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International students and their voices are a core part of the unique and diverse community at Imperial Valley College. Our Office of Binational and International Programs plays a key role in ensuring all feel welcome here, and if you have any questions at all about the international admissions process, our team is here to walk you through each and every step.
Learn about programs for binational (US/Mexico) and international students at Imperial Valley College.
An International Student is someone applying to Imperial Valley College either with an F-1 visa or with the intent to obtain an F-1 visa, issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) department of the United States government.
Applying for college does require certain things you’ll need. Review the “What You Will Need” section below very closely to ensure you don’t miss anything.
Once you’re ready to apply and have everything you need, you can get going! Please review the application deadlines.
You will find whether or not you’ve been accepted approximately 30 days after the application deadline. Before enrolling in a class, international students have several requirements, including attending a pre-semester orientation.
Prospecitve International student interest form link here
Here’s what you’ll need for international admissions at Imperial Valley College. If you are looking for some more detail or information, we encourage you to contact our staff. We will be happy to help you through the process!
New International Applicants (Students applying for a new International Student Visa)
| Semester | Application Deadline | Semester Starts | Semesters Ends |
| Fall | June 1st | August | December |
| Spring | December 1st | February | June |
Application Deadlines:All application materials must be on file by the following dates. |
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New Students:Fall: June 1
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Transfer Students:Fall: June 1 |
NOTE:International Students are ineligible to begin their studies at Imperial Valley College in the Summer term or Winter intersession. |
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*If the deadline has passed for the semester you are interested in, please email AdmissionsRecordsStaff@imperial.edu
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Application Checklist
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For students who are currently studying in the U.S. at a language school, college or university who want to transfer to IVC. |
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Affidavit of Support |
F-1 Transfer Students must submit the Affidavit of Support form with a signature from your sponsor. This form serves as proof that the person who signs it is willing and able to financially support you as an International Student for the entirety of your studies at IVC.
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Students who are citizens of Mexico may apply for this I-20 category which allows them to attend a college or university in the U.S. that is within 75 miles of the U.S./Mexico border. F-1 Border Commuters/Fronterizo students may attend Imperial Valley College as full-time or part-time students. Students must abide by the following rules:
For more information on the F-1 Border Commuter Status, you may visit the U.S. Exchange and Visitor Program
Los estudiantes que son ciudadanos de México pueden solicitar esta categoría I-20 que les permite asistir a una universidad en los Estados Unidos que se encuentre dentro de 75 millas (120 kilómetros) de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México. Los estudiantes F-1 Border Commuters/Fronterizos pueden asistir a Imperial Valley College como estudiantes de tiempo completo o medio tiempo. Las siguientes reglas se aplicarán:
Para obtener más información sobre el estatus de F-1 Border Commuter, puedes visitar el sitio web del U.S. Exchange and Visitor Program
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Application Checklist |
Mexican nationals who are border commuters. For students who live close to the U.S./Mexico border and will attend IVC while residing in Mexico. |
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Requisitos de Registro |
Para estudiantes que son ciudadanos mexicanos y cruzaran la frontera desde México a los Estados Unidos para asistir a clases, mientras mantienen residencia permanente en México. |
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Affidavit of Support |
Students must submit the Affidavit of Support form with a signature from your sponsor. This form serves as proof that the person who signs it is willing and able to financially support you as an International Student for the entirety of your studies at Imperial Valley College.
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Comprobante de Soporte Financiero |
Los estudiantes deben presentar el formulario de Comprobante de Soporte Financiero con la firma de su patrocinador. Este documento sirve como prueba de que el patrocinador está dispuesto y tiene la capacidad financiera de cubrir los gastos del estudiante internacional durante todo el tiempo de estudios en IVC.
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Students who will reside in the U.S. must submit the F-1 International Student Application.
Students who are Mexican nationals, and will commute from Mexico to the U.S. for classes, must submit the F-1 Border Commuter International Student Application.
Admission Process and Required Documents: Please review the information below to understand the admission process to Imperial Valley College as a full-time international student. Imperial Valley College is required by U.S. government regulations to collect and review the materials listed below in order to issue the immigration documents necessary to obtain a student visa.
Complete the Prospective International Student Interest Form to learn more about IVC International programs.
Prospecitve International student interest form link here
F-1 International Students |
F-1 Transfer Students |
F-1 Border Commuter Students |
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| Fall | June 1st | June 1st | June 1st |
| Spring | December 1st | December 1st | December 1st |
Applying to IVC's International Student Program can be completed online. Students
submit application documents in one email with attachments directly to AdmissionsRecordsStaff@imperial.edu. Please follow this step-by-step guide to complete your enrollment.
Gather the required documents in the Application Packet depending on the type of application.
All application forms are fillable PDF forms. You will need a PDF reader to complete the forms; you may download a free PDF reader from get.adobe.com/reader.
Please have the documents below ready to go: