International Students

Start your journey as an international student here.

F-1 Admission Process

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This admission process is for students who intend to obtain F-1 status to study or who already hold F-1 status and would like to transfer to Schoolcraft College.

F-1 Guest Students

If you wish to be F-1 guest student, please visit our Admissions website and follow the Guest Students admissions steps.

Study at Schoolcraft College

Step 1: Apply Online

Submit an online application to Schoolcraft College.

Important Notes:

  • Make sure to identify your correct intended visa status (F-1) within the application.
  • You must select which degree program you plan to pursue. You cannot select a certificate. If you plan to begin your studies with ESL classes, you still need to select which degree program you intend to pursue after. You will have the choice to change your program after the application has been processed.
Step 2: Submit the F-1 Admission Packet

To be issued an I-20 from Schoolcraft College you must complete the F-1 Admission Packet and submit all required documents to the International Student Center for review.

  1. Download the F-1 Admission Packet (PDF)
  2. All completed documents can be emailed to [email protected]

Please allow up to 10 business days for review

Step 3: Obtain your I-20 & Welcome Packet

Once admission requirements have been satisfied, we will begin processing your Form I-20.

The following will be emailed to you:

  • Form I-20
  • Admission Letter
  • Welcome Packet

The Welcome Packet will guide you through your next steps to becoming an F-1 student at Schoolcraft.

Preparation Checklist

  • Set up your Schoolcraft College email account.
  • Login to Ocelot Access.
  • Review payment plan options on the Student Accounts website.
  • If you have previously attended college or university inside the U.S please submit your official college transcripts to Schoolcraft College. Visit the Student Accounts website for transcript information.
  • If you have taken courses outside of the U.S. and would like to determine if your credits can transfer into Schoolcraft College, you will need to complete an international credit evaluation.
  • Health insurance is required as an F-1 student. The Welcome Packet will contain additional information about this requirement.
  • Once your F-1 visa is approved, reach out to the International Center to discuss course selection and registration.