International Student How to Apply

Complete the International Student Application online and upload the following documents into the portal:

• $50 Application fee
• Copy of  valid passport
• Bank statement, issued within the last three months, showing the ability to fund one academic year in the United States (currently $22,062 USD, see costs for more details)
• Affidavit of Support, if the bank statement is not in your name
• Transcripts from high school and any post-secondary institution attended

Once we receive your complete application and required documents, we will mail you an admission packet that contains your official Olympic College acceptance letter and your I-20, which is a legal document that proves you have been accepted to a program of study in the United States. Olympic College reserves the right to require applicants to pay a tuition deposit in order complete their application. If required, this decision will be made in writing to the applicant. The I-20 form is the immigration document that you will need to apply for a student visa at your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

International students determine English proficiency via a no-cost placement test, or other options. See below for more info, or contact our office to schedule your exam.

Make sure you have secure housing in place before you arrive. Visit our international student housing webpage for more info. 

Once you receive your I-20, pay the SEVIS I-901 fee online. Print your receipt and schedule an appointment for a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate nearest you.

For more information about applying for an F-1 student visa, see How to Apply for a Student Visa.

As soon as you receive your F-1 visa, email our office so that we can plan for your arrival, including arranging for transportation from the airport. When you enter the U.S., show the immigration officer your I-20 and your passport with valid student visa.

Welcome to Olympic College!