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Application Deadlines

All application materials must be submitted by the deadline. Email required documents as attachments to admissions@barstow.edu.

If applying from outside the U.S., submit the six required documents listed below. Once all documents are received, we will issue your SEVIS I-20.

📅 Fall Semester:

• February 1 – June 1 (applying from your home country)
• February 1 – July 15 (transferring from a U.S. institution)

📅 Spring Semester:

• September 1 – October 15 (applying from your home country)
• September 1 – November 15 (transferring from a U.S. institution)

Plan ahead to secure your place!

How to Apply

Applying to BCC as an international student is simple! Follow these steps:

1. Submit Your Application

Complete the online admissions application and declare a major at:
🌐 www.barstow.edu/apply

2. Submit Required Documents

Email the following documents to admissions@barstow.edu:

• International Student Supplemental Application
• Proof of English Proficiency – Official Scores must be sent directly to BCC from the testing agency.
  • TOEFL: Minimum score of 450 (written); 133 (computer-based); or 46 (internet-based).
  • IELTS: Minimum score of 4.5.
  • Exemptions: Students whose primary language is English do not need to submit TOEFL or IELTS.
• High School/College Transcripts (evaluated by an accredited member of NACES)
• Financial Statement (proof of funds for one full year of study)
• Passport Copy (ID page)

3. Admission Decision

Once your application is reviewed, you will be notified of your admission status. If accepted, you will receive a Form I-20.

4. Complete Online Orientation

After receiving your I-20, complete the online orientation at:
🌐 www.barstow.edu/orient

5. Pay the SEVIS Fee

Activate your I-20 SEVIS record by paying the $350 SEVIS fee at:
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6. Apply for Your Visa

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🔹 Canadian Students: Do not require a visa but must present their I-20, valid passport, SEVIS fee receipt, and financial documentation at the U.S. port of entry.

Upon Arrival in the U.S.

F-1 students must complete the following within 10 days of arrival:

📍 Update Contact Information – Provide your physical address & phone number to Admissions & Records. Notify any changes within 10 days.
📍 Submit I-94 Copy – Upload a copy from:
🌐 i94.cbp.dhs.gov
📍 Meet with a Counselor – Develop an Educational Plan and submit it to Admissions & Records. If modified, update it within 10 days.
📍 Register for Classes – Enroll in at least 15 units per semester, with a minimum of 12 units in face-to-face or hybrid courses.
📍 Pay Fees – Tuition, enrollment, and student fees must be paid at registration.

Maintaining F-1 Status

✅ Full-Time Enrollment: Must stay enrolled in 15 units per semester.
✅ Academic Standards: Must maintain academic progress per the BCC Catalog.
✅ Enrollment Limit: Maximum of six semesters allowed.
✅ Health Insurance: Strongly recommended, though not required.

⚠ Failure to comply with F-1 regulations will result in SEVIS termination and loss of status.