International Students
The college is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. An international student (F-1) is a student who is not a U.S. citizen and is not classified by U.S. Immigration as a resident alien. These students must see the international student advisor in the Advising Department, CentreTech Campus, Administration Building, Room A106, 303-340-7508. For information regarding I-20 Review Session (including dates and times), go to www.CCAurora.edu/students/international-students or call 303-340-7508. International students are required to submit the following documents:
- The international student application for admission, available online.
- Submit all prior academic credentials (high school or equivalent).
- A statement confirming financial resources are sufficient, as determined by the college, to provide for stay in the United States. All financial information must be provided in U.S. dollars and in English.
- Demonstrate/Document English Proficiency Level using one of the following options
- All students must take the Accuplacer at CCA in order to take College level courses.
- Students who are interested in taking only English language courses will be issued an I-20 for "Language Training-ESL" and in this case, TOEFL scores are not required and the student will not be required to take the assessment test. Students will, however, take the LOEP (Level of English Proficiency) test at CCA to determine their current level of English ability.
- If the student has previously taken and passed a College-level course at a U.S. college, he or she may submit an official transcript showing completion of the course.
- Medical insurance for one year must be purchased at time of registration, unless proof of medical and accident coverage in the United States can be provided.
- Payment of a $75 non-refundable application charge.
- Full tuition payment is due one week before classes begin each semester.
Form I-20 will not be issued to an international student until all of the above documents are on file in Enrollment Services and a decision to admit the student has been made. International students should allow sufficient time to gather and submit all required documentation so that an admissions decision and visa approval can be made.
The application and approval process can take up to six months for first-time applications and approximately 30 days for transfer applications. The earlier students apply, the better their chances are for a timely approval. Although CCA suggests early application, the college will not issue an I-20 after the deadlines in the chart below:
|
First-Time or Reinistatement Applications |
Current International Students Seeking Transfer |
| Fall |
May 15 |
July 15 |
| Spring |
September 15 |
November 30 |
| Summer |
February 15 |
April 30 |
International students must meet with the international student advisor in the Advising Department, CentreTech Campus, Administration Building, Room A100 prior to registering for courses. International students must also comply with the following requirements:
- Immigration requirements with respect to the number of credit hours taken at their home campus. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regulations require that foreign students on F-1 or M-1 visas carry and complete a full course of study (minimum of 12 credit hours per spring and fall semesters) and that they complete their educational objectives within a reasonable period of time. Any extensions to the reported completion dates must be requested of the international student advisor and reported to ICE at least 30 days prior.
- Placement testing must be taken before course registration; students are required to follow course placement in English, mathematics, and reading as determined by the placement test scores.
- International students must pay full tuition one week before classes start each semester.
- Provisions of the Academic Standards of Progress Policy must be followed.
- Off-campus work is not allowed without prior permission of the international student advisor and ICE.
- The international student advisor must be notified of any address change (both local and abroad) within 10 days of change.