International Student Admission Application
Spring Semester
Begin Processing Applicaons: September 20, 2019
Applicaon Deadline: November 1, 2019
In-Person Orientaon: January 23, 2020
Classes Begin: January 27, 2020
Classes End: May 22, 2020
Fall Semester
Begin Processing Applicaons: March, 2020
Applicaon Deadline: June 1, 2020
In-Person Orientaon: August, 2020 (TBD)
Classes Begin: August, 2020 (TBD)
Classes End: December, 2020 (TBD)
Spring Academic Bridge Program
Begin Processing Applicaons: December, 2020
Applicaon Deadline: January 31, 2020
In-Person Orientaon: Feb 26 & 27, 2020
Classes Begin: March 2, 2020
Classes End: April 30, 2020
1. Submit Application
Submit your application and documents in pdf
format to intlapp@dvc.edu. You will receive an
email regarding the status of your application within
15 business days.
2. Admission & I-20
You will receive an email regarding admission and
mailing of your I-20 (invitaon to study).
3. Online Orientation & Education Plan
You must complete the online orientaon and student
educaon plan to receive a priority registraon date.
4. Pay SEVIS Fee
You must pay your SEVIS fee before your visa interview.
Keep a copy of your receipt of payment.
5. F-1 Visa
You will go to the US Embassy/Consulate in your home
country and apply for your F-1 visa.
6. Register for Classes
You are required by law to register in and maintain
at least 12 units during Fall & Spring semesters and
exactly 6 units for Academic Bridge Programs.
7. Arrive in US
New students can enter the US up to 30 days before
the program start date on their I-20.
8. Attend In-Person Orientation
You are required to aend the In-Person Orientaon.
Summer Academic Bridge Program
Begin Processing Applicaons: April, 2020
Applicaon Deadline: May 22, 2020
In-Person Orientaon: June 25, 2020
Classes Begin: June 29, 2020
Classes End: August 20, 2020
Visit the Study in the States website for more
informaon about F1 student visas and immigraon
regulaons pertaining to F1 internaonal students.
hps://studyinthestates.dhs.gov
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