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International Students

International Students Admissions

An international student is one who is enrolled for credit at an accredited higher education institution in the U.S. on a temporary visa and are not immigrants (permanent resident with an I-51 or Green Card) or are an undocumented immigrant or a refugee. This student type is not eligible for Financial Aid.

The deadline to apply for the Summer semester is May 1.
The deadline to apply for the Fall semester is July 1.
The deadline to apply for the Spring semester is November 1.

The role of Enrollment Services during the admission process is to assure all international students submit the required documentation to study in the United States.

International students are required to submit the following to Enrollment Services:

  • Collect the Following Documents:
    • An Application for International Student Admission.
    • Completed Proof of Immunization Compliance form.
    • High school transcripts translated into English and evaluated. A list of frequently used US agencies is located here.
    • Financial records (recent official bank statement) or affidavit of support (I-134) from a U.S. sponsor showing the availability of $15,081.00 USD for tuition and other expenses.
    • Minimum English Proficiency Scores (must meet one of the following):
      • Minimum TOEFL scores: 550 (paper test), or 79 iBT (internet based test taken prior to 01/20/2026), or 4.5 iBT (internet based test taken on or after 01/21/2026)
      • Minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
      • Minimum Duolingo score of 100
      • Minimum Pearson Test for English (Academic) of 50
      • Minimum ACT English score of 18
      • Minimum SAT ERW score of 500
      • Minimum Accuplacer NG Writing score of 250
      • College-level course credit for English course equivalent to CENL/ENGL 1013 or CENL/ENGL 1023
    • Copy of current passport.
    • If you are transferring from another college or university, we will also need the following:
      • Sealed official college transcripts translated into English.
      • Copy of your old I-20.
      • Copy of your F1 visa.

If you have questions concerning International Admissions, please email Ms. Buffy Brinkley at brinkleyb@mybrcc.edu.