1. Evidence of proficiency in the English language is required and can be satisfied by submitting results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 525 on the written exam or a minimum score of 197 on the computerized exam or a minimum score of 71 on the internet exam.
   
   
2. Submit official copies (in English) of complete academic records. These records should describe the course of instruction in terms of years spent in school and types of subjects, and a description of the grading system.
   
   
3. Proof of sufficient financial support to remain enrolled at North Central Texas College to complete degree requirements. Proof of sufficient funds, in U.S. currency. Students must submit an official affidavit of support and submit an official bank statement and a letter from the person responsible for providing the financial support. Students MUST submit an official Affidavit of Support (click HERE for copy of form in PDF format).)
   
   
4. All international students are required to take the Official THEA once they arrive in the U.S.
   
   
5. All international students will be required to complete at least 12 semester credit hours each Fall and Spring semester in order to remain in good standing with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, (formerly I.N.S.) At least nine of the 12 semester credit hours must be courses with direct classroom attendance.
   
   
6. Students must submit a list of any dependents who will be accompanying the student to the United States. (Click HERE for PDF document: International Student Checklist.)
   
   
7. Full-time international students MUST register for courses each semester directly with the International Student Advisor located on the Gainesville Campus.
   
   
8. Full-time international students MUST first meet with the International Student Advisor on the Gainesville Campus prior to withdrawing from any courses.

1. Transfer students from other colleges and universities must submit proof of sufficient financial support, in U.S. currency. Students must submit an official affidavit of support and submit an official bank statement and a letter from the person responsible for providing the financial support. (Click HERE for PDF document: Affidavit of Support Form.)
   
   
2. An official copy of all college transcripts must be submitted in place of high school transcripts.
   
   
3. Copies of the current I-20 and all previous I-20s must be submitted.
   
   
4. A letter from the International Advisor must be submitted stating that student is in good standing and is eligible to transfer. (Click HERE for PDF document: Transfer Clearance Form.)
   
   
5. Students who are enrolled in an Intensive English program at another institution must provide a certificate of completion before full-time enrollment can be authorized.
   
   
6. Students MUST contact the International Student Advisor at their current institution in order to have their transfer information entered into the SEVIS database. This MUST be completed at least 60 days prior to transfer.
   
   
7. Students MUST also provide NCTC with a current mailing address in the United States as well as a current address in the student’s home country.

8. A minimum G.P.A. of 2.00 is required for admissions.

1. An official letter of approval for concurrent enrollment signed by the International Advisor from the host college must be on file in the Admissions Office for each semester the student seeks admissions to North Central Texas College. This letter must be received no later than 30 days prior to the first scheduled class day for a given semester.
   
   
2. The letter for concurrent enrollment must contain the following information:
   a. Official seal of the host college or university
   b. The semester for which concurrent enrollment is sought.
   c. Signature of designated school official working with international students.
   
   
3. An official updated college transcript is to be submitted each semester that concurrent enrollment is sought.
   
   
4. Concurrently enrolled international students will not be allowed to enroll for more than eleven (11) semester hours at North Central Texas College without prior written approval from the international student advisor of the host college.
   
   
5. No students will be considered for concurrent enrollment until all requirements have been met and submitted to the International Student Advisor in the Registrar’s Office at the Gainesville Campus ONLY.

For more information contact:
International Admissions
North Central Texas College
1525 W. California St.
Gainesville, TX 76240

international@nctc.edu