Westchester Community College, State University of New York

International Student Application Checklist

Please submit the following items completely with supporting documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered until all documents are received. Be sure to keep originals of everything you submit for your own records. All documents must be officially translated into English if the original is in another language. Original and translation should be submitted together.

1. Application for Admission (Complete, Print and Sign)
2. To be posted shortly (April/May): Declaration of Financial Responsibility Form and supporting financial documents (sponsor’s bank statement and proof of employment)
3.  Submit documents – read below requirements

International students at WCC must document their ability to meet all educational and living expenses for their first year of study before an I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility) can be prepared. International students are required to show sponsorship of at least $28,900 or $13,800 if a sponsor in the United States is providing free room and board. All sponsors are required to provide proof of employment/proof of income. If a sponsor is self-employed, proof of business ownership and income is required. Financial sponsors must provide a bank statement. Sponsors, living in the United States, must show proof of annual income of at least $45,000.

An applicant who will be bringing a dependent child or spouse will need to add an additional $10,100 to the estimated annual expenses for each dependent.

3. International Student Agreement – read it carefully, complete the bottom portion and return it with your application package. You should keep a copy for your own records and reference. (Complete, print and sign)
4. High School Transcripts or Diploma / National or State Results (if applicable) – High School transcripts and/or diplomas do not need to be evaluated by an evaluation service. However, if they are not in English, they need to be translated into English. Both the translation and the original should be submitted together.
5. College/University Transcript – If a student has studied at a foreign college or university and would like to receive transfer credit, the transcript needs to be officially evaluated by a professional organization for a course-by-course evaluation and then sent to our Registrar’s Office. See the link on the left side of the International Student homepage on the college website that says “Foreign Credit Evaluation” for additional information.
6. Copy of the information pages of student’s passport
7. Immunization Record Form – must be submitted to the Health Office BEFORE registering for classes. Check your MyWCC portal to be sure that the Health Office does not have a “hold” on your record.
8. Transfer Recommendation Form and copy of all I-20s – ONLY if you are transferring to WCC from another college within the United States.
9. For students who are already in the United States and want to apply for change of status, the following documents are also required when applicable: Copies of any current Visa, Copy of I-94, Copy of U.S. Driver’s License, Copy of DS 2019 (for J-1) or IAP-66 (for G-1).