Maria Hincapie
International Student Counselor
E-mail: mhincapi@broward.edu
Phone Number (954) 201-6526
Fax Number (954) 201-6413

The Student Success department provides assistance to international students(F-1) in non-immigrant status. The office serves as a liaison between the College-wide International Student Admission Coordinator and Central Campus.

The office provides information on admission procedures, immigration issues and legal matters, on/off campus employment, health insurance requirement, financial concerns, and other issues that relate to international students.

The office seeks to effectively serve students and the community in collaboration with the faculty, staff, and administration of Broward Community College. For Immigration issues, you can contact the Central Campus DSO, Oona Carillo at 954.201.6869.

For additional information you may contact (954) 201-6951 fax (954) 201-6413 or e-mail estarson@broward.cc.fl.us. or visit our office located in Building 19 Room 116. The office hours are Monday -Thursday 8-7pm and Friday 8-4pm.

Please be advised that acceptance to Broward Community College does not guarantee that you will be granted a student visa in your country or change status in the U.S. (see Visa Requirements)

Transfer Students

A student who has attended another college or university will be considered a transfer student. Students transferring from any other educational institution must submit copies of All previous education transcripts in addition to the application and the $75.00 application fee, and a copy of your I-20 form from the previous school you attended. Transferring students are provisionally accepted until their transcripts are received and their full-time status and grade point average of 2.0 is verified.

If you are in the U.S. and already have F-1 status but wish to transfer to BCC, you must first complete at least one term at the school that issued you the I-20.