International Student Admissions

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.

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. Please refer to Admission Requirements for International Students for further details on specific admission requirements and policies.

For new students outside of the United States:

• Copy of biographical page of your passport
• Bank letter or statement showing a minimum of $27,641 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 $27,641 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
• Copy of your I-94
• Copy of visa page in passport
• OFFICIAL transcript on file from your current SEVP-certified school with an established grade point average (GPA) and/or proof of first session completion. If you are in progress of your first semester at the current school, you may be unable to satisfy this admission requirement by the application deadline.
• 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.
• Negative 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 (For new/initial students only. This can be done in your home country.)
• Negative Tuberculosis test results (This must be done in the U.S.)
• Copies of F-1 visa and I-94 (For new/initial students only)
• All additional official transcripts from any schools attended inside the U.S. (For transfer students only)

Initial and Change of Status applicants must provide proof of English proficiency level prior to the issuance of an I-20 or a letter of acceptance. Please refer to Admission Requirements for International Students for further details. Transfer applicants will be assessed for program level prior to registration, but after acceptance. All applicants must meet TSIA2 testing/status requirements or provide proof of exemption prior to enrolling in a college level program.

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.

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.

• Visit a Success Coaching (Advising) Center
• Dates and Deadlines
• Find a Class

Find out when to pay and where to pay.

• Tuition and Costs
• Payment Plans
• Business/Cashier Offices

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.