International Students

International Admissions:

In addition to meeting general admission requirements, international students must submit the following information to Student Services:

• Proof of English language proficiency, demonstrated by meeting one of the following:
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) PBT (Paper-based test) score of 500 or iBT (internet-based test) score of 61
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 5.5
• MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of 73
• PTE-A (Pearson Test of English Academic) score of 50
• Duolingo score of 90
• ACT English score of 20
• SAT - Writing Language score of 25
• SAT - Evidence-based Reading/Writing score of 440

Students from English-speaking countries or who received a high school diploma or previous college degree from an accredited institution in the United States are not required to submit English proficiency scores. English placement exams may still be required for course placement/advising.

• Completed International Student Financial Statement, showing evidence that $19,960 (in equivalent US dollars) is available for each year in attendance at Miles Community College, exclusive of travel costs.
• Evidence of medical insurance coverage that is honored in the United States and valid throughout the period of enrollment.
• Completed MCC I-20 Request Form
• Copy of passport biographical page (page with photo ID)

All documents for general admission and the international admission items listed above must be completely translated into English before being submitted directly to the Miles Community College Admissions Office.

When students meet the above criteria, Student Services will evaluate applications and assist international students with the required documents (I-20) and visa. International students must pay a federal processing fee (SEVIS I-901 fee) upon receipt of the I-20 in order to be eligible for a visa. Please visit http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901 for more information.Students transferring to Miles Community College from another college or university in the US on an F-1 visa must also complete the I-20 Transfer Form and submit official college transcripts.

International students must have all information completed by July 15 to enter fall semester, November 10 for spring semester, or April 1 for summer semester. However, international applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to allow adequate time for mailing delays, obtaining a visa, and making travel arrangements. Exceptions to the above deadlines will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.