Mesa Community College
Top "2 + 2" Transfer Institution in Arizona!
2 years at a community college + 2 years at a university = 4 years (bachelor’s degree).
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Deadline: June 30th, 2023
The following information is provided to help you apply for a student visa and prepare for your entry into the U.S. as an F-1 visa student.
While this will give you a general idea of the process, each U.S. Consulate or U.S. Embassy has its own system for visa applications. Therefore, you should also check with your local consulate to find out how to arrange for the visa interview and what documents are required.
Visit the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs for more information.
The Admissions Process Requirements
Submit One Form of Proof of English Proficiency. Choose either:
Academic Programs
Choose one from the following:
- TOEFL - A minimum of iBT-61, CBT-173, or PBT-500
- IELTS Indicator - A minimum of 5.5
- Duolingo English Test - 90 and above
Admission to the MCC English as a Second Language Program:
Choose one from the following:
- TOEFL - 23 iBT, 97 CBT, or 400 PBT
- IELTS Indicator - Overall Band score below 5.5
- Duolingo English Test
- At least 6 (six) years of English language instruction as shown on school transcript(s)
Collect Your Official Transcript(s).
This can be your official high school transcript or certificate of graduation in English.
- The completion date of secondary education comparable to the U.S. high school must be clearly indicated.
- Only an original transcript with English translation by a certified translator is acceptable.
Provide Evidence of Financial Support.
In compliance with the Department of Homeland Security/SEVIS regulations, all international applicants on a F-1 student visa must provide evidence of sufficient funds available for their studies. International students at MCC are required to show sponsorship for a minimum of $30,219 per year. The exact cost changes slightly from year to year due to changes in tuition costs.
- Complete the Evidence of Financial Support form and obtain signatures as needed.
- Provide an original letter on official bank letterhead showing that the student (if self-supported) or the sponsor has sufficient funds on deposit to cover tuition and living expenses while in the U.S.
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NOTE: For the visa process, the American Embassy or Consulate will require another set of original financial documents.
Provide a Scanned Photocopy of the Identification Page of Your Current Passport.
The copy must clearly show your legal name, passport number, and birth date - click for example.
Next Steps
Obtain your F-1 visa Change your status
Things to Remember
- Applicants may not directly apply to the allied health programs (Dental Hygiene or Nursing). First, international applicants must apply to a general academic program (for example, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts, or Associate in General Studies) and later, must apply to and be accepted into an allied health program. Acceptance into an allied health program is not guaranteed.
- Standardized tests (the SAT or TOEFL) are not required for admission. However, students may take an appropriate English assessment test at Mesa Community College. This is not an entrance examination. The score is used for placement only. If it is necessary for a student to take English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, the test score will determine the appropriate ESL course level. Each level is one semester long, though some intensive courses are available. For information on testing, including practice tests and tips for the English placement test, please visit Testing Services.
- International students are not eligible for the in-state tuition rate and are charged the out-of-state tuition rate. Financial aid or scholarships are not available for international students.