Current International Students

Student Activities

Inspiration to Enjoy — Campus Life & Facilities

Foothill College offers a vibrant campus life and world-class facilities designed to inspire students to learn, lead, and get engaged. Our campus has been honored by the American Institute of Architects as "the most beautiful community college ever built."

Students can join more than 60 clubs, participate in varsity athletics and intramural teams, get involved with the student newspaper, radio station, cultural heritage months, and student government, which manages a half-million dollar budget.

Outstanding Campus Facilities

• Cutting-edge Computer and Multimedia Labs, Broadcast Media Center and Dental Clinic
• Award-winning buildings such as the Performing Arts Center, IDEA Center, and a dedicated music recording, digital video, and interactive design lab
• Art Museum, Planetarium, and Bamboo Garden
• Soccer and football stadiums, golf and tennis complex, Olympic-size swimming pools
• Fitness facilities including dance/yoga studio, gym, indoor cycling, basketball and softball

Exclusively for International Students

New students participate in a mandatory orientation covering comprehensive academic, immigration, and cultural counseling. In addition, our dedicated international student staff provides full-time support, including:

• Admission Assistance
• Academic Counseling
• Immigration Counseling

Special Activities

• Student Field Trips Around the Bay Area
• International Social Hours
• International Education Week
• Seasonal Holiday & Cultural Events (Lunar New Year, Hina Matsuri, Ramadan, Diwali, Dia de Los Muertos, etc.) 
• Around the World in 80 Bites – Food Scavenger Hunt
• International Transfer Fair
• University Representative Visits & Campus Tours
• Volunteer Opportunities on and off campus
• Free tickets to Celebrity Forum (with speakers such as George Takai, Jason Alexander, and Joseph Biden)
• Foothill International Alumni Association