Thank you for your interest in attending Miami Dade College . The International Student site contains very important information regarding your admission to the College. Please read all of the information carefully. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the International Students Services Office on the campus to which you are applying and they will be happy to assist you. The checklist below reviews all of the necessary forms and paperwork that must be submitted prior to the issuance of the I-20. Once all required documents have been received, the I-20 will be completed within 4 weeks. Please adhere to term deadline.

The Following Documents are Required to complete the Application Process:

1. Application for Admission to MDC:

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•  A $20.00 one time non-refundable application service fee must be submitted with your first application for admission. (Check or money order – No Cash)

• Check our various Academic programs, there is something for every one.

•  Make sure you have indicated the program of study you wish to pursue at the College.

•  An incomplete application and/or missing required documents will delay the admissions process

•  Admission process takes three to four weeks.

2. Confidential Bank Letter of Financial Resources:

Please provide us with an official bank letter on bank stationery addressed to Miami Dade College indicating that you have or your sponsor has an account of at least $18,500* (equivalent in American dollars) and that this money is to be used to support you while you study at MDC. See Sample. Your name as student must appear on the bank letter. If not, an additional notarized support letter will be required. If the bank is in the United States, this letter must be certified authentic (notarized) by a bank official from that bank, in English, and with U.S. dollars equivalent noted in the letter. The bank letter must be dated not more than 6 months from the term deadline date. The support letter from your sponsor must indicate your name, use of these funds for your expenses at MDC, signature and address of sponsor and notary seal. Acceptable sources of financial resources are savings accounts, checking accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit.

3. Official Diplomas, Certificates and Transcripts:

•  For high school graduates only, please submit your original high school transcripts (record of your classes and all grades) and your diploma/graduation documents. For example, GCE/CXC, Bachiller, and Baccalaureate are such documents. View the Foreign High School Required Credentials for your country.

•  For university students who have not as yet graduated from the university, high school documents may be required. For university students or graduates, complete original transcripts must be submitted. Additional high school documents may be required. Acceptance of transfer courses are subject to approval by the College.

•  All original documents must be official and so designated with appropriate seals and signatures. An official English translation is required for each document.

4. Test of English as a Second Language (TOEFL)

If English is not your native language, you are required to present a TOEFL examination score. Scores on alternative English language placement exams may be accepted upon college review. A TOEFL score of 550 (213 on the computerized version) is required for exemption from the English as a Second Language Program.

5. Passport, I-94, and I-20:

If applying for admission within the United States, you must show proof of a valid passport and I-94. In addition, if transferring, a copy of the I-20 from your current institution and a completed transfer eligibility form is required. If applying outside of the United States, upon arrival you must provide proof of a valid passport, I-20 and I-94.

6.**Certificate of Health and Accident Insurance:

Students must have health insurance coverage for one year prior to registration for courses. Students will need to purchase the health insurance policy available in the International Student Services Offices.

7.**Transfer Eligibility Form:

International students who are transferring from a United States educational institution to Miami Dade College must have the appropriate designated school official at the home institution complete this transfer eligibility form and send the original to Miami Dade Campus of choice.

*Certain programs require additional funds.

** All documents, except insurance, must be in the office of International Student Services by the indicated deadline before the I-20 can be issued. For additional information on the above listed requirements, see Admission Information for the International Applicant