If you are on an F-1 visa or attempting to attain an F-1 visa and you are interested in learning more about F-1 international student admissions, please submit an online interest form.
International Student Interest Form
Students who are not F-1 international students and wish to take ESL or ESOL classes, please
contact Admissions for more information. After you apply, a
success coach (advisor) will assist you with enrolling in classes.
Below are the steps of enrollment for F-1 international students as you prepare to enroll at Dallas College.
Step 1: Apply for a Dallas College Student ID Number
Begin the application process by submitting an
International Student Interest Form. You will then receive an email with detailed information on F-1 student requirements.
Next, complete the
International Student Application. Completing this application will provide you with a student ID number for Dallas College to be used in Step 2. After you complete the application, you will receive a welcome letter by email.
This is not proof of admission for F-1 students. Students should not use this letter to obtain a visa or transfer your SEVIS record. You will need to complete Step 2 to receive an official admission and I-20 to Dallas College.
F-1 Admission Periods
| Semester | New F-1 Student (Need an F-1 visa) | Transfer F-1 Students (Have an F-1 Visa) |
|---|
Fall
(August to December)
| Apr. 1 - Jun. 1 | Apr. 1 - Jul. 1 |
Spring
(January to May) | Sep. 1 - Oct. 1 | Sep. 1 - Dec. 1 |
Summer
(June and July) | Feb. 1 - Mar. 1 | Feb. 1 - Mar. 31
|
Step 2: Submit Documents to Apply for International Admission
After receiving your 7-digit Dallas College student ID number, please collect the required documents listed below. You will receive an email with instructions on where to upload the documents online. Documents must be clear, flat scans with no portions cut off or obstructed and in PDF format.
For new students outside of the United States:
- Copy of biographical page of your passport
- Bank letter or statement showing a minimum of $21,000 USD. Funds should be converted into U.S. currency and letters or statements should be translated into English by a professional translator. Please add an additional $5,000 USD for each dependent.
- Affidavit of financial support form
- For dependents, please also upload copies of the biographical page of their passport and official proof of relationship.
For transfer students attending a school inside of the United States
- Copy of biographical page of your passport
- Bank letter or statement showing a minimum of $21,000 USD, translated into English with U.S. currency by a professional translator. Please add an additional $5,000 for each dependent.
- Affidavit of financial support form
- Transfer eligibility form
- Copy of your I-94
- Copy of visa page in passport
- Unofficial transcripts from all schools attended inside the United States
- Copies of all I-20s (first and second pages)
- For dependents, please also upload copies of the biographical page of their passport, F-2 visa, I-20s, I-94s and official proof of relationship.
- Tuberculosis test results. This must be done in the U.S.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Prior to enrollment, students will also be required to submit the following upon arrival:
- Proof of meningitis vaccination if under the age of 22 (This can be done in your home country.)
- Tuberculosis test results (This must be done in the U.S.)
- Copies of F-1 visa and I-94 (For new/initial students only)
- Official transcripts from all schools attended inside the U.S. (For transfer students only)
Step 3: Assessment Requirements
Applicants will be assessed for English proficiency prior to issuance of an I-20 or a letter of acceptance. Once a completed application has been submitted, a DSO will contact you with further details on testing and policy for either the English language program or the college level program.
Step 4: Acceptance Letter and I-20
After you complete Steps 1-3, a DSO will review your application to verify all documents are received and you meet the qualifications for admission.
If you are a new student from outside the United States, you will receive an official acceptance letter signed by a DSO and an initial I-20 that you can use for your visa appointment.
If you are a transfer student attending a school from inside the United States, you will receive an official acceptance letter signed by a DSO that you may submit to your current school to release your SEVIS record to Dallas College.
Step 5: Registering for Classes
After your official acceptance, all international students are required to attend an F-1 information session. During your information session, you will learn about your responsibilities to maintain your status and the many ways we can help you succeed at Dallas College.
You may also register for the coming semester. You will be connected with a success coach (advisor) who will provide you more details on how to register.
Step 6: Paying for Classes
Find out when to pay and where to pay.
Once you have paid for your classes or set up a payment plan, your success coach will review your student record for full-time enrollment and your DSO will provide your continued attendance form I-20.