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Request an International Packet
DBC welcomes international students! Contact the DBC Admissions Office 3-6 months in advance to obtain an International Student Admissions Packet. The packet contains the required information and documents you need to apply to DBC .
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for the International degree seeking student.
Submit a complete application 90 days before the start of each semester to the Admissions Office on the Daytona Campus. Any application submitted less than the 30 days prior to the start of a semester will be deferred to the following semester. A complete application should have all of the following requirements.
- Download the International Admissions Application - Printable Version
- $50.00 non-refundable application fee (is subject to change without prior notification)
- Declaration of Finances form signed by sponsoring person or agency. (You may open this document from its current location as a PDF file. This will require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. Acrobat Reader is available free at the Adobe website.)
- Provide a current letter from the bank stating the account total in U.S. dollars or equivalent.
- Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score sent directly by the testing center to DBC. A minimum of 500 (written/institutional), 173 (computerized/international), or 61 (internet based). To have the TOEFL score sent directly to DBCC you must enter our school code: 5159 .
- Official translated high school transcripts or secondary school records. They must also include a graduation date and type of diploma received. (Transcripts and test results such as GCSE "O" or "A" levels must be on official stationary.) Copies are only accepted if they are certified by the U.S. Embassy, a notary public, or a school official.
- Official, final college transcripts in a sealed envelope from issuing institution. College credits earned outside of the U.S. must be evaluated (course by course), and translated if applicable, by one of the following companies: Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. or World Education Services, Inc.
- Transfer Clearance Form (If you are transferring from a U.S. College or University and should include copies of: passport, Visa, I-94 card and SEVIS I-20 form from your last legally authorized institution).
- Clear copy of passport or picture identification card (will be used to issue SEVIS I-20 form).
Have a question about admissions procedures?
Fill out our online inquiry form or for live assistance during regular business hours, please call the Admissions Office at (386) 506-3059, or e-mail: admissions@dbc.edu
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DBC will mail your acceptance letter and eligibility SEVIS I-20 form to the address provided on your application.
Once you have received your SEVIS I-20, you will need to pay the SEVIS Fee , call the American Embassy or Consulate in your native country to schedule an appointment to obtain your F-1 (student) visa. You might want to ask if there is any additional information you might need to provide during your interview. *Make sure that you have your SEVIS receipt with you when you go to your interview.
We suggest that you travel to DBC at least 30 days before classes start. In order to have enough time to complete the following:
The International Student Affairs Office can assist you in finding housing accommodations.
Report to Mr. Luis Laboy for SEVIS registration.
Take the Placement Test in the Assessment Services.
Meet with an Academic Advisor. Call 386-506-3661 to schedule an appointment.
Register for classes.
Health and Accident insurance is required for all international students. If you do not have proof of adequate insurance prior to registration, the cost of coverage will be applied to your fees each semester.
Submit payment for your classes before the due date located on the bottom of your Student Schedule. (You may submit payment in-person to the Cashier's Office or by using our online student services with a credit card.)
Purchase Books
Attend the mandatory "International Orientation."
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Maintaining a good immigration status is key to your success at DBC.
The United States Government Department of Homeland Security requires all international students to report upon arrival to the school’s designated official.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requires all students on visas to enroll full-time (12 or more credit hours), each Fall and Spring semesters.
ICE also requires that you make satisfactory progress toward meeting the program objectives stated in the SEVIS I-20 that DBC issued.
You are required to attend an orientation session during the Fall or Spring semester.
You are required to comply with all DBC rules and regulations. Counseling and academic advising services are available to assist you.
International students are a vital part of our education program. We'll do all we can to help you have a successful and enjoyable educational experience at DBC.
We strongly recommend that you travel to DBC 30 days before classes start to complete the registration process and maximize class availability.
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Daytona Beach College, Admissions Office, 1200 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 USA
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Useful Web sites
http://www.toefl.org
http://www.state.gov/www/travel/consular_offices/fco_index.html
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
http://www.studentadvantage.com/discountcard
http://travel.state.gov/visa;foreignstuden.html
http://www.wes.org
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