International Admissions Process 

Each step as the student follows the instructions will have links to documents and resources they would need to complete/use to fill out what they need. 

• Collin College does not issue I-20's for change of status. 

  • Initial F-1 Applicants                                 

  • Transfer Student with F-1 Visa in U.S.

    • Must have a 2.0 GPA from previous school.

  • Concurrent Enrollment for Students with F-1 Visa in U.S.

    • Must have a 2.0 GPA from previous school.

    • Concurrent Enrollment deadline for Spring: January 13, 2023

  • ESL Program

    • Deadline for ESL testing for Spring:  January 6, 2023

Office Hours 

• Monday

  • 8:00 am to 7:00pm

• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

  • 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

•  Friday

  • 9:00am to 5:00 pm

Immigration updates/news:

• Accrual of Unlawful Presence and F, J, and M nonimmigrant

Additional Resources:

• U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

• Study in the States

• U. S. Department of State

• U. S. Customs and Border Protection

• USA.gov

• IRS.gov

• Driver License

• Social Security

 The following links are all the forms you’ll need to fill out as you go through the process of applying to Collin College.

• Concurrent Enrollment For Collin F-1

• ISO Local or Foreign Address

• Letter of Guarantee

• OPT Reporting Form

• Pre-Arrival Checklist (ESL)

• Pre-Arrival Checklist (Credit)

• Post-Arrival Checklist (ESL)

• Post-Arrival Checklist (Credit)

• Post-Arrival Checklist (Transfer-Credit)

• Post-Arrival Checklist (Transfer-ESL)

• Request for I-20

• Request for I-20 Extension

• Request For OPT Post-Completion

• Request for Reduced Course Load

• Request for (RCL) Medical

• Termination of I-20

• Transfer Out Request Form  

International Student Office

• Plano Campus - G103

• Phone:  972- 516-5012  Email:   ISO@collin.edu

Status

A status letter request can be submitted at any time to iso@collin.edu or during office hours. The status letter form can be found here.

Initial/Concurrent F1 Visa

For applicants

• Complete the Collin College International Application for Admission.

• Submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores that meet or exceed minimum scores

  • TOEFL: 71

  • IELTS: 6.5

  • TOEFL exemptions

• For TOEFL and IELTS under ESL, these must meet or exceed minimum scores

  • IELTS: 4.5 (4.0 minimum in each skill)

  • TOEFL iBT: 32 (8 minimum in each skill)

• Complete the F-1 Intention to Apply AND provide supporting documentation (English translation required) for at least one of the following:

• For initial applicants:

  • Submit transcripts from foreign high school or college; unofficial transcripts acceptable (English translated). Collin College requires proof of secondary school leaving qualification equivalent to the U.S. high school diploma

• For transfer applicants:

  • Submit transcripts from all U.S. schools.  Only official transcripts from U.S. schools will be accepted

• A copy of the front page of your passport showing your name, country of origin, and the expiration date of the passport with a minimum of 6 months validity.  Additionally, the International Students Office will need a copy of the following documents*

  • Current I-20

  • I-94

  • Visa

  • Financial documents (as indicated from Financial Information Worksheet)

  • ISO Local or Foreign Address form

*For initial applicants, documents will be provided copies upon arrival to the US

• For concurrent students only:

  • The Status Verification Form must be completed by current International Student Advisor

    • Please Note: Students who are OUT OF STATUS, or have below a 2.0 GPA will not be granted transfer admission. 

• Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine is required of all students who are under the age of 22 at least 10 days before the start of the semester.

• Applicants will need to also email all required documents to:

  • International Student Office

             Collin College - SCC

            2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway

             Plano, TX 75074

             Email: iso@collin.edu

• Additionally, initial applicants, before you make an appointment at the American Consulate for your F-1 VISA click on the SEVIS I-901 fee payment link and print the receipt.

Concurrent Enrollment

• Complete the Collin College Application for Admission  (credit application)

• The International Students Office also need a copy of the following documents:

  • visa and official college transcript

  • Concurrent enrollment form from the College that holds your I-20

  • Bacterial Meningitis vaccine is required of students who are under the age of 22

• Submit all documents to: iso@collin.edu

Concurrent enrollment forms must be completed and submitted to the International Student Office. Proof of registration for the other school that shows the number of credit hours must be provided by the 12th day of class. Failure to do so will make your SEVIS record with immigration to show you as less than full time. Causing you to become out of status.

Requirements

• The outside credit must be offered by another U.S. SEVIS-certified college for an academic program

• The outiside credit must be transferable to Collin College ( e.g., the credit must be applicable towards your Collin College degree)

• You must enroll for a minimum of six credit hours at Collin College during the concurrent enrollment semester

• The total number of credits must equal full-time enrollment (12 credit hours or more)

End of the semester

You must provide a copy of your transcript to the International student office to show proof that you’ve completed the credit hours taken at the other school. Immigration requires that you complete a full time course load, the proof of this allowing Collin to verify to SEVIS of you being a full time student, keeping you in status. Have all official transcripts sent to Admissions and Records.

Meningitis Vaccination

Texas State Law requires all college students under the age of 22 to be vaccinated against bacterial meningitis or provide an exemption request declining the vaccine.  The vaccination must have occurred 10 days prior to the start of classes and registration is blocked for students until they are in compliance with this requirement.  

There are 3 ways to document compliance with the bacterial meningitis requirement. 

• Official Vaccination Record(s)

• Medical Exemption

• Conscientious Objection Form 

Collin College has partnered with Med+Proctor to review and approve vaccination record(s) and medical exemptions. Once applicants receive their Collin College student email they can submit documentation directly to Med+Proctor by entering the student email address after selecting the "Register" button.  Once documentation is submitted, the review status of the is visible at any time through Med+Proctor.  

There is no fee to submit documentation. Students are offered an option for lifetime access to their submitted records for a one-time payment, but can select the "No, thank you" option in the gray button at the bottom of the submission screen for the no charge option.

Proof of compliance is REQUIRED if any of the following apply:

• You are enrolling in college for the first time as a credit student.

• You are returning to college after a break in enrollment.

• You are transferring to Collin College from another college or university.

• You are an early college, dual credit or other exceptional admissions student enrolled in classes on a Collin College campus.

• You are a non-credit CTE student also enrolled in credit classes.

You are EXEMPT from the requirement if any of the following apply:

• You are 22 years of age or older.

• You are enrolled in a non-credit CTE course or program that is less than 360 contact hours and are not taking any credit classes.

• You are enrolled in non-credit corporate training.

• You are enrolled in 100% online or distance education courses.

• You are a dual credit student only taking courses taught at a public or private K-12 facility that is not located on a college campus.

• You obtain a medical exemption.

• You obtain a conscientious objection exemption.

Even if you are exempt from the bacterial meningitis vaccination, you are strongly encouraged to obtain the vaccination before registering at Collin College. 

Compliance Documentation Options:

1. Submit Official Shot Record.

Once you receive your Collin College student email, submit documentation directly to Med+Proctor.  Select the "Register" button and enter your student email address. Choose "Official Shot Record" as the "Document Type" when connected to Med+Proctor. Select the gray submission button at the bottom of the screen if declining the optional benefits.  Records are typically reviewed within 2 business days, but may take longer the week before and after each semester begins.

Shot records must include:

• Student's full legal name as they appear in Collin College records.

• Student's complete date of birth.

• The month/day/year (MM/DD/YYYY) the vaccination or booster was administered, which must be during the 5-year period immediately preceding and at least 10 days prior to the first day of term.

• The specific type of vaccination administered (either MenACWY or MPSV4).

• The official physician signature or stamp.

Accepted shot records must be one of the following:

• A document bearing the signature or stamp of the physician, a designee, or the public health personnel who administered the immunization.

• An official immunization record generated by a state or local health authority.

• An official immunization record from another school, including those from another state.

• The Immunization Certificate available in PDF & printable format in your Med+Proctor account. The form must be filled out completely and submitted under the "Immunization Certificate" in Med+Proctor as the "Document Type."  

2. Submit proof of Medical Exemption.

Once you receive your Collin College student email, submit documentation directly to Med+Proctor.  Select the "Register" button and enter your student email address. Choose "Medical Exemption" as the "Document Type" when connected to Med+Proctor. Select the gray submission button at the bottom of the screen if declining the optional benefits.  Records are typically reviewed within 2 business days, but may take longer the week before and after each semester begins.

Medical Exemption documentation must include:

• Student's full legal name as they appear in Collin College records.

• Student's complete date of birth.

• Signature of a physician registered and licensed to practice medicine in the United States.

• A statement that, in the physician's opinion, that the vaccination would be injurious to the health and well-being of the student.

3. Submit proof of Conscientious Objection.

Proof of Conscientious Objection can only be submitted using the required Texas Department of State Health Service Exemption from Meningococcal Vaccination Requirements for Reasons of Conscience form.  Once the student has completed and printed the required form, submit the form directly to Med+Proctor.  Select the "Register" button and enter your student email address. Choose "Texas DSHC Meningitis Affidavit" as the "Document Type" when connected to Med+Proctor.  Select the gray submission button at the bottom of the screen if declining the optional benefits.  Records are typically reviewed within 2 business days, but may take longer the week before and after each semester begins.

More Information On Meningitis

What is meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord---also called the meninges.  For more information on this disease, visit the following sites:

• Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Meningitis Fact sheet

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention

For more information regarding how this affects Collin College admissions process, please contact admissions@collin.edu or call 972.377.1750.