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International Student Admissions (F1 & M1 Student Visa Status)



Applying to Broward College as an international student is simple. Here you will find an outline of the admissions requirements, documents needed, international student application and a guide on what to do after you apply. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to contact us  right away for an answer.

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  1. International Student Application (Application must be downloaded, printed, and mailed to the mailing address on application)
    • Completed application with signature of student and sponsor.
    • $75 application fee in check or money order drawn on a United States bank.
  2. Official Education Records through highest level completed along with an official certified English translation (Copies must be certified by the school attended, the Ministry of Education in native country, or the US Consulate.)
    • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) - All applicants must have the equivalent of a US high school diploma. (High school diplomas do not have to be translated to English with the exception of Hebrew, Arabic or Asian)
    • For the British education system, four academic passes on the GCE, CXC, BGCSE, WAEC, WASC, or HKCE exams in General Proficiency are also required with high school diploma.
    • Official University Transcripts with a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.0 or its equivalent. Students attending university outside the US will be required to have a commercial evaluation done within 30 days of the start of classes which consists of a course by course evaluation and upper division course identification.
  3. Evidence of English proficiency (Native English speakers or applicants for the language program are not required to show evidence of English proficiency.)
    Degree seeking students must submit one of the following:
    • TOEFL - minimum score of 79 on the internet–based test or a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test.
    • IELTS - minimum score of 6.5.
    • Broward College English as a Second Language Placement Test (LOEP). Applicants currently in US only.
    • Successful completion of ENG IV at a US high school or university level English at an accredited US university with a grade of C or better.
    Please note:
    All international students regardless of TOEFL or IELTS scores will be required to take the LOEP test for placement.

    *In addition, students who are degree seeking, who do not place into college-level English on the LOEP test, will be required to take English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, which will not apply towards a degree. All ESL classes must be completed before starting a degree program.
  4. Evidence of financial support
    • Confidential financial statement on the application must be completed and signed by financial sponsor.
    • Bank statement, scholarship, or loan approval indicating that there are sufficient funds to cover the "total cost of education" (tuition, fees, books, living expenses, transportation, and incidental expenses). Each dependent will require additional funds in the amount of $7,000 US dollars.
    Total Minimum Balance Required:
    Associate Degree or Language Program:
    $22,500 US dollars

    Professional Pilot Program
    $50,000 US dollars

    Bachelors Degree
    $27,500 US dollars (Fees are subject to change without notice)
  5. Copies of current passport. Copies of current I-20 and visa if applicable.
 

Please Note:
  • Additional information regarding admission requirements, programs, rules and regulations can be found in the college catalog on-line.
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If you meet the requirements for admission to Broward College, start the application process today. The sooner you submit your application, the faster we can process your paperwork.
Please download, print and mail the application to:
Broward College
International Admissions Office
225 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, U.S.A
The address is also noted on the application.
PLEASE NOTE: Faxed or scanned applications are not accepted. ​
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Within two to six weeks after receiving an application, the International Admissions Office will notify you regarding one or more of the following:
  1. Proof of acceptance along with the I-20 eligibility form
  2. Proof of acceptance with a letter indicating the student must contact the International Admissions Office regarding his/her visa status
  3. A request for additional information, indicating which items are missing in your application packet
  4. A denial letter with an explanation for that decision.
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 After Admission​  

Once admitted to Broward College, an acceptance packet will be mailed to the student with necessary immigration information within two to six weeks of acceptance.
 
Please be advised acceptance to the College does not guarantee a student visa by the US Embassy in your country; neither does it guarantee a change of status by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
 
International students obtaining the student visa in their country cannot enter the US more than 30 days before the first day of classes. Once in the US, students must bring proof of the student visa to the International Student Admissions Office at the Willis Holcombe Center before the on-campus advisement and registration process can begin. International Students are then required to report directly to the International Student Advisor/Counselor on the campus the student plans to attend for placement testing, advisement, and registration. Placement test scores will determine if the student should enroll in developmental courses in Math, Reading or English. These are credit courses that do not apply toward a degree.
 
Students with courses taken at universities outside the United States must have their transcripts officially translated into English and commercially evaluated by a certified member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Upper level course identification of all course work must be included.  Requested documents must be received within 30 days from the first term of enrollment.
 
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​Broward College now offers Bachelor Degree programs
 
 
There is a two step admission process.
 
Step 1: Apply to the college for admission as an international student.
http://www.broward.edu/international/
 
 
 
 
International Student Admission process:

New or Transfer Student
  • Must complete an Associate Degree or 60 college level credits prior to applying for the Bachelor Degree Program.
  • Review international admission requirements on the website at:
    http://www.broward.edu/international/international/students/Pages/admissions.aspx
  • If you have completed post-secondary work outside the United States you will be required to provide a commercial evaluation of all course work completed with your admission application. The evaluation must consist of a course-by-course evaluation and upper division course identification. The commercial evaluation companies recognized by Broward College are Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. and World Education Services.
Current Student
  • Must have completed an Associate Degree or 60 college level credits prior to applying for the Bachelor Degree Program.
  • Complete a new international student application. (no additional fee required)
  • Complete a new financial statement. (on application) Submit a new bank letter with a minimum balance of $27,500.
Please note: Admission to Broward College as an international student does not guarantee admission into the Bachelor program. An I-20 cannot be issued without acceptance to Broward College and the Bachelor program.

Admission to Broward College does not guarantee admission into the health science programs.
 
The Health Science programs at Broward College have additional admission requirements. These programs include:
 
 
The following information explains the required two-step process of admission into the programs:
 
Step I - Apply to Broward College
  1. Complete the International student admission requirements to Broward College.
  2. Once admitted to the college, complete pre-requisite courses required for admission into the specific health science program.
Step II - Apply to the Health Science program
 
Complete the health science limited access application, which is available at www.broward.edu/academics/programs/healthscience/ and submit to the Health Science Admission Office at any one of the campus locations indicated on the application.
Limited access - facts and  requirements
  1. Because of a limited number of clinical spaces and the student demand, date certain application periods are advertised to avoid wait lists. Application deadlines are published on the Web at www.broward.edu/academics/programs/healthscience/.
  2. Immigration regulations: Students are given two-and-a-half years on the I-20 to complete a two-year degree program. Some students who have limited English proficiency or who  require additional pre-college level courses may need more than two years to become eligible to apply to the desired Health Science program. This may require an extension of the I-20 in order to graduate. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires students to be enrolled full-time. If there is a wait to be admitted to the health science program, some students may choose to return home and re-enter the U.S. with a new I-20, once admitted to the program.  Other students may choose to pursue a second degree program while waiting to be admitted.
  3. Additional costs for Health Science programs: In addition to non-resident tuition, books and normal living expenses, students in health- related  programs are required to purchase uniforms, insurance, medical publications and supplies that can add another $2,000 to $3,000 per year once they are admitted into the program. The intent of this information is not to  discourage an individual from enrolling in one of
    the Health Science  programs.  It is to clarify the two-step admission process and to explain how it could impact an international student. If further clarification about the Health Science programs is necessary, contact:

Broward  College
Health Science Admissions
225 E. Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33301,  U.S.A.
E-mail: healthscience@broward.edu
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