International Admissions
Complete this process only if you are an international student seeking to study at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Cortland Community College.
Before you apply…
- Review the Be One of Us Scholarship opportunity.
- Look over total estimated cost of attendance for Non-NYS Residents.
- , if desired. You can meet in-person or online, where you'll receive 1-on-1 help navigating the international admissions requirements and learn more about life at TC3!
Apply for International Admission
- Submit the required supporting documentation.
- Depending on your circumstances, you may be asked to have your transcript translated, have your previous coursework evaluated through a NACES-approved agency, submit English proficiency scores, or provide bank statements, an affidavit of support, and/ or a copy of your passport. A full list of requirements can be found in your application portal.
- Depending on your circumstances, you may be asked to have your transcript translated, have your previous coursework evaluated through a NACES-approved agency, submit English proficiency scores, or provide bank statements, an affidavit of support, and/ or a copy of your passport. A full list of requirements can be found in your application portal.
- Look for your admissions decision in your email in application portal.
- Students who require an I-20 will be sent one soon after your admission letter.
- Apply for your F-1 visa.
- You will pay the and make an appointment with the US Embassy in your country to apply for your F-1 visa. Learn more about Getting Your Visa.
- Send us a copy of your visa.
- Complete your new student checklist.
- Make your schedule, submit your immunizations and more. You may be required to complete an Accuplacer English placement test as part of this process. You will receive email with your complete next steps checklist. We recommend checking email frequently in all your folders for communications form the college.
Be One of Us Scholarship
TC3 offers the Be One of Us Scholarship for in-state tuition to international students who live on campus, complete 15 hours of community service, and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Learn more about Living on Campus.