Complete the general admissions steps. All international students must meet the general admission requirements for their program of study.
In addition to general admission requirements, international students must submit additional documents according to their international student status and complete the required steps for each category.
For students who reside permanently in another country but wish to come to the USA for the sole purpose of attending college full-time, Tuition rates will be out-of-state. In addition to the general admission requirements noted above, you must also submit:
Once all the above admissions information is in our possession and you have been evaluated as an eligible candidate to attend Isothermal Community College, the Director of Enrollment Management will generate an I-20 form for you to use in your application for an F1 Student Visa. Once you arrive, you will need to provide the following to the Director:
If you wish to take English as a Second Language (ESL) classes before you enroll in any of our degree, diploma, or certificate programs, you can contact the College and Career Readiness department at 828-395-1631. ESL classes are offered through our Continuing Education Department and are therefore considered separate from degree, diploma, or certificate programs. None of the steps noted above are required for taking classes in our Continuing Education Department.
For students who either have an active application for residency to the USA on file with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or those who have received their green card, Tuition rates may be either in or out-of-state, depending on the student’s circumstance and ability to prove eligibility. In addition to the general admission requirements noted above, you must also submit:
Undocumented Immigrants may be admitted to Isothermal Community College under the following circumstances:
Other - If you feel you are qualified to attend college for a reason not outlined above, please contact the Director of Enrollment Management at 828-395-1495 to discuss your situation and receive some advice about circumstances and application to Isothermal Community College.
Official documentation refers to transcripts, forms, etc. that are sent directly (not to the student first) to the Admissions Office at Isothermal Community College to admission@isothermal.edu or directly from the issuing institution to the address listed below. Please have all documentation mailed to:
The Admissions Office
Isothermal Community College
PO Box 804
Spindale, NC 28160
If you have any further questions about international admission to Isothermal Community College, please contact the Director of Enrollment Management at admissions@isothermal.edu or 828-395-1495.
Admissions
Student Center, 18
admissions@isothermal.edu
Office: 828-395-4193
Fax: 828-286-8109
Department Directory
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Subject to change depending on availability.