International Student Transfer (F1)

A transfer student is someone who has previously attended another degree-granting post-secondary institution and completed at least one credit-bearing course.

Applicants who have previously attended any regionally accredited post-secondary institution may be able to transfer courses with content and length comparable to the college/university. Students must complete a minimum of 50% of the program’s courses. Once an official copy of the previous college transcript is received, transfer credit will be evaluated.

When a transcript is stamped with the official college seal, signed by the appropriate college official, and received directly by the college/university’s Registrar’s Office in a sealed envelope, it is considered official. Catalogs and course descriptions can also be requested.

Important Information for Transfer Students:

Students considering transferring should keep the following points in mind, in addition to the general application guidelines:

To be considered for transfer credit, applicants must submit official undergraduate transcripts from their previous college(s) to the Admissions Office. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all required documentation on time. Individual courses with a “C” or better grade point average will be considered for transfer credit.

Transfer students who have completed an English Composition and College Math course with a grade of C or higher at an accredited institution may be exempt from the placement test requirement. Please speak with your Admissions representative about this.

Applicants who have completed coursework at other accredited post-secondary institutions in the United States are eligible to apply for transfer credits and/or advanced placement. Before enrolling, they should submit transfer credit requests, including official transcripts from previously attended colleges and supporting documentation.

Transfer credits from colleges and universities in other countries for comparable, verifiable, credit-bearing coursework may be permitted. College/University will award academic credit for nationally recognized advanced placement examinations such as CLEP, DANTE, and/or Excelsior College (Regents) exams on an individual basis. Students may also be given credit for verifiable certifications from nationally recognized organizations such as Microsoft, CICSO, Sun Systems, and others.

*Financial Aid may include loans that must be repaid.

Application Details

To apply for an I-20, you must submit the following:

  • A completed application for admission signed by the student
  • Valid passport (more than 6 months)
  • Proof of Financial Evidence (An official bank letter or statement in English)
  • Copy of highest diploma or certificate of academic completion (transcript if applicable)
  • Payment for registration $100 non-refundable.
  • Initial student who apply for F-1 visa in their own country:
  • You should bring to the U.S. consulate:
  • A completed application for admission signed by the student
  • Admission letter
  • Valid passport (more than 6 months)
  • Proof of Financial Evidence (An official bank letter or statement in English)
  • Proof of SEVIS fee payment
  • Copy of highest diploma or certificate of academic completion (transcript if applicable)
  • Visa application fee
  • Transfer student:
  • You should submit:
  • A completed application for admission signed by the student
  • Acceptance letter
  • Valid passport (more than 6 months)
  • F-1 Visa and I-94
  • Proof of Financial Evidence (An official bank letter or statement in English)
  • All previous I-20s
  • Transfer form
  • Copy of highest diploma or certificate of academic completion (transcript if applicable)
  • Payment for registration $100 non-refundable.

RULES FOR MAINTAINING VALID F-1 STATUS

You must keep the following:

  • Keep your passport valid at all times
  • Report any change of address to the international student advisor within 10 days of the change.
  • Attend the school that you are authorized to attend, as indicated on your form I-20
  • Pursue a full course of study: 18 hours per week
  • Completed the courses
  • Obtain prior authorization from your international student advisor before dropping below a full-time course of study.

In addition, you must follow the required procedures:

  • Transferring from one school to another
  • Filing application for course extension before the expiration
  • Do not work off-campus without INS authorization