International Studies - Steps to Apply

Steps to Apply

Clark College welcomes international students with the appropriate high school preparation, sufficient financial support, and the drive and determination required to succeed in a college environment.

To apply for admission to Clark College, you will need to follow these steps:

1) Complete the International Admission Application

2) Fill out and sign the financial portion of the application for one year of study.

3) Submit one of the following:

Your personal bank statement if you will be your own sponsor

The bank statement of your financial sponsor (If financial sponsor resides in the U.S., form I-134 must also be submitted. This form is available at www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-134.pdf.)

4) Submit official transcripts from your high school and any previous colleges or universities you have attended.

5) The $35.00 USD application fee payable by credit card, check or money order. Make checks payable to Clark College in U.S. funds. Please do not send cash. (If you live outside the United States, there will also be a $30.00 USD courier fee added to your application fee, for a total of $65.00 USD.)

Note: The TOEFL test is not required. However, if you have taken the TOEFL, please send your scores with your application. Admitted students will be required to take the Compass English placement test upon arrival; a TOEFL score may assist with course selection. If English is required prior to beginning your college-level coursework, you will be placed in appropriate English as a Non-native Language (ENL) classes.

Transfer Students

In addition to the above, you will also need the following:

A transfer clearance completed and signed by the International Student Advisor in your current school, and
A copy of all I-20 forms that have been issued to you.

The completed application and other documents can be sent directly to:

Clark College

Office of International Programs

1933 Fort Vancouver Way PUB 014

Vancouver, WA 98663-3598
U.S.A.

Fax: (360) 992-2868

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