Admissions
Admissions requirements vary depending on visa status. Please
select your category from the list below to see what documents
are needed for admission.
F-1 Student Visa Category
New Student
Students who do not currently have a visa. Applicants
applying from their home country typically fall into this category.
1. Blinn College Application Form
2. Confirmation of Financial Resources
3. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores must
be sent directly from ETS; student copies will not be accepted.
To have scores sent directly to Blinn use institution code 6043
(Blinn College- Brenham).
• Internet-based (IBT): 61 or higher
•
Computer-based (CBT): 173 or higher
•
Paper-based (PBT): 500 or higher
4. a. Entering Freshmen: Final official high school transcript
and Certified English Translation.
or
b. University Student: Official university transcript and Certified English
Translation.
5. $200 Non-Refundable Application Fee Paid by check drawn on a United States
bank or by
Money Order. Please make all checks and money orders payable to “Blinn
College.”
6. Copy of Passport Biography page which includes picture and
date of birth information.
Transfer Student
Students who are currently enrolled at another
U.S. institution and have a valid F-1 student visa.
1. Blinn College Application Form
2. Confirmation of Financial Resources
3. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores must
be sent directly from ETS; student copies will not be accepted.
To have scores sent directly to Blinn use institution code 6043
(Blinn College- Brenham).
• Internet-based (IBT): 61 or higher
•
Computer-based (CBT): 173 or higher
•
Paper-based (PBT): 500 or higher
4. a. Entering Freshmen: Final official high school transcript
and Certified English Translation.
or
b. University Student: Official university transcript and Certified English
Translation.
5. $200 Non-Refundable Application Fee Paid by check drawn on a United States
bank or by
Money Order. Please make all checks and money orders payable to “Blinn
College.”
6. Copy of Current I-20, Visa, I-94 and Passport Biography page
of passport which includes picture and date of birth information.
After all items are received and you have been accepted into
Blinn College a Foreign Student Advisor Report will be sent to
you. You and your current international advisor will fill it
out so that your current SEVIS record may be properly transferred
to Blinn College.
Other Visa Categories
F-2 Visa
F-2 visa holders are not authorized to study in academic
programs. All F-2 visa holders who wish to study at Blinn College
are required to change to an F-1 student visa. Please review
the application requirements for new F-1 students.
Once your application file is complete, an international advisor
will assist
you in applying for a change of visa. Please note that it takes
3-4 months to have your change of visa status approved, so
the application process must be started well in advance of
the semester
you wish to begin your studies.
J-2 and H-4
1. Blinn College Application Form
2. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores must
be sent directly from ETS; student copies will not be accepted.
To have scores sent directly to Blinn use institution code 6043
(Blinn College- Brenham).
• Internet-based (IBT): 61 or higher
•
Computer-based (CBT): 173 or higher
•
Paper-based (PBT): 500 or higher
3. a. Entering Freshmen: Final official high school transcript
and Certified English Translation.
or
b. University Student: Official university transcript and Certified English
Translation.
4. Immigration Documents for both the applicant and the primary
visa holder
• Passport (Biography page of
passport which includes picture and date of birth information)
• Visa
• I-94 Departure Card
•
DS-2019 (for J-2 applicants) or Letter Verifying Employment
of H-1 visa holder (for H-4 applicants)
5. Social Security Cards If applicable
Page Last Updated:
May 29, 2008
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