International/Foreign Student (F1 Visa)

574 New London Turnpike                                                                             Norwich, CT  06360                                                              

FAX:    (860) 885-0562

FOREIGN STUDENT PROCEDURES

Applicants for a student visa (F1 status) must complete the following procedures at least three months in advance of the semester in which they wish to enroll. 

The following documents must be submitted to the Admissions office at the above address:

• Complete an Application Form and include the $20.00 Application Fee (Do not send cash).

• Proof of High School Graduation:  Attach a copy of the original diploma that certifies high school graduation.  A translation or statement of educational equivalency by an authorized official or service may be necessary.

• For Students Living with a Sponsor provide a notarized Affidavit of support by a sponsor who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident stating that he or she will assume responsibility for room, board and usual and emergency expenses.  If the student depends on funds from a source outside the United States, it may be necessary to determine if restrictions exist. Copies of bank statements which certify that sufficient funds are available to cover tuition, fees, and books for at least one year must also be submitted.

• For Students Living Independently provide proof of your ability to cover educational and living expenses in U.S. currency. Copies of bank statements which certify that sufficient funds are available to cover tuition, fees, and books for at least one year must also be submitted.
• Immunization:  Connecticut State Law requires that all full-time degree and certificate seeking students enrolled in postsecondary schools be adequately protected against measles, mumps and rubella; and varicella (chicken pox) for those born in the United States after 1979, and for all those born outside the United States. Students must have two doses of each vaccine administered at least one month apart to insure adequate immunization.  Please refer to the Immunization Form for more detailed information on this requirement.
• Placement Test:  Students are required to take the computerized placement test to assess their basic skill level in English, reading and mathematics. You must apply to Three Rivers before you take this test. You will receive instructions on how to schedule your test once your application has been processed. Please refer to the Placement Testing page for more information on this requirement.

Students who have earned college-level math and/or English credits from other colleges or universities may be waived from the placement test when they provide unofficial transcripts of prior coursework.

SAT and/or ACT Waiver of Placement Testing

English Placement Test Waiver:

• SAT Critical Reading or SAT Writing score of 450 or higher
• ACT English test score of 21 or higher or ACT English and ACT Reading combined score of 47 or higher

Math Placement Test Waiver

• SAT Math score of 500 or higher
• ACT Math score of 18 or higher

To be waived from the placement test, you must submit a copy of your SAT and/or ACT scores to the Admissions office.

• Copy of Passport with expiration date including attached I-94 or If applicable, a copy of previously issued I-20.

**** Please Note ****

• Three Rivers does not provide intensive English as a second language instruction.   Students must have sufficient proficiency in English to satisfy this requirement.
• Three Rivers Community College does not have dormitories available for students.  Students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements.
• Foreign Students on Student Visas do not qualify for Financial Aid.
• Foreign Students on Student Visas are required to enroll in a full-time program of study each semester.

International Student Expenses

Effective Fall/Spring Semester - 2012/2013

BRINGING A SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT CHILDREN (Required Financial Support)

This office requires evidence of at least $3,500 for the support of your spouse and at least $2,000 for each dependent child per year in order to issue the visa eligibility form to your spouse.

NOTE: You must provide proof of ability to assume this financial responsibility. A bank statement will be required reflecting that the total amount is deposited in a United States bank.

*All Tuition and Fees are subject to change