International Students

International students, students who are neither U.S. citizens nor permanent residents of the U.S., who wish to attend Bristol Community College on an F-1 student visa must have completed their secondary school education and must demonstrate their proficiency in English (if English is not their first or best language). Students attending Bristol Community College on an F-1 student visa must be enrolled in a degree program as a full-time student (12 credits or more per semester).

International applicants currently outside of the U.S. must submit completed admission applications by July 15 for the next September semester, or by November 15 for the next January semester. International applicants currently within the U.S. must submit completed admission applications by August 1 for the next September semester, or by January 1 for the next January semester.

International students must submit the following documents for admission to Bristol community College:

• Application for admission for international students (with a non-refundable fee of $35)
• Secondary school or high school official transcripts (translated into English by an official translator)
• Valid passport, visa and I-94 card
• Transfer students must bring a copy of the previous school's I-20 and verification of attendance (this must include the International Student Transfer Report form provided by Bristol Community College)
• Proof of financial support (Verification of Funds form provided by Bristol Community College)
• Proof of the following vaccinations: measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tetanus within 10 years, Hepatitis B series.

Once the Admissions office at Bristol Community College receives all required documentation, international students will be issued an I-20 form (Certificate of Eligibility for Student Visa). After students are admitted and respond with $50 non-refundable registration deposit, they can apply for a student visa. International students will be subject to out-of-state tuition rates while attending Bristol Community College with an I-20 form.

Financial Aid is not available to international students. Please contact the Admissions office at x.2947 for more information.

Transfer students from another accredited college or university usually receive credit for courses appropriate to their program in which they received a C- or better. Up to 30 credits may be transferred for associate degree programs. For students admitted to certificate programs, half the required credits must be earned at BCC.

Part-time students take fewer than 12 credits of course work and receive all the services available to a full-time student. Mark part-time on your application for admission.

Veterans may use G.I. benefits at Bristol Community College. The College's certifying official will assist you in applying for your benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and accessing college services.