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First-Time International Students

APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

Fall Semester (August-December) Deadline before July 1st

Spring Semester (January-May) Deadline before October 1st

Steps To Receive An I20 Acceptance Form.

Please Make Sure To Complete All Steps.

 ALL FOREIGN DOCUMENTS MUST BE TRANSLATED IN ENGLISH.

PLEASE MAKE TO UPLOAD CLEAR AND READABLE DOCUMENTS. 

Step 1:  Complete General Admission Application Online

  • Applicants must fully complete and sign the Delgado Community College admissions application.  
  • View our Academic Programs
  • Contact the DCC International Student Office for additional questions regarding program choice. 

Step 2: Complete International Application Online

Please complete our Supplemental International Application For Admissions

You will need the following to complete the International Application For Admissions

  1. Bank letter OR bank statements verifying $20,300 in U.S. funds.  Any fraudulent documents suspected will cause your application to be denied automatically and reported to your U.S. embassy.
  2. Notarized statement of financial support
  3. Foreign transcript translated or a foreign transcript evaluation. A foreign Transcript evaluation is needed for limited admission programs that require separate admission.  Please check with the International Student Office for more information on limited admission programs and foreign credits.  

  4. For a list of of transcript evaluation agencies, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website.

    **For high school diplomas and transcripts (mark sheets) only, please request a general equivalency.
    **Students with university transcripts (mark sheets), please complete all three steps below:
    • Course by course evaluation report from a NACES agency.
    • Official college transcript(mark sheets) from an accredited college or university to show semester and term courses were taken.
    • All course descriptions and/or syllabus a student is requesting transfer credits.
  5. Copy of passport
  6. Students will be notified if other documents are required for their application.

Please request duplicates. You may need to provide evidence of sponsorship to embassy officials. Please check with your embassy website.

 

**To view the cost of your studies, please click here:  Delgado Community College Tuition and Fee Chart

 

For information please contact our International Student Office: awilso@dcc.edu or ISA@dcc.edu. 

 

Next Steps

Step 3: Await Acceptance Notification

You will be notified regarding your International admission status. A Certificate of Eligibility (SEVIS Form I-20) will accompany your acceptance letter.

Step 4: Pay SEVIS I901 Fee

Once the SEVIS Form I-20 is issued, The Student Exchange Visitor Program requires a fee of $350.00 (U.S. Dollars). Students must receive the I-20 form before paying this fee.  Learn more about the SEVIS I-901 fee.

Step 5: Obtain Your F-1 Visa

The Certificate of Eligibility (SEVIS Form I-20), acceptance letter, passport, and I-901 SEVIS fee receipt are used to obtain a Visa (F-1) at a U. S. consulate nearest to you. Learn more about F-1 visas.

Step 6: Schedule English Language Proficiency Assessment

The Delgado English Language Proficiency Assessment is required of international students whose native language is not English. Learn more about this assessment.

The ESL placement test is offered at the City Park Campus only. There is no online option.

Step 7: Review Helpful Tips Before Traveling

Planning your arrival is important! Get help with this process by visiting the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs website.

Step 8: Obtain Housing

Delgado Community College does not provide dormitories. You will be responsible for obtaining your own housing accommodations.

Step 9: Attend International Student Orientation

All F-1/M-1 students attending Delgado Community College as first-time freshmen will be required to attend the International Student Orientation. The orientation will be conducted during the first week of classes each semester.

The orientation is designed to assist our new international students in making the transition to the United States and to their new life at Delgado Community College smooth. Furthermore, we want to assist in helping to acquaint you with the college and the services it provides, and make you aware of the policies and procedures that govern your status as an international student attending a college on a student visa.

The International Student Advisor Ana Wilson (awilso@dcc.edu) will notify you of the date and location of the orientation.