You will need to have the following documentation in order to be admitted into the college:

Visa and Immigration Requirements – Form I-20

When you are accepted to ACC, we will send you a Form I-20 (the Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant [F-1] Student Status). Check your I-20 carefully to be sure your name, birth date, country of birth and country of citizenship are correct. Also note the date you are required to enter the U.S., #5 on the I-20. ACC requires all international students to be on-campus the first day of each semester. Initial students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before classes begin.

Getting a Student Visa

You must apply for a student (F-1) visa in order to enter the U.S. to study. To do this, contact a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Go to http://www.fmjfee.com/ to pay the fee. Write your name exactly as it appears on your I-20. When you go to the Embassy or Consulate, take your I-20, passport and financial documentation. You may also need to show other information. Explain to the consular officer why you chose Arapahoe Community College. Allow several weeks to complete the visa application process. Direct questions about applying for a student visa to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your country, or visit http://www.travel.state.gov/ .

Immigration and Academic Standards

You must complete 12 credit hours each semester except summer and maintain at least a 2.0 (=C average) Grade Point Average (GPA). If you fail to maintain satisfactory academic progress, you may not be allowed to remain at ACC.

Insurance

Health insurance is required for ACC students who have an F-1 or J-1 visa. You must provide proof of insurance during the first week of class or you may purchase health insurance here.

Arrival in the U.S.

You will probably enter the U.S. through an international airport. If you do, you will go through Immigration and Customs there. You should have these documents:

Your passport and I-20. The Immigration Officer will staple a very important white card (the I-94 Arrival/Departure Record) in your passport.

Copies of your financial support documents.

Arrival in Colorado - Getting to ACC

The Denver International Airport is about 40 miles from the ACC campus. Take a shuttle or taxi to ACC, a hotel or other pre-arranged destination. The airport has information on transportation and hotels. Some hotels provide airport pick-up.

ACC does not offer airport pick-up service.

Apartments Make living arrangements before you leave your country. If you plan to get an apartment, make hotel reservations in advance so you will have time to find an apartment.