About LATTC

Founded in 1925, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC) is a public two-year community college centrally located in Downtown Los Angeles. LATTC offers Associate Degrees and Certificates of Completion in over 65 programs. While Trade-Tech is renowned for its vocational curriculum in fields such as Fashion Design, Culinary Arts, and Construction Technology, students can also take general education courses that will transfer to a four-year university. Our campus has a fully staffed University Transfer Center that will assist with the transfer process. LATTC students have successfully transferred to UCLA, USC, and CSULA. We also offer a wide variety of English as a Second Language (ESL) courses in order to provide the support necessary for our bilingual students to succeed.

LATTC is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the United States Office of Education, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the American Culinary Federation and Educational Institute, and the National League of Nursing. LATTC is also fully approved under the regulations of the California State Department of Education.

Academic and Vocational Programs

LATTC offers over 65 different programs! Popular majors include:

• Architectural Technology
• Automotive Technology
• Business
  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Marketing
• Computer Information Systems
• Construction Technologies
• Electrical Construction
• Plumbing
• Culinary Arts (Award Winning Program)
• Fashion Design & Fashion Merchandising
• Liberal Arts/Transfer
• Registered Nursing
• Visual Communications

LATTC also offers Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). Many of our students are eligible to work in the United States for up to one year after completing their program. The purpose of OPT is to provide students with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in their area of study.

The Campus & Surrounding Areas

LATTC is situated on a 25-acre campus that currently serves over 12,000 students. International students arrive from over 30 different countries including: South Korea, Japan, Philippines, Jamaica, Canada, Thailand, Germany, England, Sweden, China, Malaysia, Romania, Belize, Mexico, etc.

College amenities include: air conditioned classrooms, computer labs, Student Health Center, library, cafeteria, the Writing Center, tutoring, counseling services, University Transfer Center, and a gymnasium with a swimming pool. The campus is also currently undergoing renovation so there are several new buildings.

LATTC is located within walking distance from popular fast food restaurants and the Metro Rail Transportation System. The University of Southern California (USC) is also a few blocks away. In addition, our campus is located 8 miles from Hollywood, 15 miles from Venice Beach, and 29 miles from Orange County. While studying in Los Angeles, students can take advantage of the city's rich culture and exciting nightlife.

International Students Application Deadlines & Tuition

Applications are accepted on a year-round basis. The application deadline for the Fall Semester is July 1st. The deadline for the Spring Semester is December 1st. Deadlines are more flexible for F-1 transfer students already studying in the United States. Tuition for the entire year is under $6,500 USD (this estimation does not include personal expenses and books). Here is a summary of our application requirements (please visit our website for more comprehensive information):

• The LATTC International Students Application
• Two recent passport sized photograph
• A copy of your valid passport ID page
• Official TOEFL scores taken within the last two years
  • Minimum score requirements: PBT = 450 or iBT = 45
  • This requirement is waived if you are from a country that uses English as the primary language in its educational system
• Official transcripts from your secondary school and all colleges attended (applicant must be a secondary/high school graduate) - a translation must accompany transcripts that are not in English
• Affidavit of Support with attached official bank statement with a minimum balance of $16,000 USD - statement must be dated within the last 6 months
• $35 non-refundable application fee

The International Students Orientation is usually scheduled two weeks before the semester begins (Fall & Spring). This orientation is a great way to meet new students and learn more about our campus!