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Step-by-Step Guide for International Students
International student applications can take time, but it doesn't have to be complicated. UDC wants to make the application and enrollment process for international students as easy as possible! To ensure that we provide you and our current students with the best possible service, here is the current schedule for international admission questions:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday:
SEVIS, I-20, immigration-related questions and concerns for undergraduate and graduate students
Tuesday & Thursday:
New undergraduate, international applicant questions and concerns
Are You an International Student?
To ensure that you qualify for international admission to UDC, you must meet the following criteria:
Seeking an associate's or bachelor's degree from UDC.
Intend to study full-time (at least 12 credit hours per term/semester) the entire time you attend UDC.
Identify as a foreign national holding or intending to hold a non-immigrant visa/status in the U.S. (F-1, H-4, L-2, G-4, etc.),
NOT
a "pending" permanent resident in the U.S.
Admission Requirements for International Students
Review the required items below to ensure that you have submitted all necessary documents and meet the criteria to qualify for admission.
I want to attend UDC Community College for an associate degree program.
You will need:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Not currently on academic probation or suspension at another college or university
Meet the
English proficiency requirements
for full admission
I want to attend UDC for a bachelor's degree program.
You will need:
High school grade point average (GPA) no lower than 2.5
Meet the
English proficiency requirements
for full admission
Before You Apply
Before being admitted to UDC, you must meet additional immigration and language proficiency standards. We recommend you explore these items before you apply:
English Proficiency Requirements
International Student Conditional Admission
Entering the United States
Complete and submit the
international student online application.
Pay a non-refundable $50.00 (USD) application fee (application fee currently waived).
Submit official, sealed and translated academic transcripts. Academic work completed outside of the U.S. at the secondary or university levels must be evaluated by a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES)
. TEC (formerly SpanTran) has created a custom application for UDC to ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application at
TEC Application - UDC
Submit evidence of English proficiency. Please review the
full details on English proficiency requirements
, including "conditional admission," if you meet all admission requirements besides English proficiency.
Submit
financial verification
(if you are holding an F-1 visa).
Submit the following immigration documentation:
Copy of passport photo/data page
I-94 card
I-20
Eligibility Form
If you are an F-1 transfer student, submit a copy of your most recent I-20 and
F-1 Transfer Forms
Start Your Application
After submitting your admissions application, remember:
UDC cannot make any decision regarding your admission until we have received
ALL
required documents, including transcripts, test scores and other items listed above. View our
Apply Now
page for more information.
If you need to update your application or have decided to defer your application to a future academic term, please complete the
Application Update Form
and email or mail it to the Admissions Office.
For any additional questions regarding your application, please submit an
Application Update Form
or contact your
admission counselor
Once you have been accepted into UDC, please complete the following steps to confirm your enrollment, finalize your paperwork and join our campus community!
Complete and submit your
Confirmation of Enrollment Form
Obtain your student visa and pay your SEVIS fee
If you are under 26 years of age, please submit your
vaccination/health forms
Submit your
health insurance
or
insurance waiver forms
Make an appointment with the university SEVIS coordinator
Register for orientation
If you are a community college student, schedule an appointment to take the
ACCUPLACER
test
Explore our
Next Steps to Enroll page
to learn more!
Transferring to UDC
If you are transferring to UDC from another college or university, please complete these additional steps:
Facilitate your SEVIS release between your current university and UDC.
If you are changing your visa status, please provide UDC with the proper documentation.
Review your Transfer Credit Report. If you apply before the priority deadline, you should receive your report within three or four weeks of submitting your application. If you apply after the deadline, you may not receive your reports until orientation. If you have not received your report, you may contact the Admissions Office.
Start Your Application
Note:
It is important that you adhere to priority deadlines, and by submitting a complete application package (all required items), our admission officers can successfully review and potentially approve your application in a timely fashion. Our admission team will carefully review each application following UDC admissions standards. To learn more, explore the
UDC Admission Policy
Take The Next Steps, Today!
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