International Students

Daytona State welcomes international students. The Admissions Office should be contacted three to six months prior to anticipated enrollment to 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 :

• Completed Daytona State admission application including a $50 non-refundable application fee.
   
• A letter of support or financial guarantee from sponsoring person or agency and official verification of funds from a financial institution.
   
• Official high school transcripts or secondary school records. Translations from a recognized evaluation service may be required.
• Official copy of the international or institutional version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum of 500 (written) or 173 (computerized) or 61 (internet based) is required for admission to Daytona State . (Scores are valid for two years and must be sent directly from TOEFL Testing Center. School code: 5159).
   
• Official transcripts from other U.S. colleges or universities previously attended. If the student is transferring from a U.S. institution, an International Student Clearance form is required. This form must be completed by the institution from which the student is transferring and not by the student.
   
• Official transcripts from foreign colleges/universities previously attended. A recognized evaluation service must evaluate these transcripts. Also, submit translated course syllabi for all classes completed that apply to your degree/certificate.
   
• Proof of health and accident insurance coverage or purchase Daytona State group insurance at the time of registration.

After the admission requirements are met:

• Daytona State will mail you the I-20 eligibility form attached to your admissions letter. Pay the SEVIS fee at www.fmjfee.com prior to attending the American Consulate.
• Follow the instructions on the admissions letter to complete the online F-1 orientation on immigration regulations.  
• Take the I-20 eligibility form to the American Consulate in your native country and apply for a student visa.
   
• Travel to Daytona State at least one month 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 last semester of enrollment or by permit only for special circumstances. For more information, please contact the International Student Advisor.

rev. 2-29-08

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