Daytona State College welcomes international students. The Admissions Office should be contacted three to six months prior to your anticipated enrollment so you can obtain an international student admissions packet. The packet contains the required information for admission to Daytona State and should be submitted at least 90 days before the start of each term. Any application submitted less than 30 days prior to the start of a term will be deferred to the following term.

The following official records are required to support your application for admission to Daytona State College:

• Completed Daytona State College International Student Admission Application, downloadable at www.daytonastate.edu/admissions/int_admissions.html, including a $50 non-refundable application fee

• A letter of support or financial guarantee from a sponsoring person or agency and official verification of funds from a financial institution

• Official copy of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum of 173 (computerized) or 61 (Internet based) is required for admission to Daytona State College. (Scores are valid for two years and must be sent directly from ETS. School code: 5159)

• Official high school transcripts or secondary school records. Evaluation from a NACES recognized evaluation service is required

• Official transcripts from other U.S. colleges or universities previously attended. If you are transferring from a U.S. institution, an International Student Clearance form is required. This form must be completed by the institution from which you are transferring. You may not complete the form yourself.

• Official transcripts from foreign colleges/universities previously attended. A NACES recognized evaluation service must complete a course-by-course evaluation of these transcripts. Also, submit translated syllabi for all courses you wish to have considered for transfer. Additional documentation may also be required.  Please contact the Records Office for more information.

• Proof of health and accident insurance coverage or purchase Daytona State College group insurance at the time of registration.

After the admission requirements are met:

• Daytona State College will mail you the I-20 eligibility form attached to your acceptance letter. Pay the SEVIS fee at www.fmjfee.com prior to attending the U.S. Consulate.

• Follow the instructions on the acceptance letter to complete the online F-1 orientation on immigration regulations.

• Take the I-20 eligibility form to the U.S. Consulate in your native country and apply for a student visa.

• Travel to Daytona State College at least three weeks before classes start to complete the registration process for the best selection of class availability.

• Report to the International Student Advisor on the Daytona Beach Campus.

• Take the placement test in Assessment Services.

• Speak with an academic advisor and register for classes.

**International students must maintain full-time status (12 credits or greater) regardless of program requirements. Exceptions may apply to the last semester of enrollment or by permit only for special circumstances. For more information, please contact the International Student Advisor.