Semester you plan to enroll (select one) � Fall (Aug. – Dec.) ______(YYYY) � Spring (Jan. – May) ______(YYYY) � Summer (Jun. – Jul.) ______(YYYY) AECI/ESOL Mid-Semester Sessions � October Session (Oct. – Dec.) ______(YYYY) � March Session (Mar. – Aug.) ______(YYYY)

APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION (PLEASE PRINT)

1. Family Name First Name Middle Name

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY): ____/____/______ Gender: Male Female

Country of Birth: ____________________________ Country of Citizenship:

Email:

2. United States Address (Required if currently in the United States):

Address:

City:

Home Phone:

State: Cell Phone:

Zip Code:

3. Home Country Address (Required):

Address:

City:

Postal Code:

Home Phone:

State/Province:

Country:

Cell Phone:

4. Major/Field of Study (Required):

5. Dependent Information (Please Print): Dependent is defined as a spouse or child of an F-1 student.Additional funds required for the bank statement: +$5,000US for a spouse and +$3,000US for each child.

Family Name First Name Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Country of Birth

Country of Citizenship

Relationship to Student

6. Select One: � I wish to have someone pick up my I-20. (Complete Section A)

-OR- � I wish to have my I-20 mailed. (Complete Section A and B)

Section A: Friend or relative who has permission to discuss your file or to pick up your I-20:

Name:

Relationship (i.e. uncle, friend, etc.):

Address:

City: __________________________ State: ____________________ Zip Code: ______________

Phone: _________________________ Email:

Section B: Address if I-20 is to be mailed: (DCCCD does not send documents by courier service.)

Name:

Relationship (i.e. uncle, friend, etc.):

Address:

City: State/Province:__________________________

Postal Code: Country:

Phone: Email:

7. Family member or emergency contact in home country:

Name:

Relationship (i.e. uncle, friend, etc.):

Address: City: _____________________________________ State/Province:

Postal Code: _______________________________ Country:

Home Country Telephone: Email: Does this person speak English? � Yes � No If no, what language? ____________________

8. Are you currently in the United States? � Yes � No

If yes, state your current immigration status (F1, J1, etc.) ________, and enclose copies of your immigration documents (I-94, I-20, I-797, etc.). Richland College does not do Change of Status.

IMPORTANT! Please read before signing. Health Insurance is recommended. Permission for Emergency Treatment: In the event of an emergency illness, accident, or injury I hereby grant permission for the DCCCD staff to give first aid and/or to call an ambulance to have me transported to a hospital at my own expense.

Student’s Signature: Date:

Printed Name Signature Date

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STUDENT GUIDELINES TO MAINTAIN LEGAL F-1 STATUS

• Maintain a passport valid for at least 6 months into the future.

• Attend the college or university that the United States Citizenship and Immigration

Services (USCIS) has authorized you to attend.

• Continue to carry a full course* of study (minimum 12 credit hours) during each regular semester (Fall and Spring). If a problem arises, talk to an International Student Advisor prior to dropping below a full course of study.

• 9 credit hours of the 12 required hours must be taken as in-class lecture courses.

• Of the 12 required credit hours, only 3 can be taken online.

• CLEP exams and Credit-by-Exam courses may not be used as part of the required 12

hours.

• Registration for the required 12 hours must be done prior to the registration deadline.

• Attend classes regularly. There will be severe consequences if excessive absenteeism occurs. Please speak with an International Student Advisor if problems arise that inhibit your ability to attend class.

• Concurrent enrollment at other DCCCD colleges or other colleges/universities must be approved by an International Student Advisor.

• Maintain good academic standing of 2.0 GPA or better.

• A change in educational level from the Intensive English Program to college level programs

or change of major requires a new I-20. Please contact an International Student Advisor at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the new program.

• Do not change schools without first contacting an International Student Advisor in the

Multicultural Center for the proper procedures and documents needed for transferring.

Printed Name Signature Date

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STUDENT GUIDELINES TO MAINTAIN LEGAL F-1 STATUS

• Limit on campus employment to 19.5 hours per week. • Do not engage in off campus employment, such as OPT or CPT, without authorization from

the USCIS.

• Report a change of address, phone number, or email address to an International Student Advisor within 10 days of when the change occurs.

• Meet all financial obligations at Richland College. If problems arise, talk to an

International Student Advisor.

• Request travel authorization from an International Student Advisor at least 2 weeks before leaving the United States.

• Please contact an International Student Advisor regarding any immigration issues

or questions.

• Please be aware of the Program End Date (date of expiration) on your I-20, and contact an International Student Advisor at least 1 month before this date occurs.

*FULL COURSE OF STUDY

• A minimum of 12 credit hours for college level • 9 credit hours of the 12 required hours must be taken as in-class lecture

courses. • No more than the equivalent of 1 online/distance education class consisting

of 3 credits per session may be counted toward the full course of study requirement.

• 18 clock hours for the Intensive English Program • Clock hours are the total number of actual hours per week a student spends

attending class. • If your first semester begins in the Summer or the March session, please see an

International Advisor for requirements.

Students who fail to maintain a full course of study will be out of status and ineligible to work on campus or to apply for off campus employment. Failure to maintain status may also affect the ability to transfer to another school and may result in SEVIS record termination.

TUBERCULOSIS (TB) REQUIREMENT FORM (PLEASE PRINT)

Student’s Name:

Last (Family) First (Given) Middle Address

City State or Country Zip Code or Postal Code Tuberculosis testing is mandatory and must be done in the United States. (Tuberculosis testing done in countries other than the United States will not be accepted.)

Out-of-Country Applicant: Before assessments and registration in classes will be allowed, you MUST undergo testing for freedom from tuberculosis and it must be administered after you arrive in the United States.

International Transfer Applicant (within the United States): You must provide official written medical proof of freedom from tuberculosis through either a negative Mantoux tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray that was given inside the United States within the past 12 months.

The DCCCD does recommend that all prospective students have adequate immunization for diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, mumps, tetanus, and poliomyelitis. (See Texas Department of Health’s Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule in the DCCCD Catalog.)

My dated signature certifies that I have read the above requirements and recommendations and understand the expectations I must meet. (Please submit this form with your application packet.)

Printed Name Signature Date

BACTERIAL MENINGITIS VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FORM

All new students in the state of Texas under the age of 22 must submit proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination (Meningococcal Vaccine) or booster within the last 5 years before registering for classes. The date of the vaccination must be at least 10 days before the first day of class to allow time for the vaccination to take effect. Vaccination records must be in English. Proof of the vaccination must include the physician or health care professional’s signature, the date the vaccination was administered, and the medical facility’s stamp, seal, and contact information.

You must provide proof of meningitis vaccination if:

• You are enrolling for the first time at DCCCD. • You are returning after a semester break in enrollment.

Exemptions: You are not required to submit evidence of receiving the vaccination against bacterial meningitis if:

• You are 22 years of age or older by the first day of the semester in which you enroll. • You claim a bacterial meningitis vaccine exemption due to health reasons. You must submit an exemption signed by a

physician who is registered and licensed to practice medicine in the United States stating, in the physician's opinion, the vaccination would be injurious to your health and well-being.

• You declare an exemption from the Texas immunization requirement for bacterial meningitis for reasons of conscience, such as a religious belief. You must submit a conscientious exemption form from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

Please read more information at: www.dcccd.edu/meningitis

• I understand that I will not be allowed to register for classes at Richland College without proof that I have received the meningitis vaccination.

• I understand that I must obtain the bacterial meningitis vaccination at least 10 days before the first day of classes. • I understand that proof of the vaccination must be in English and must include the physician or health care professional’s

signature, the date the vaccination was administered, and the medical facility’s stamp, seal, and contact information.

SECTION 1: F-1 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION Please select one of the following options about your enrollment at Richland College:

□ New Student □ Transfer Student □ Returning Student Last Name First Name Middle Name

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) Age E-mail Address

SECTION 2: I have read and understand the Bacterial Meningitis vaccination admission requirement.

Student’s signature Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

MINORS: Only for students under 18 years of age Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian

Full Name of Parent or Legal Guardian Relationship to Student

AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT (NON-U.S. SPONSOR)

PART A: STUDENT INFORMATION

Applicant’s Name:

PART B: SPONSOR INFORMATION (TO BE FILLED OUT BY SPONSOR)

I, , make an oath and state as follows: (Name of Sponsor)

1. I am the of Mr./Mrs./Ms.

(Relationship) (Name of Student) who has applied for admission at Richland College.

2. I will meet all educational, living, and miscellaneous expenses of the said applicant.

3. I am currently employed by , (attach a copy

(Name of company) of letter of employment) and my annual income is equivalent to U.S. $

4. I have attached an original bank statement or a bank letter (not more than 3 months old) reflecting a minimum CURRENT ENDING BALANCE of $18,000 U.S. dollars. Please see "Financial Guide" on our website regarding additional funds required for any dependents.

5. A minimum of $3,000 U.S. dollars will be available to the student at the time of initial registration.

OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF SPONSOR

I swear (affirm) that the above statements are true and correct.

Sponsor’s Name:

Address:

City: State/Province:

Country: Postal Code:

Telephone #: Email:

Signature of Sponsor: Date:

AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT (SELF-SPONSORED APPLICANT) I, , make an oath and state the following:

(Name of Applicant)

1. I am a self-sponsored applicant.

2. I presently have in my checking/savings account the minimum amount of $18,000 U.S. dollars to pay for my tuition, books, and miscellaneous expenses while attending Richland College. Please see "Financial Guide" on our website regarding additional funds required for any dependents.

3. I have attached an original bank statement or a bank letter (not more than 3 months old)

reflecting a minimum CURRENT ENDING BALANCE of $18,000 U.S. dollars. Please see "Financial Guide" on our website regarding additional funds required for any dependents.

4. A minimum of $3,000 U.S. dollars will be available to me at the time of initial

registration.

OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF STUDENT I swear (affirm) that the above statements are true and correct.

Applicant’s Name:

Address:

City: State/Province:

Country: Postal Code:

Telephone #: Email:

Signature: Date: