Admissions and Enrollment Information for non-U.S. citizens
Admissions requirements
Greensboro College welcomes applications from qualified international students. With the exception of test requirements, the required application credentials are the same as those for secondary school graduates or transfer students. A completed application for admission consists of the following items:
- A completed application
- $35 application fee
- Official high school and/or college transcript(s)
To fulfill admissions test requirements, international students must prove English proficiency in one of three ways:
1) satisfactory scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)
2) a written score of 550, or a computer score of 213, or an internet-based score of 80 with no score below 20 on an individual section and a minimum non-converted writing score of 4 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
3) successful completion of the 109 level course at an ELS Language Center
All admitted students are required to submit a $200 enrollment fee to hold space in the entering class and in the residence halls. This enrollment fee must be received before the I-20 is issued. This enrollment fee is refundable if requested by May 1.
Admissions Questions? Contact Meredith Blanton, Admissions Counselor - Phone: 336-272-7102 ext. 215 / Email: mblanton@greensborocollege.edu
Determination of eligibility for issuance of an I-20
After admissibility is determined from an academic standards viewpoint, the next phase of the enrollment process is the determination of eligibility for issuance of an I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Status). This phase of the process requires assuring compliance with federal regulations regarding international student enrollment and the issuance of related documents. To that end, Greensboro College provides you with the following information:
- All Applicants: U.S. government regulations require Greensboro College to obtain financial verification for all foreign applicants who are (or will be) F-1 visa holders. Greensboro College complies with these laws and regulations by requiring applicants to complete the Affidavit of Support/Certification of Finances. Please note that if your funding will come from more than one source, you should copy the form as needed for each sponsor. The totals from all sponsors, family funds and any aid from Greensboro College must total the estimated cost of tuition, fees and other expenses as listed on the affidavit. Successful documentation of these funds, acceptance to Greensboro College and payment of the $200 enrollment fee will result in the issuance of an I-20. The I-20 is required to participate in a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in your home country OR for the processing of your transfer from another U.S. college/university.
- All Applicants: All visa applicants are required to have a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in their home country. In addition, in order to validate the I-20 issued to you by Greensboro College, you are required to pay a SEVIS Fee (form I-901). This may be paid online via credit card and verification of payment must be made before a visa will be issued to you.
- Transfer Applicants: Students wishing to be considered for transfer to Greensboro College from another U.S. college/university must submit: (1) a Transfer Clearance Form; (2) a copy of current I-20 and/or I-94; (3) an official transcript from their current/previous institution(s) and a current Affidavit of Support/Certification of Finances. Good academic standing and maintenance of full time status at your current/previous institution(s) will be verified. Please be aware that Greensboro College encourages participants in the Youth for Understanding Program to return to their home countries to comply with the two-year home stay requirement prior to making application to our institution.
- High School Applicants: students who attended high school in the U.S. must provide copies of all immigration paperwork at time of application. Specifically, we are looking for an I-94 (Evidence of Lawful Presence) and/or other data that provides visa type and duration of stay restrictions. A copy of your I-20 or IAP-66 will also be helpful.
- Resident Aliens (green card holders): Non-U.S. citizens currently residing in the U.S., who have secured a Resident Alien card from the U.S. Department of Justice-Immigration and Naturalization Service, must submit a photocopy of the front and back of their Resident Alien card. This information is shared with our Financial Aid Office, as resident aliens are eligible for federal aid under the same guidelines as U.S. citizens.
- All Applicants: Prior to, or upon arrival at Greensboro College, you must submit all applicable Enrollment Handbook forms to the Office of Student Development. Included in those forms is an immunization record. International students must be compliant with all immunizations and are required to receive a tuberculosis test in the Student Health Center within their first two weeks at the College.
Eligibility Questions: Contact Meredith Blanton, Admissions Counselor - Phone: 336-272-7102 ext. 215 / Email: mblanton@greensborocollege.edu
