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

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 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.

Admissions Application and International Student Admissions forms are available on the web at www.dcc.edu.

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.

STEPS FOR ADMISSIONS: (All documents must be translated in English. Incomplete applications will not be processed.)

Step 1:  Letter of Intent
Applicant must explain why he/she is interested in studying in the United States and why he/she has chosen Delgado Community College to continue his/her 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
For Fall 2014, enclose $50.00 (U.S. dollars) with the application for admission. A check or money order (non-refundable) payable to Delgado Community College are accepted. However, effective Spring 2015, the fee will be assessed at the time of registration.

Step 4:  Supplemental Application
Applicants must fully complete and sign the supplemental application.

Step 5: Proof of Immunization
Applicants must submit proof of immunization compliance if born after 1956.

Step 6: Statement of Understanding
Applicants must read the statement of understanding, then 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. The funds required for tuition and living expenses are approximately $20,300 U.S. dollars per year.

Applicants must request two original bank letters and provide evidence of sponsorship to embassy officials. Applicants should check with the embassy website.

The requirement for disclosure of financial resources may be met by completing the statement of financial support form. This statement of financial support must be notarized.

Also, an official bank letter addressed to the Office of International Admissions is required. The bank letter must be printed on the bank’s letterhead and must bear the original signature of a bank official. The letter must be in English and have funds listed in U.S. dollars.

These documents must be completed before an applicant can receive an SEVIS I-20.

Step 8: Foreign Transcript
International students enrolling in degree or certificate programs are required to submit official transcripts.  * Students who begin as ESL, non-degree seeking students do not have to supply transcript evaluations; however, they will not be permitted to take any other courses (English, Mathematics, Music, etc.) or to change to degree-seeking without first getting an evaluation of their foreign transcripts. For a list of transcript evaluation agencies, please visit www.naces.org.

NOTE: Students who do not submit a high school or college transcript evaluation will have English as a Second Language listed on their I-20.

Step 9: Copy of Passport

Step 10: Submission of Admissions Documents
Mail the completed admissions packet to: Delgado Community College, International Student Admissions, 615 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119. The admissions packet must contain the following:
 1. Letter of intent

2. Delgado admissions application

3. For Fall 2014, enclose $50.00 (U.S. dollars) with the application for admission. A check or money order (non-refundable) payable to Delgado Community College are accepted. However, effective Spring 2015, the fee will be assessed at the time of registration.

4. Supplemental admission application

5. Proof of immunization

6. Statement of understanding

7. Bank letter verifying $20,300 in U.S. funds

8. Notarized statement of financial support

9. Foreign transcript(s), if required

10. Copy of passport

Step 11: Acceptance Notification
Applicants will be notified by mail regarding their admission status. A Certificate of Eligibility (SEVIS Form I-20) will accompany the acceptance letter.

Step 12: Obtaining An 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. Consulate nearest to you.

Step 13: English Language Proficiency Assessment
The Delgado English Language proficiency assessment is required of international students whose native language is not English.

Step 14: Planning Travel                                              
Planning arrival is important. The following links provide assistance with this process: www.ice.gov/sevis/students. Insurance for F-1 student visa holders is not mandatory; however, it is highly recommended to have an insurance plan in place.

Step 15: All Students are Responsible for their Own Housing
Delgado Community College does not provide dormitories.  Students are responsible for obtaining their own housing accommodations.

Step 16: Attend the International Student Orientation
All F-1/M-1 students attending Delgado Community College as first-time freshmen will be required to attend an orientation.

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, as applicable, listed above.

STEPS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER STUDENT ADMISSIONS: (All documents must be translated in English. Incomplete applications will not be processed.)

Step 1: English Language Proficiency Assessment
The Delgado English Language proficiency assessment is required of international students whose native language is not English.

Step 2: Admission Application
Applicants must fully complete and sign the Admissions Application. Download the admissions application in PDF format and download the supplemental admission application (PDF Form).

Step 3: Admission Application Fee
For Fall 2014, enclose $50.00 (U.S. dollars) with the application for admission. A check or money order (non-refundable) payable to Delgado Community College are accepted. However, effective Spring 2015, the fee will be assessed at the time of registration.

Step 4: Transfer Evaluation form (PDF form)
This form must be filled out by the applicant’s International Student Office.

Step 5: Proof of Immunization
Submit proof of immunization compliance if born after 1956.

Step 6: 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 in the amount of $20,300.

Step 7: Read, sign, & Date Statement of Understanding.

Step 8: Submit Copies of Visa/passport/I-94

Step 9: Submit Copies of I-20’s from previous schools

Step 10: Foreign Transcript
International students enrolling in degree or certificate programs are required to submit official transcripts. * Students who begin as ESL, non-degree seeking students do not have to supply transcript evaluations; however, they will not be permitted to take any other courses (English, Mathematics, Music, etc) or to change to degree-seeking without first getting an evaluation of their foreign transcripts.  For a current list of transcript evaluation agencies, see www.naces.org.

Step 11: Official U.S. transcripts from all previous schools are required.

Step 12: 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:

1. Delgado admissions application
2. For Fall 2014, enclose $50.00 (U.S. dollars) with the application for admission. A check or money order (non-refundable) payable to Delgado Community College are accepted. However, effective Spring 2015, the fee will be assessed at the time of registration.
3. Supplemental application
4. Proof of immunization
5. Statement of understanding
6. Bank letter in the amount of $20,300
7. Notarized statement of financial support
8. Completed transfer evaluation form by last school attended
9. Official Transcripts from all schools attend in the U.S.
10. Copies of Visa/Passport
11. I-94 Card (copy)
12. Foreign transcript (if required)

Additional Requirements

International students transferring from another U. S. college or university must submit a current passport, I-94 card, SEVIS I-20, and transcripts from all U. S. colleges and universities attended. These documents are required in addition to those listed in the steps above. Furthermore, the student must be in good academic standing. Those students currently out of status must apply to the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for reinstatement upon entry to Delgado Community College.

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.

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. 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. For a current listing of evaluation agencies, see www.naces.org. Students may check with the Admissions or Registrar’s Office for additional options.

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