{"id":3114,"date":"2025-12-15T19:26:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T19:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=3114"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:47:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T16:47:24","slug":"application-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/admissions\/international\/application-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"International Students Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-3181\"><a href=\"\/admissions\/info-packet\/?print=1\" class=\"gccbutton small\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" id=\"print-button\">Print <i class=\"fa-solid fa-print\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"checkbox-list\">\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.gcc.mass.edu\/apply\/\">online application for admission.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Upload a copy of your passport (pages with biographical and visa information).<\/li>\n<li>Upload a copy of your I-94 Arrival and Departure Record (if you are in the United States at the time of application).<\/li>\n<li>Submit official transcripts (high school, college, university, etc.). All foreign documentation must be translated and evaluated to U.S. standards before being submitted to 911±¬ÁÏÍø from a third party agency such as The Evaluation Company (TEC) or World Education Services (WES).<\/li>\n<li>Submit documentation displaying English language proficiency in one of the following ways:\n<ul>\n<li>Official TOEFL or IELTS results; a minimum score of 71 on the TOEFL iBT or a six (6) on the IELTS is required.<\/li>\n<li>English proficiency form for students who have received their schooling in English.<\/li>\n<li>Official transcript from an English language-based college or university indicating successful completion of college-level English composition,<\/li>\n<li>By taking and receiving an acceptable score on an English proficiency test administered by 911±¬ÁÏÍø (schedule an appointment at <a href=\"\/testing\/register\">gcc.mass.edu\/testing<\/a>; remote\/online testing requires reliable internet and access to Zoom, a microphone and camera).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Upload financial support documentation. Students must show that adequate money is available to support the student while studying in the United States by submitting any of the following (documents must be dated within 90 days of application):\n<ul>\n<li>Certified bank letter showing sufficient funds in an account to cover tuition, fees, housing, health insurance, books, supplies and other miscellaneous expenses for a minimum of one academic year.<\/li>\n<li>Bank statement in the applicant\u2019s or sponsor\u2019s name.<\/li>\n<li>Scholarship award letter from a foundation, agency or government.<\/li>\n<li>Sponsorship agreement (if support or funds are being provided by anyone other than the student).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Upon Acceptance<\/h2>\n<p>Admitted international students will need to attend a mandatory meeting with an <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.gcc.mass.edu\/portal\/admissionevents?tab=subtab7\"><span class=\"s1\"> Admission Coordinator.<\/span><\/a> Admitted international students will need to submit:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"checkbox-list\">\n<li>$350 SEVIS fee\/I-901 form, paid to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmjfee.com\">USCIS<\/a> to cover the costs for the continued operation of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) including the administration and maintenance of SEVIS, compliance activities, and the establishment of SEVIS Liaison Officers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/admissions\/health-records\/immunization\/\">Documentation of immunization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Additional Criteria<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are in the United States at the time of submitting your application for admission, please submit a valid passport, visa and I-94. If not, upon your arrival in the U.S. please submit a valid passport, Visa, and I-94 to the Office of Admission. Upon receipt of the I-20, you will have to obtain the student visa through the US Consulate in your country.<\/li>\n<li>If you are transferring from another U.S. institution, please submit a copy of your I-20(s) from the school(s) you previously attended. If you have a SEVIS I-20, your previous school must indicate that you are transferring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"boxed\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Admission into U.S.<\/strong> \u2014 Students are admitted for \u201cduration of status\u201d which means that you are authorized to stay in the United States for the length of time during which you are enrolled in a full-time program of study.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension of Stay<\/strong> \u2014 Students may apply for an extension of stay if they are unable to complete their program of study by the completion date listed on the I-20. Students should notify the Office of Admission at least 30 days prior to the completion date.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel<\/strong> \u2014 Any students returning to the United States must obtain a SEVIS-issued I-20 and have a valid visa in order to be admitted to the U.S. When you travel outside of the U.S. you will need an I-20 signed by a college official (PDSO\/DSO).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transfer<\/strong> \u2014 Immigration transfer is initiated by the school you are currently attending before your last date of classes. You must notify the Office of Admission of your intention to transfer to another school and give us the name of the new school before your last day of classes. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your SEVIS record along with your withdrawal leading to out of status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Release of Information<\/strong> \u2014 911±¬ÁÏÍø is required to comply with USCIS regulations governing your student status and must submit information as required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening a Bank Account<\/strong> \u2014 In order to open a new account, the international student would have to visit a bank and present his or her F-1 visa and passport. The student would then be asked to complete additional forms. An F-1 visa holder does not need to have a Social Security number in order to open an account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Admission Requirements Complete the online application for admission. Upload a copy of your passport (pages with biographical and visa information). Upload a copy of your I-94 Arrival and Departure Record (if you are in the United States at the time of application). Submit official transcripts (high school, college, university, etc.). 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