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Prospective Student: F-1 Student Admission Process
International students intending to study in the United States on an F-1 visa have additional admission requirements and must submit supplemental documents during the application process. These documents are listed in the International Student Packet and are required in order for an I-20 to be issued to a prospective F-1 student. To begin the admission process as an F-1 international student please complete the steps listed below:
Note: Transfer Students: If you are currently in the United States as an F-1 student at another institution and would like to transfer to Schoolcraft College please complete steps 1, 2, 3 and 5. We cannot issue you an I-20 until your previous school has released your SEVIS record to Schoolcraft College.
1. Apply for Admission to Schoolcraft College
Submit an application for admission to Schoolcraft College. Once your application is complete, you will receive an admission decision via email in approximately 3-7 days.
2. International Student Packet
Fill out and submit all the additional documents listed in the International Student Packet. Be sure to read the packet thoroughly. If you have any questions regarding these documents, we are happy to assist you. You can email your questions or concerns to [email protected]. Additionally, you can submit the documents in person (McDowell 175), by mail, or via email to [email protected].
3. I-20 Issuance
Once the international student packet and all additional required documents are submitted and checked for completion a visa eligibility document (I-20) will be generated. This document allows foreign nationals to obtain F-1 or M-1 student status either by changing their current visa status if they are in the U.S. or by obtaining an F-1 or M-1 visa through a U.S. consulate or embassy outside of the U.S. You will receive your I-20 and Welcome Packet with additional information via regular postal mail or expedited shipping if you choose to use eShip.
4. Obtaining a Visa
Once you receive your Welcome Packet and I-20 in the mail, you can begin preparing for your visa interview. The Welcome Packet will contain instructions for paying the SEVIS fee and applying for your visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
5. Transcripts
If you previously attended college or university inside the U.S please submit your official college transcripts to Schoolcraft College. The transcripts must be sent directly from the transfer institution to Schoolcraft College. Hand carried or “issued to student” copies will not be accepted or considered official.
If you previously attended college or university outside the U.S and would like to determine if your credits are eligible to transfer you need to have them evaluated by an independent source. This is optional and you are not required to have your previous foreign transcripts evaluated. If you would like an evaluation, select a course by course evaluation. Evaluations are accepted from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES). There is a cost associated with this and no guarantee that any of your credits will transfer in.
Prospective Student: Other Visa Status Admission Process
If you intend to study at Schoolcraft College on a U.S. visa that is not an F-1, you need to be sure that your current visa status allows for part-time or full-time study. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are maintaining your status and that enrollment at Schoolcraft College is not a violation of your status. A valid visa status must be obtained and maintained in order to take classes at Schoolcraft College.
If you would like to discuss your situation with an international advisor, we are happy to assist you. Please call the advising office at 734-462-4429 to schedule an appointment.