2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

Admissions Advising/Campus Tours
We invite you to call with any questions you may have and especially
invite you to make an appointment with an Admissions Advisor. We will
discuss pre-enrollment procedures, the financial aid process, and general
college information. The Admissions Office phone number is: (989) 686-
9093; from Midland/Auburn, phone 495-4000, ext. 9093; or from Birch Run/
Frankenmuth/Reese/Vassar, phone 758-3400, ext. 9093.
International Student Admissions
Delta College welcomes applications for International Admissions and
is authorized under federal law to admit and enroll non-immigrant alien
students. In order to obtain a visa for entry into the United States on an F-1
Student visa status, you must present to the U.S. consulate abroad a valid
passport, proof of sufficient finances, and a completed I-20 form.
After the college has determined that you have met the following conditions,
an I-20 form (Certificate of Eligibility) is issued to admitted Delta students.
Upon receipt of your I-20, if you do not currently hold an F-1 Visa, you are
required to visit https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee for more information about
paying your I-901 fee prior to your consular appointment.
1. Academic Requirements: You must be 18 years of age or older and have
successfully completed a course of study equivalent to high school level.
You are required to submit certified copies (in English) of your high school
leaving certificate national and international exams, and transcripts,
which reflect courses and marks earned during the last three years of
high school.
2. Language Proficiency: You must demonstrate you are proficient in
English to pursue your studies or you must make arrangements to enroll
in an English Language Center prior to acceptance. English proficiency
means that you speak, write, and read English fluently. Such fluency
is necessary to insure your enrollment, proper placement, and success
in achieving your educational goals.
You must furnish Delta College with proof of having achieved one of
the following:
• A minimum score of 500 on the paper based version of TOEFL
(Test of English as a Foreign Language) or 173 on the TOEFL
CBT or 61 on the TOEFL IBT
• At least 5.0 on the IELTS
• A minimum score of 69 on the MELAB
• Grade 2A from the STEP-EIKEN program
• Completion of a recognized English as a Second Language program
An additional test and interview may be required to establish English
proficiency before enrollment.
3. Financial Verification: You are required to submit a completed affidavit
of support and a current financial statement from a sponsor and his or her
bank, which testifies to the sponsor’s willingness and ability to support you
while you are at Delta. If your government or an organization does not
sponsor you, you must submit a current bank statement, which testifies
to the existence of enough funds for school and living expenses in your
family’s account for attendance. All College tuition is due and must be
paid in full at the time of registration. Loans, scholarships, financial aid,
and deferred payments are not available to international students.
4. Deadlines: All documents such as applications, recommendations, official
transcripts, financial statements of support, Affidavits, Certificates of English
Proficiency, and medical reports must be in the Admission’s Office at
least four months preceding the semester you desire to be admitted.
• Applying from Home Country
Semester Application Deadline Semester Begins
Fall May Last week of August
Winter September Second week of January
Spring January Second week of May
• Transferring from USA/Canada Colleges
Semester Application Deadline Semester Begins
Fall Mid July Last week of August
Winter Early December Second week of January
Spring Early April Second week of May
5. Medical Insurance: After arrival and before registering for classes, you
must purchase medical insurance with a repatriation clause. Failure to do
so or cancellation of the policy will result in you not being able to register
for future semesters at Delta and notification will be given to the United
States Citizenship and Immigration Services that you are not enrolled.
6. Verification/Academic Advisor/ Orientation/Assessment: Upon arrival,
you must verify visa status, provide a copy of the I-94 card from your
passport, and provide a copy of the applicant information from the inside
of the passport with the Admission’s Office. Orientation and Assessment
will be scheduled after arrival and prior to class registration.
For answers to specific questions about enrollment, contact the international
student Admissions Advisor by e-mail (admit@delta.edu).
Important notes:
• Applications for admission to Delta College will be mailed upon request.
High school records submitted by friends or relatives on your
behalf are not accepted. Official records must be mailed directly to
Delta College from your secondary school, college, or the Ministry
of Education in your country. A $20 admission fee (one time, nonrefundable)
must accompany the application.
• All documents must be original, certified copies and must be accompanied
by an official English translation. The principal or registrar of
each school or college attended must sign the transcripts. You must
not leave your country, language center or college before you receive
official acceptance from Delta College.
• Students on an F-1 visa must enroll full-time (at least 12 credit hours
per semester, per academic year) at Delta.
• F-1students must agree to enrollment stipulations as required by
federal law. Therefore, F-1 students must indicate their acceptance
of these stipulations by signing a contract as part of the admission
process, and maintain compliance for each semester of enrollment.
International Students (all visa classifications except F-1 Student Visa):
International students range from permanent resident aliens to a visitor
on any visa from an A visa to an R visa, including refugees and people
with asylum status. Certain restrictions may apply depending on which
status you may hold in the United States.
• If you are a permanent resident alien (green-card holder) and wish
to attend Delta you may register either as a part time or full time
student. Admission procedures for a permanent resident alien is as
follows:
Submit a completed application with a copy of your green card (front
and back), and also include a copy of your driver’s license or State of
Michigan identification.
• If you possess refugee or political asylum status in the United States
and wish to attend Delta you may register either as part time or full
time. Admission procedures are as follows:
Submit a completed application for admission with a copy of your
passport (if applicable), appropriate documentation showing your
status, and a driver’s license or state identification to show where
you currently reside.
• Admission requirements for all other visa holders:
Submit a completed application for admission with a copy of your
passport, I-94 card, and a copy of the visa that you currently hold.
On the Web: www.delta.edu
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