Policy 4.04: International Student Admission

 

The procedure for admitting international students into associate degree programs or certificates is as follows:

  1. The student requests an international student application packet by e-mail, phone, mail, walk-in or downloads from our website at edu/student-services/international-student-services/.
  1. Student sends completed application and application fee to the International Student Services Office. If the student is outside the US at the time of application, the student must provide TOEFL, or IELTS test scores for proof of English
  1. The application is reviewed, and the checklist is completed to confirm that all necessary documents are The checklist consists of the following:
    • Original or certified copy of secondary school or college diploma with English translation
    • Original financial statement that is no more than 6 months old (certified letter from bank or bank statements conversion to US dollars)
    • Completed Affidavit of Support Form (if applicable)
    • Proof of birth date and country of citizenship as indicated on passport or birth certificate
    • English Proficiency:
      1. a) TOEFL score sent directly from ETS (code 3713), minimum scores: 423 (written), 113 (computer), 38 (IBT); OR
      2. b)IELTS score of 4.5 and above, OR
      3. c)Duolingo Score of 60 and above, OR
      4. d)If in the US, score of 69 and above on the Quincy College Placement test or completion of English Composition I at a US College or University. If a student has not met the English proficiency on the LOEPS exam, the student is advised to attend English language classes and acceptance to Quincy College remains conditional until the proficiency level is met.
      5. e)Waiver: The proof of language proficiency is waived for English speaking applicants from Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Grenada, (British) Guyana, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, United Kingdom, St. Kitts & Nevis, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe.
    • Physicians Immunization Verification Form

For transfer students only:

  • Official transcripts from United States Colleges and Universities you have attended
  • Completed International Student Transfer Form
  • Copy of your current I-20, as well as any previous I-20’s you have been issued
  • Copies of your current visa and I-94 card, as well as any extensions or previous changes of visa status since your last entry in the United
  1. If an application is incomplete, an email is sent to the student listing what documents are missing. Please note the email used is the email that the student provided on the
  1. Once a student has been accepted, an acceptance letter is emailed to the student. Please note the email used is the email that the student provided on the Included in the email are instructions on setting up express mail or authorization to pick up the I-20 packet. All I-20s must be given directly to the student via mail or in person pick up.
  1. Once a student has received an acceptance letter one of these steps is taken:
    • a)If the student is overseas, the International Office mails a packet with an acceptance letter, Initial Form SEVIS Form I-20, SEVIS I-901 fee information, health insurance information and visa interview document.
    • b)If the student is transferring in from another college in the US, additional materials are provided with his/her application, a completed transfer form from the previous school is returned to the International Office and the immigration record is transferred to Quincy College where a new SEVIS Form I-20 is issued to the
  1. Once all visa issues have been settled, students may proceed to advising and registration. All international students are required to take the LOEPS exam for placement and advisement purposes prior to registration. Only students who show proof of English and math proficiency by submitting a transcript showing completion of English Composition I and College Algebra with a “C” or better are exempt from taking the exam.
  1. Advising of all international students is done in the International Student Office, including course selection, and degree program options. An advising sheet is completed for all international students regarding degree programs and requirements. All international students must be cleared for registration by an international advisor prior to enrolling.
  1. New international students must attend the International Student Orientation prior to class start. During this orientation new international students receive information regarding immigration regulations, school policies and procedures and other necessary information.
  1. Returning international students are eligible for institutional scholarships.
      (a) Institutional Scholarships-a selection committee from the college community reads and selects finalists. The scholarships are offered during the spring semester and the awards are for the following fall semester. These scholarships are available for use at Quincy College and cannot be transferred to another school. (Please see International Office for criteria and eligibility)

For international students applying to any baccalaureate program, the following are required:

  1. Completed International Student Admissions Application Packet.
  2. Official high school diploma or foreign equivalent, submitted as originals or certified copies. If documents are not in English, an official English translation must be submitted along with your documents. Students must submit an evaluation by CED or WES upon request. For transfer credits, all overseas transcripts must be evaluated through CED or WES.
  3. All international applicants are required to provide proof of your English Proficiency:
    • If you are overseas, you must provide one of the following:
    • TOEFL score sent directly from ETS (code: 371), Minimum score, 60 (IBT); OR
    • Provide proof of an I.E.L.T.S. score of 5 or above; OR
    • Provide proof of Duolingo score of 85 or above.
    • If you are in the United States, you are not required to submit a TOEFL, I.E.L.T.S, or Duolingo score, but you must Score 95 or above on the Quincy College Placement test; OR Have completed an English Composition I course at a U.S. college or university;
  1. Copy of your passport, current I-20, as well as any previous I-20s you have been issued.
  2. Copy of your current visa and I-94 card, as well as any extensions or previous changes of visa status since your last entry into the United States.
  3. An original financial statement showing sufficient funds in a bank account to cover total educational and living expenses for one year, dated within six months. The amount must be a minimum of $29,000.
  4. If student receives financial support from a sponsor, a notarized Affidavit of Support Form must be completed and submitted stating that the sponsor will be responsible for your educational and living expenses for the duration of your studies at Quincy College. Your sponsor’s official bank statement, dated within 6 months, will also need to be submitted.
  5. Completed Physicians Immunization Verification Form, you are required to have the following vaccinations: DPT/DT, TD, MMR, Meningococcal, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and Influenza.
  6. Completed international student transfer report, if you are transferring from another institution to Quincy College.

All deferred students must submit new and up-to-date documentation for 7 and 8.

How to apply for a student visa in your country:

  1. After you are accepted, Quincy College will provide you with an I-20 form that indicates that you are eligible for a student visa.
  2. Pay SEVIS fee.
  3. Schedule an appointment with the U.S. Embassy.
  4. Go to the United States Embassy or Consulate to apply for a student (F-1) visa.
  5. Make sure you have all the required documentation for your visa interview, including your Affidavit of Support Form, your sponsor’s financial statement, the I-20 and acceptance letter from Quincy College, and your valid passport.

For more information on obtaining your student visa, review the Study in the States website: studyinthestates.dhs.gov

Application deadlines for international students:

 

Fall

Spring

Summer

Students outside the U.S.

August 1

December 1

May 1

Students within the U.S.

August 25

January 6

May 22

For international admissions language training application:

  1. Completed International Student Admissions Application Packet.
  2. Copy of your passport, current I-20, as well as any previous I-20s you have been issued.
  3. Copy of your current visa and I-94 card, as well as any extensions or previous changes of visa status since your last entry into the United States.
  4. An original financial statement showing sufficient funds in a bank account to cover total educational and living expenses for one year, dated within six months. The amount must be a minimum of $29,000.
  5. If student receives financial support from a sponsor, a notarized Affidavit of Support Form must be completed and submitted stating that the sponsor will be responsible for your educational and living expenses for the duration of your studies at Quincy College. Your sponsor’s official bank statement, dated within 6 months, will also need to be submitted.
  6. Completed Physicians Immunization Verification Form, you are required to have the following vaccinations: DPT/DT, TD, MMR, Meningococcal, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and Influenza.
  7. Completed international student transfer report, if you are transferring from another institution to Quincy College.

All deferred students must submit new and up-to-date documentation for 4 and 5.

How to apply for a student visa in your country:

  1. After you are accepted, Quincy College will provide you with an I-20 form that indicates that you are eligible for a student visa.
  2. Pay SEVIS fee.
  3. Schedule an appointment with the U.S. Embassy.
  4. Go to the United States Embassy or Consulate to apply for a student (F-1) visa.
  5. Make sure you have all the required documentation for your visa interview, including your Affidavit of Support Form,

your sponsor’s financial statement, the I-20 and acceptance letter from Quincy College, and your valid passport.

For more information on obtaining your student visa, review the Study in the States website: studyinthestates.dhs.gov

Application deadlines for international students are as listed the table above.

Original: October 1999

Revised: March 2006; August 2020; August 2021; August 2022; July 2023