International Students
NCCC welcomes students from different countries. NCCC requires the items listed below for admission to the College. International (F-1 visa) students must be full time with a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester and must be officially accepted (matriculated) into a degree program.
Acceptance into a degree program is based on the following items:
- Completed NCCC application
- Completed international (SUNY) application
- Official High School (Secondary School) transcript in certified English translation with proof of graduation
- Assessment for placement in reading, writing and math. NCCC uses Accuplacer testing instrument. A student may be able to test prior to arrival on campus. Arrangements for a proctor and access to the assessment will be scheduled on a case by case basis. If the student is able to visit NCCC prior to their enrollment period, the assessment may be conducted at that time.
- Proof of immunization for measles, mumps and rubella
- Written autobiography essay highlighting the student's goals and reasons he/she is seeking admission to NCCC
- Certified bank statement confirming a minimum of $15,000 ($8,000 for Canadian students)
- TOEFL score; ibT(61) or paper (500)
- Completion of the English Proficiency Report for Speakers of English as a Second Language; English speaking students will be waived from the proficiency requirement
The application deadline for Fall semesters is July 15, for Summer semesters is April 1 and for Spring semesters is December 1. Please remember to allow as much time as possible due to consulate/embassy holidays, vacations, and the increased review of student visa applications. Canadian students do not need to schedule Consulate/Embassy visits as they are exempt from that requirement.
There is also a $200 SEVIS fee paid (Form I-901)that must be paid before applying for a visa (Canadian students must pay the fee but no visa is required); students may pay the fee via the Internet to the Dept. of Homeland Security. Consulates will not issue your visa if you do not produce a receipt that the fee has been paid.
For more information, please refer to the information provided in these links:
SEVIS Fee: www.fmjfee.com
SEVIS Fee Q & A
New SEVIS Fee Requirement: F-1 Students
Preparing for Your F-1 Visa Interview
International Students are required to use the State University of New York International Student Application Forms found at www.suny.edu/Student/forms.cfm.
International students must complete the following SUNY forms:
Undergraduate Admission Application
FSA-4 Foreign Student Financial Statement
Foreign Student Previous Education
NOTE: These are print-only forms and once completed, originals must be mailed to the NCCC Office of Admissions.
Contact
Please mail all forms / contact for more information:
Laurie Ryan, International Admissions Counselor
Niagara County Community College
3111 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn, N.Y. 14132 USA
Phone: (716) 614-6282
Fax: (716) 614-6820
E-mail: ryanl@niagaracc.suny.edu
