Columbia College is committed to equal opportunity in student admissions. Students who are high school graduates or the equivalent qualify for admission and can benefit from the College’s programs and services and rolling admissions.

Step 1. Apply to CCDC

Complete application for admission.

  • Required
    • Submit required documents Application for Admission and Student Enrollment Agreement
    • Submit a high school diploma or proof of graduation from a high school or the equivalent certified by the State Department of Education
    • Copy of passport or permanent resident card (If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your military ID)
    • Pay application fee
  • Optional
    • If you are seeking financial assistance, apply for Financial Aid.
    • If you are looking for Veteran Education Benefits, study or consult the Post 9/11 GI Bill. +
    • If you are looking for education requirement programs for Au pair, find more information here (<- Au pairs students)

Step 2. Take the placement test

Check whether you need to take a placement test.

  • Required
    • If you need to take a placement test, you should take the CaMLA (Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments) test.

Step 3. Pay tuition & fee

Submit your payment on time.

  • Required
    • Pay tuition and fees. You can make payments in person or online by wire. Find out more about our tuition.
    • You should purchase a parking tag if you study at the main campus.
    • Purchase or rent your books from the book store.

Step 4. Attend Orientation

Attend new student orientation.

Step 5. Register for Classes

Attend new student orientation.

  • Required
    • Meet CCDC Academic advisors and register for classes.
    • Attend class!

ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVES

Sameer Zia

Admissions Representative

Sameer Zia is from Afghanistan and is working at Columbia College as an Admissions representative. Please contact him with any questions regarding the enrollment process.

Email: samz@ccdc.edu
Phone: (703) 220 – 6339

Brisilda Lekorgo

Admissions Representative

Brisilda Lekorgo is from Albania and is working at Columbia College as an Admissions Representative. Please contact her with any questions regarding the enrollment process.

Email: brosildal@ccdc.edu
Phone: (240) 687 – 8045

Carlos Montecinos

Admissions Representative

Carlos Montecinos is from Bolivia and is working at Columbia College as an Admissions representative. He also specializes in assisting individuals with visa status transitions to an F-1 international student visa. Please contact him with any questions regarding the enrollment process.

Email: carlosm@ccdc.edu
Phone: (703) 206 – 0508

Faisal Amarkhil

Admissions Representative

Faisal Amarkhil is from Afghanistan and is working at Columbia College as an Admissions Representative. Please contact him with any questions regarding the enrollment process.

Email: faisala@ccdc.edu
Phone: (571) 552 – 2655

Joy Uthenphan

Admissions Representative and DLT Program Assistant

Joy Uthenphan is from Thailand and is working at Columbia College as an Admissions representative. She also specializes in assisting individuals who may have questions about our Dental Laboratory Technology program. Please contact her with any questions regarding the enrollment process.

Email: joyu@ccdc.edu
Phone: (703) 943 – 6163

Gabriela Lomelin

Admissions Representative

Gabriela Lomelin is from Mexico and is working at Columbia College as an Admissions representative. She also specializes in assisting individuals with visa status transitions to an F-1 international student. Please contact her with any questions regarding the enrollment process.

Email: gabrielal@ccdc.edu
Phone: (703) 206 – 0508

Nargis Azizi

Admissions Representative

Nargis Azizi is from Afghanistan and is working at Columbia College as an Admissions Representative. Please contact her with any questions regarding the enrollment process.

Email: nargisa@ccdc.edu
Phone: (703) 843 – 5026

Naw Wah

Admissions Representative

Naw Wah is from Myanmar and is working at Columbia College as an Admissions Representative. Please contact her with any questions regarding the enrollment process.

Email: nawwahh@ccdc.edu
Office Phone: (301) 929 – 0565
Phone: (301) 395 – 4511

Hkawn Raw Sumlut

Admissions Representative

Hkawn Raw Sumlut is from Myanmar and is working as Columbia College as an Admissions Representative. Please contact her with any questions regarding the enrollment process.

Email: sumlut123hkawn@gmail.com 
Phone: (270) 316 – 6951 

Wendy Cao

Admissions Representative

Wendy is from China and is working at Columbia College as an Admissions Representative. Please contact her with any questions regarding the enrollment process.

Email: wendyc@ccdc.edu
Phone: (301)800-8880

Yidan Jin

Admissions Representative

Yidan is from China and is working at Columbia College as an Admissions Representative. Please contact her with any questions regarding the enrollment process.

Email: yidanj@ccdc.edu
Phone: (909)688-5236