Foothill College

Transfer preparation is central to Foothill College’s academic offer. Students can choose from 84 associate degrees, including 30 Associate Degrees for Transfer, while 40 associate degrees are available fully online. The college also provides 128 credit and non-credit certificate programs for professional and personal development. Bachelor’s study is available in Dental Hygiene, including entry-level and associate-to-bachelor pathways, and Respiratory Care, through an associate-to-bachelor pathway. Preferred admissions agreements with partner universities support students planning their next stage of study.

Foothill’s campus is in Los Altos Hills, at the heart of Silicon Valley, and includes modern facilities for degree and certificate study. Career training combines experienced faculty with practical tools and facilities. The college also offers professional development courses, workforce programs and apprenticeships. Its quarter system includes a shortened summer session, late-start classes and scheduled terms throughout the year. Students can use the academic calendar to plan applications, registration, classes and examinations.

International students can complete the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree at Foothill and transfer into the third year at a university in the United States. International Student Programs provides F-1 visa advising, orientation and updates on regulations affecting passports, visas, insurance, employment, travel and academic matters. Cultural activities offer opportunities to share heritage, explore cultures, volunteer and meet other students. The college’s open-door admission policy applies to high-school graduates and non-graduates who are 18 or older, while international applicants follow a separate application pathway.