International Student checklist

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Students who are citizens of another country but would like to complete a degree with MGCCC.

1. Complete the application for admission on line or print out the paper application and bring or mail to the Admissions office of the campus or center you plan to attend. The application fee of $100.00 for international students will automatically be added to your account.
2. Provide proof of immunization against measles, mumps, and Rubella. In addition, the State of Mississippi requires all new foreign applicants to be screened for tuberculosis by the local office of the Mississippi Department of Public Health.
3. If English is not the native language of the applicant one of the following is required:
   1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 525 on the paper based, 69 on Internet Based (iBT), and 195 on the computer based test.
   2. A grade of “C” or better in English Composition I and English Composition II transferred from a regionally accredited university or college within the United States. (It is recommended that the applicant take the Test of Written English portion of the TOEFL.)
   3. Proven proficiency in English following completion of an English as a Second Language (ESL), English Language Institute, or Intensive English Language Program provided through a U.S. college or university designed for non-native born students. A letter of recommendation from the program director indicating the student has achieved “proficiency satisfactory to enroll in and successfully complete college work and is able to converse and communicate intelligibly and effectively” must accompany certification of completion.
4. Complete, official scholastic records translated into English(if these are being submitted from a high school, a graduation or completion date must be listed on the transcript) and evaluated by an approved credentialing agency. Applicants who have not received a degree equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma may submit a passing General Education Development (GED) test score. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be submitted to an approved evaluation servicefor translation and evaluation. If the student would like to have credit applied towards a degree from MGCCC, the evaluation service must provide course comparisons for the appropriate courses. Results should be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions at the appropriate campus. This process will take four to six weeks and the college must receive the evaluation prior to the six week admissions deadline.
5. Official transcripts from regionally accredited colleges or Universities (if applicable). Applicants who have completed 12 or more semester hours of college level from regionally accredited colleges or universities are required to submit only their United States transcripts.
6. Provide a copy of the applicant’s passport with an effective date through the first six months of enrollment.
7. Provide a notarized Affidavit of Support from a bank indicating available American funds sufficient for tuition, transportation, and room and board for at least the first year of the student’s enrollment.($10,900.00)
8. To secure housing, complete the Housing Application and submit a $50.00 housing application fee to the housing office. Residence hall rooms are available on the Perkinston campus on a first come first serve basis. Please note that residence halls are closed during college scheduled breaks and holidays. Students will not be allowed to remain in campus housing during these times and must make their own housing arrangements for scheduled breaks and holidays.
9. Prior to registration, applicants must schedule a personal interview with the Director of Admissions and selected instructors to determine the student’s ability to perform in the chosen field of study.
10. Participate in an orientation session prior to registration.
11. Following completion of admission requirements, the Admissions Office will mail the applicant the form I-20.