Admissions
International Student Admissions Process
Admissions Process for Initial Entry for F-1 Visa Students
(Steps #1-4 must be completed prior to the admissions decision.)
Application Deadlines
- May 1 for Fall semester
- November 1 for Spring semester
If you are an International Student on any other visa type contact the Admissions Office before beginning the admissions process.
- Complete the WCTC International Student Application and Attach $100 application fee in the form of a bank draft or money order payable in US dollars. International Applicants must also submit a WCTC application.
- Submit academic credentials – only original or attested photocopies of original academic transcripts will be accepted. Academic records issued in languages other than English must be accompanied by officially certified (school issued) transcript with complete and literal English translations.
All documents that you submit, or are submitted on your behalf, become the property of the College, and will not be released to you or any other party. - Provide evidence of English Language Proficiency.
- Applicants for whom English is a second language must demonstrate proof of English competency by taking the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). A minimum TOEFL score of 550 for PBT; 213 for CBT or 79 for the IBT is necessary to be admitted.
- Applicants who are in the U.S. must complete the COMPASS/ESL Admissions test requirement.
- Complete Recognition of Support and submit supporting financial documents.
- Student must provide proof of comprehensive Health/Accident Insurance, including coverage for repatriation.
- University/College Coursework completed outside the United States must be submitted to Educational Credential Evaluators for an official evaluation of earned foreign credentials. ECE will provide an official report to WCTC. Only course-by-course evaluation reports will be accepted for credit transfer purposes. Otherwise, applicants should request a “General Report” for degree verification purposes.
All documents that you submit, or are submitted on your behalf, become the property of the College, and will not be released to you or any other party. - Some academic programs have additional requirements (Portfolio Review, Good Driving Record, Criminal Background Check, etc.). You will be notified if the program for which you are applying has additional requirements.
Once all of these items are provided, International Applicants will be contacted regarding next steps, including issuance of the I-20 form and payment of the SEVIS I-901 fee.