Admissions process
Students applying for I-20 form
International students applying for an I-20 must submit the documents listed below. International students are only admitted for Fall and Spring semesters.
International students must submit all three parts of the application, including the International Student Admission Application, the International Student Agreement and the Financial Guarantee Statement.
Prior to admission, international students must demonstrate economic self-sufficiency to be able to afford the costs of non-resident tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and any other costs necessary for the completion of the academic year.
Students who have a non-immigrant visa and will not be changing their visa status only need to submit the International Student Application.
Students with F-1 (Full-time) visa status: Requirements:
- International Student Admission Application (pdf)
- International Student Financial Responsibility Statement (pdf)
- Supporting financial documentation. Bank statements must be original and no older than three months. An affidavit of support can be submitted by a sponsor (U.S. citizen or permanent resident) and may be used to show financial resources for room and board expenses (approximately $11,700). The balance of funding must be shown through bank statements. We accept financial documentation showing savings, checking, CD's, mutual funds etc. Retirement funds are not accepted as financial resources.
- Official High School/Secondary school diploma or school-leaving certificate.
Official University or College transcripts.
- Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score. Century's TOEFL code is 6388. Scores must be sent directly from the testing site, student copies are not accepted. Students must score at these levels to be accepted: Paper based test (500) Computer based test (173) Internet based test (61). Students who have completed a college level English composition course with a grade of C or higher may be exempt from the TOEFL requirement.
- $20 non-refundable application fee in US dollars.
Students with other visa status
If you are in the US on a J, H, L, K, or R visa and are not planning to obtain an I-20, your application requirements will be different. Please contact the International Student Admissions Representative with questions.
Please note: U.S. Immigration regulations prevent B and F-2 visa holders from studying in the U.S. until they have received approval from US Immigration to change to F-1 status.
Application deadlines
2008-09 international student application deadlines (pdf)
Students applying from within the United States - requirements:
Students applying from within the United States must also supply the following:
- Photocopy of current visa.
- Photocopy of current passport
- Photocopy of BOTH sides of the I-94 stapled inside their passport
- Photocopy of the I-20 issued by your current school (if currently a student)
International transcripts
Students intending to transfer credits earned outside the United States to Century, must request an evaluation of their international transcripts through World Education Services (WES) - International Academic Credential Evaluation. WES evaluations must be sent directly to Century's Records Office.
Mailing address and contact
- Mail documents to:
- Century College International Admissions
- Room W2250
- 3300 Century Avenue North
- White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Contact
If you have questions about the international application process,
call Tom Black at 651 779-5754.
The International Student Application for Admission is used to gain general acceptance to Century College.
Some programs have additional applications requirements and deadlines. Contact the Admissions Office for more information.
Acceptance process
Once we receive all your information, your application will be reviewed. If you are admitted, we will mail a packet containing an acceptance letter along with information related to insurance, placement testing and new student orientation.
If you live outside the U.S.:
- your acceptance packet will also include an I-20 form.
- you will need to make arrangements with your local U.S. embassy to apply for a student visa.
If you are already on an I-20, you must request that your current school release your SEVIS I-20 to Century College at the end of the semester. We are listed in SEVIS as Century Community and Technical College.
Once we have access to your record, we will print and issue you a new I-20.
If you are on a non-immigrant visa and want to change to F-1 status, you will need to submit additional documents to the U.S.Citzenship and Immigration Services to request a change of status. Form I-539 is one of the documents required to request a change of status.
Assessment
Assessment tests are required of all new students, and are used to place students in the appropriate courses in math, reading and English.
Assessment tests are scheduled regularly throughout the year.
New student orientation
Information on new student orientation is normally mailed out with the acceptance packet. You will need to make a reservation to attend. The orientation flyer will give you step by step instructions to make a reservation online.
Orientation includes a large and small group session. The large group session provides information about the college, resources available and student activities. The small group provides an opportunity for students to meet with a counselor or advisor for assistance with course selection and registration.
Please Note: Before attending new student orientation, you will need to complete assessment testing. Bring your results to your orientation session.
In addition to the general new student orientation session, all F-1 international students will be required to attend a mandatory international student orientation. This meeting is normally held about a few days before classes start. A separate invitation letter will be mailed to you.
Links
Student Health Insurance – PDF application forms, insurance booklet: