College after 10th (Year 1) or 11th Grade (Year 2). Students must be at least 16 years old by the start of classes and submit official transcripts from their current high school. Click the “Steps to Apply” box below to get started!

  • Steps to Apply

    Follow this link to apply if you are not a permanent resident of the United States and wish to enroll at Mt. Hood Community College on an F-1 visa (requires an I-20).

    Intensive English for College and Careers

    The IECC program at Mt. Hood Community College provides English language instruction for students who need to improve their speaking, pronunciation, reading and writing skills for college or for work. The courses are taught by professional English language teachers with masters degrees in TESOL, many years of experience, and cross cultural or international experience.

    Support Services

    We want you to be successful while you are at MHCC! Our International Student Program will help connect you with tutoring services and academic advisers to help ensure you are on the right track.
    International Students Housing

    Housing

    We are happy to offer assistance to international students arranging for housing while they attend MHCC. All students are encouraged to live with a host family when they first arrive unless they already have friends or family in the area.