The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service requires that international students receive approval of F-1 status before they can register for classes.
Application Deadlines:
- Fall Semester: May 1
- Spring Semester: September 1
Atlantic Cape will admit F1 International Students to the College using the following criteria:
How to Apply
International students wishing to study on an F-1 visa must follow the steps for admission:
Submit the following documents:
- Application for Admission online.
- $7,500 tuition deposit by U.S. check, money order, or cash
- Copy of your valid passport's biographical data page
- If currently in the U.S., a copy of your current visa and I-94
- Original bank statements providing proof of financial support from each funding source (no older than 30 days)
- Proof of High School completion with copy of high school transcripts or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency (Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT's, or the ESL Oxford Exam)
- College/University transcripts (Officials must be translated and evaluated in English in order to transfer credits)
- Supplemental Form for International Students
- Confidential Financial Statement
- Sponsorship Agreement Form
- Sponsor's Affidavit of Free Room & Board
- Understanding My Responsibilities as an International Student in F-1 Status form
- Request for F-1 Transfer Information Form and copy of student's current Form I-20 (if student is currently attending a U.S. institution)
All application forms are available at atlanticcape.edu/one-stop/student-types/international-applications.php or from the One-Stop office (formerly Admissions).
Important Information for International Students:
- F-1 Visa Requirement: You must receive approval for your F-1 status from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service before registering for classes.
- Enrollment Requirements: International students must maintain a minimum enrollment of 12 credits per semester and take in-person courses, with the exception of one online/hybrid course to meet the credit requirement.
- Tuition: International students are charged the out-of-country tuition rate for the first 24 credits and in-county rates for the remainder of the degree program. View cost of tuition here: atlanticcape.edu/one-stop/costs-payments.php
- English Proficiency: If you are from a non-English-speaking country, you are required to take the ESL Oxford Exam to assess your English proficiency or provide proof via Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, or SAT. If you are from an English-speaking country, you will take the College's next-generation ACCUPLACER.
- Transcript Evaluation: Transcripts from foreign colleges or secondary schools must be translated to English and formally evaluated by an agency approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Visit http://www.naces.org/members for a list of approved agencies. Once the evaluation is complete, submit the official evaluation report to the Enrollment Services Office for course transfer determination.
Federal Regulation and Compliance:
- International students must adhere to all federal regulations set by the U.S. government regarding F-1 status.
To begin your international student application or for any questions, email international@atlanticcape.edu.
Helpful Resources:
Study In the States: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-a-uscis-office/international-immigration-offices