International Students

A non-U.S. citizen who plans to attend Delgado Community College should write directly to International Student Admissions, City Park Campus, Delgado Community College, New Orleans, LA 70119, for detailed information. Delgado Community College welcomes international students. The International Student Advisor provides information and assistance to international students regarding college, immigration regulations, and financial matters. The International Advisor is also available to discuss and assist with personal concerns.

All international students are required to visit the International Student Advisor as soon as they arrive on campus and to maintain contact with that person during their stay at Delgado. International students (with M-1 and F-1 visas) must register and complete each semester as a full-time student. For immigration purposes, full-time is defined as twelve (12) credit hours per semester in a regular program and eighteen (18) credit hours for English as a Second Language (ESL). International students must enroll every Fall and Spring semester until their studies are completed. Failure to enroll for a full course of study is considered a violation of their M-1 or F-1 status.

English Language Proficiency Test

International students whose native language is not English are required to take the Delgado English Language Proficiency Test. Enrollment in English as a Second Language (ESLN and ESLR prefixes) courses is required if an English language deficiency is determined. Although the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is not required to be admitted to Delgado Community College, international students may test out of ESL if they have the following scores in the Internet Based TOEFL (IBT): Reading - 22 or higher, Speaking - 26 or higher, Listening - 22 or higher, and Writing Skills - 25 or higher.  All other types of TOEFL scores will be dealt with on an individual basis.

Application

An applicant seeking admission on a student visa must submit the items below before Form I-20 can be issued. Once all items are received, an I-20 will be generated through SEVIS. SEVIS is an electronic reporting system for international students and exchange visitors.

Step 1:  Letter of Intent

Please explain why you are interested in studying in the United States and why you have chosen Delgado Community College to continue your education.  The letter MUST be translated into English.

Step 2:  Admission Application

Applicants must fully complete and sign the Admissions Application.

Step 3:  Admission Application Fee

A $50.00 application fee (U.S.) must be included with the application for admission.  We will accept a check or money order payable to Delgado Community College.

Step 4:  Supplemental Admission Application

Step 5:  Proof/Waiver of Immunization

Submit proof/waiver of immunization compliance if you were born after 1956.  (See Proof/Waiver of Immunizations.)

Step 6:  Statement of Understanding

Sign, date, and submit.

Step 7:  Financial Support

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Service requires all international students attending a college or university to submit a statement of financial support as well as an official bank letter and statement of financial support.  Funds must show $18,200 U.S.

Step 8:  Foreign Transcript

International students enrolling in degree or certificate programs are required to submit official transcripts.  (See Foreign Transcript Evaluation below.)

Step 9:  Submission of Admissions Documents

Mail the completed admissions packet to: Delgado Community College, International Student Admissions, 615 City Park Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119.  The admissions packet must contain the following information translated into English:

• Delgado admissions application

• $50 U.S. application fee payable by check or money order (non-refundable)

• Supplemental Admission Application

• Notarized statement of financial support

• Bank letter, $18,200 U.S. funds

• Statement of Understanding

• Foreign transcript (if required)

• Proof/Waiver of immunization

• Letter of intent

Step 10:  Acceptance Notification

You will be notified by mail regarding your admission status.  A Certificate of Eligibility (SEVIS Form I-20) will accompany your acceptance letter.

Step 11:  Obtaining your F-1 visa

The Certificate of Eligibility (SEVIS Form I-20), acceptance letter, passport, and I-901 SEVIS fee receipt are used to obtain a visa (F-1) at a U.S. Embassy nearest to you.

Step 12: SEVIS fee payment of $200.00.  For more information, please visit www.fmjfee.com.

International students on F-1 and M-1 visas are required to register and complete each semester (Fall and Spring) as full-time students.  Failure to enroll for a full course of study is considered a violation of the F-1 and M-1 immigration visa status.  To get more information regarding F-1 student visa regulations, please visit www.ice.gov and www.uscis.gov.       

International Transfer Students

International students transferring from other institutions in the U.S. must have been maintaining status as an F-1 student at the prior institution for immigration purposes and must also be in good academic standing. Those students out of status must apply to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for reinstatement upon entry to Delgado Community College. Transcripts from all U.S. institutions attended are required for admission as well as numbers 1-7 above. A complete transfer evaluation form by the last school attended must be submitted along with the documents and fees listed above.

APPLICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:

Application Deadlines for First-Time Students:

New F-1 student applicants will not be able to submit an application packet for summer, ONLY Fall and Spring semesters.

 Application Deadlines for Transfer Students:

If an applicant decides not to attend Delgado, he or she must return the Form 1-20.

International Admissions Application packet forms are available on the web at http://www.dcc.edu. Please click on the Future Student link at http://emaslive.dcc.edu/emasonline.

Foreign Transcript Evaluation

International students who have never attended a post-secondary institution must provide evidence of academic achievement equivalent to a U.S. high school education. Transcripts that are not in English must be translated by a certified translator. Official basic/general evaluations of all international diplomas/transcripts must be completed to determine equivalency. One copy of the official diploma/transcript and translation must be sent to an evaluation agency. See “Evaluation Agencies,” below.*

Only translations certified by the American Translation Association will be accepted. Official evaluations are those which are sent from the evaluation agency directly to the Office of Admissions at Delgado Community College.

An applicant who has satisfactorily completed university-level courses in a foreign country comparable to the course credits in the American university system must have official transcript(s) sent to the Office of Admissions at Delgado Community College. Transcripts that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. In addition, the transcript(s) must also be officially evaluated by an evaluation agency. (See “Evaluation Agencies,” below.) Only translations certified by the American Translation Association will be accepted. Official evaluations are those which are sent from the evaluation agency directly to the Office of Admissions at Delgado Community College.

The request for an evaluation must be made immediately so that the results will be received by Delgado Community College prior to registration. Students are required to furnish general evaluations only. Students who wish to use credits earned in their country toward a degree at Delgado may request a more extensive course equivalency evaluation. There is an additional fee charged by the agencies for this service. All fees required must accompany the transcript sent to the agency.

*Evaluation Agencies - The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services® (NCAES MEMBERS, AS OF JANUARY 1, 2011)

(Choose any one):

A2Z Evaluations, LLC.
P. O. Box 74040
Davis, CA 95617
Phone: (530) 400-9266
email: info@A2Zeval.com
http://www.A2Zeval.com

Academic Evaluation Services, Inc.
11700 N. 58th Street G & H
Phone: (813) 374-2020
Fax: (813) 374-2023
email:  Info@aes-edu.org
http://www.aes-edu.org

AACRAO
Foreign Education Evaluation Service
One Dupont Circle
N.W. Suite 520
Washington, DC  20036
Phone: (202) 293-9161
http://www.aacrao.org

Center for Applied Research, Evaluations, & Education, Inc.
P.O. Box 18358
Anaheim, CA 92817
Phone: (714) 237-9272
Fax: (714) 237-9279
email: eval_caree@yahoo.com
http://www.iescaree.com

Education International, Inc.
29 Denton Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
Phone: (781) 235-7425
Fax: (781) 235-6831
email: edint@gis.net
http://www.educationinternational.org

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
Phone: (414) 289-3400
Fax: (414) 289-3411
email: eval@ece.org
http://www.ece.org

Educational Perspectives, nfp.
P.O. Box 618056
Chicago, IL 60661-8056
Phone: (312) 421-9300
Fax: (312) 421-9353
email: info@edperspective.org
http://www.edperspective.org

Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc.
601 University Avenue, Suite 127
Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone: (916) 921-0790
Fax: (916) 921-0793
email: edu@eres.com
http://www.eres.com

e-ValReports
10924 Mukilteo Speedway, #290
Mukilteo, WA 98275
Phone: (425) 349-5199
Fax: (425) 349-3420
email: brad@e-valreports.com
http://www.e-valreports.com

Evaluation Service, Inc.
33 W.N. Ave., #284
Chicago, IL
60610
Phone: (847) 477-8569
Fax: (312) 587-3068 email:esi2@frontiernet.net
http://www.evaluationservice.net

Foreign Academic Credential Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 400
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
Phone: (618) 656-5291
Fax: (618) 656-5292
http://www.facsusa.com

Foreign Educational Document Service
P.O. Box 4091
Stockton, CA 95204
Phone: (209) 948-6589

Foundation for International Services, Inc.
14926 - 35th Avenue West, Suite 210
Lynnwood, WA 98087
Phone: (425) 248-2255

Fax: (425) 248-2262
Email: info@fis-web.com
http://www.fis-web.com

Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 9203
College Station, TX 77842-9203
Phone: (800) 707-0979
Fax: (512) 388-3174
email: gce@gceus.com
http://www.gceus.com or
http://www.gcevaluators.com

Global Services Associates, Inc.
2554 Lincoln Boulevard, # 445
Marina del Rey, CA 90291
Phone: (310) 828-5709
Fax: (310) 828-5709
email: info@globaleval.org
http://www.globaleval.org

International Academic Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 2465
Denton, Tx 76202-2465
Phone: (940) 383-7498
Fax: (940) 382.4874
email: staff@iacei.net
http://www.iacei.net

International Consultants of Delaware, Inc.
3600 Market Street, Suite 450
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 387-6950, Ext. 603
Fax: (215) 349-0026
email: icd@icdel.com
http://icdel.com

International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231-3665
Phone: (310) 258-9451
Fax: (310) 342-7086
email: information@ierf.org
http://www.ierf.org

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants
7101 S.W. 102 Avenue
Miami, FL 33173
Phone: (305) 273-1616
Fax: (305) 273-1338
Fax: (305) 273-1984 (Translations)
email: info@jsilny.com
http://www.jsilny.com

SpanTran Educational Services, Inc.
7211 Regency Square Blvd., Suite 205
Houston, TX 77036-3197
Phone: (713) 266-8805
Fax: (713) 789-6022
email: info@spantran-edu.org
http://www.spantran-edu.org

World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 5087
Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10274-5087
Phone: (212) 966-6311
Fax: (212) 739-6100
email: info@wes.org
http://www.wes.org

Students may check with the Admissions or Registrar’s Office for additional options.


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