You earn real U.S. college credit simply by passing the class. These credits appear on an official college transcript and may transfer to universities in the U.S. and around the world. It also gives you early exposure to U.S. college learning, professors, assignments, and expectations. You can also choose to continue studying with Foothill-De Anza, California State University (CSU), or the University of California (UC) where these classes will count toward a degree or transfer program.

International students can take most Foothill or De Anza College courses online as long as prerequisites are met. Many students abroad choose ESL, general education, transfer level, or major related classes. We strongly recommend starting with either ESL or general education courses because they are flexible, widely transferable, and help you build a strong academic foundation while you explore interests.

Search the Foothill Class Schedule and De Anza Class Schedule and filter for classes listed as "Fully Online." Check whether the course is synchronous (meets at set days/times) or asynchronous (no live meetings). We strongly recommend asynchronous classes to avoid time zone issues.

Yes, some courses, including Math and ESL/English, require you to complete a self-guided placement process. Follow instructions on the Foothill Assessment website or the De Anza Assessment website.

Registration opens approximately two months prior to the quarter start. Your specific date will be posted in the Student Registration app in MyPortal. Review the Foothill Academic Calendar or De Anza Academic Calendar for general dates.

Review the Foothill Registration Guide and De Anza Registration Guide for detailed steps on accessing MyPortal and enrolling.

Yes. Drops must be done through MyPortal. For fall, winter, and spring, dropping within the first two weeks removes it from your record and allows for a refund. Dropping later may result in a "W" grade and fee responsibilities.

Tuition is due upon registration. Review nonresident rates on the Foothill cashier website or the De Anza cashier website. Payment options are found Here.

One unit is equivalent to three hours per week. For most courses, this is one hour of lecture/reading and two hours of study/assignments per week.

Academic Integrity means all work submitted is your own. This includes exams and citing sources. Refer to Foothill Policy or De Anza Policy for details.

No. Taking online classes in high school does not make you a transfer applicant. You apply as a first-year/freshman unless you continue at Foothill or De Anza after graduation.

When you are ready to enroll as a full-time student, submit the regular international application Here.

Both our Foothill and De Anza International Students Admission teams can support you. Email your questions to:

De Anza Admissions:daintladmissions@deanza.edu
Foothill Admissions:fhintladmissions@foothill.edu