How to Apply

Instructions for Transfer Applicants

The transfer application procedure is for students who are transferring from another college or university in the U.S. to SLCC without first returning to their home country. The following documents and credentials are to be submitted to International Student Services for review before Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) will issue an I-20:

1. Application for Admission

Complete the International Student Application for Admission with the appropriate field of study. A $75 non-refundable application fee must accompany the application.

International Student Application Form (Acrobat PDF version)*
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2. Financial Verification

A realistic financial plan is necessary for the issuance of an I-20 form. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS, formerly INS) requires Salt Lake Community College to verify that an international student has the financial ability to pursue an education in the United States. The following documents may be used to demonstrate financial ability:

• An official bank statement showing at least $18,900 in liquid assets (additional $4,000 required for each dependent) from the student or his/her sponsor (a sponsor is not required if the student has sufficient funds on his/her own).
• A financial statement (download, print and mail) signed by your sponsor and notarized.

Financial Statement Form for International Students (Adobe PDF version)*

Financial Statement Form for International Students (MS Word 2000 version)

Please note the following:

• Financial aid and scholarships are not available for international students
• Students on visas always pay non-resident tuition
• Faxed documents are not accepted

3. Proof of English Proficiency

To be placed into classes all students will take the Accuplacer test (http://www.slcc.edu/testing). Students who do not have the English proficiency required for college-level work will enroll 20 hours per week in ESL Program. If a student has taken college-level English and math courses at another institution in the U.S. the Accuplacer requirement may be waived based on awarded transfer credit. Students should submit their official transcript and follow the procedure outlined in item (4) at least one month prior to the start of classes to have the Accuplacer requirement waived.

 4. Transcripts

Students who have attended a U.S. post-secondary school, college or university must submit official transcripts from that school. To receive transfer credit, please complete the Request for Transfer Credit Evaluation form available through the transcripts office at Transcript Evaluations. Students who have attended a non-U.S. post-secondary school, college, or university are not required to submit transcripts, but may submit them for possible credit transfer. Official English translations must be included with all foreign documents. Faxed documents are not accepted. Foreign credit evaluations can be obtained through a company that does foreign credential evaluation such as Educational Perspectives at www.educational-perspectives.org.

5. Transfer Form

Students (who currently have an F-1 visa) transferring from schools within the U.S. must submit a transfer form signed by the International Student Advisor at the current school certifying that the student has been enrolled full-time and has maintained F-1 student status. Overall grade point average (cumulative) for transfer students must be a 2.0 (C average) or better for consideration for admission.

Transfer Form for International Students (Acrobat PDF version)*
Transfer Form for International Students (MS Word 2000 version)

6. Copy of your passport, visa and I-20 from previous school

Please bring your original documents to International Student Services to have copies made.

The following documents are also required to register for classes:

1. TB screening completion and proof of MMR vaccine. Please complete the TB screening form and submit it to Health and Wellness services on the Redwood Road campus, along with proof of the MMR vaccine.

2. Proof of health insurance. The SLCC health insurance plan for F-1 international students is provided by Renaissance Agencies, Inc. Enrollment information for the SLCC plan for international students can be found at www.renstudent.com/slcc. If a student can show proof of comparable coverage through another source, the requirement to buy Renaissance insurance can be waived. To request a waiver, a student must submit a detailed copy of the existing health insurance policy, along with a Request for Insurance Waiver Form to ISS.  All required documentation must be received by ISS at least 5 working days before new student orientation.  Late requests will not be considered.

Deadline to Submit Completed Applications:  

**After all the requested documents and credentials have been received, the application for admission will be evaluated and processed. If approved, you will receive the I-20 form at Orientation.**