<p>I want to go to columbia college but in my country, Men 18-22 have to serve the army for 2 years. Like to know if I can “reserve” a spot in a cc w/ a dorm, 2 years in advance. Thanks</p>
<p>I’m going to be honest with you, I don’t know. I think you could defer for one year, but that’s not two years. I would try to get a hold of their admissions staff and explain your situation, and get their opinion on what your best course of action would be.</p>
<p>In the States, anyone can get into a community college. You can apply, be accepted, and start attending classes within days. The dorms go largely unused.</p>
<p>Obviously you do not live in the States, so the rules may very well be different. Where are you from?</p>
<p>I am from singapore. In my country, men have to serve the NS (national services- army, Air Force, navy) for 2 years. I’ve done my ged and sats(2k) but uni is way too expensive. Totally new to the American system. I do not have any other education besides(sat&ged)because I dropped out from my high secondary school in singapore</p>
<p>Is this Columbia College in Sonora, California? If so, I’m about 99.999% sure they won’t accept an application two years out. I’ve been able to enroll in California community college classes just a few days ahead of time.</p>
<p>Your international status and housing might complicate things, so I’d get a hold of Columbia College about six months ahead of time and tell them of your intentions.</p>
<p>Is it easy to get in for an international student?
What’s a good community college with dorms?
I want to get a transfer degree in psychology and then transfer to a uni</p>
<p>Community colleges in my state (Illinois) are not allowed to have dorms, strictly speaking. However, most hire a private contractor to build apartments directly across the street, and only rent to students. I am not sure of what the community colleges in CA are like, but I imagine very similar.</p>
<p>You may want to reconsider community college. While inexpensive, it is very difficult for mature, studious students to enjoy their time there, because a majority of the students are simply there to scam the system, or don’t strive to make decent grades. Just a thought.</p>
<p>I am only 18 haha I have to serve my national service next year for 2 years so ill be in cc when I am 22. Wouldn’t say I am immature but I wouldn’t say I’m matured. Reason why i want to go to a cc is because 4-year colleges are super expensive and I desperately need an education. In my country(singapore) there honestly isnt much you can do without a good education.( emphasis on good) anyway Thanks for your opinion anyway! Means a lot!!</p>
<p>Ryan, after two years of serving your countrycI am sure gou will be a lot more mature than many 22 yr olds! I think it is awesome you are so proactive about getting an education. Best of luck :D</p>
<p>Thanks so muchh! 
have a great day!</p>
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<p>Very true.</p>
<p>I don’t know how easy it is for international students to get into a California community college, but I certainly know international students who have attended them. You should email the CC you’re interested in and ask.</p>
<p>Columbia College in Sonora has the private dorms that were mentioned previously.</p>
<p>I would think Community Colleges as a whole are a harbor for international students. The community college I’m at now has tons of programs just to get international students there. I have classes with people from Thailand, Beijing, Costa Rica etc.</p>