International Students
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ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ (ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½) is located in rural mid-Michigan. We offer training programs, one-year certificate programs, two-year associate degrees and university transfer programs. ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ is accredited by theÌý.
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Steps to begin your journey at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:
1.Ìý Review the International Student Checklist outlining the steps required to be considered for admissions at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½.
2.Ìý Apply for admissions here:
3.Ìý Meet with the international student team by emailing studentservices@montcalm.edu.ÌýÌý
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If you are a transfer student, complete the International Student Verification Form for students wishing to transfer to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ from another college or university.
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arrival at College
After acceptance, when an International Student arrives in the United States, arrange an appointment with an Admissions Representative by calling 989-328-1277.
The student must bring their passport, I-94, and a student copy of the I-20.
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Housing
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ does not offer housing. Students must arrange for, and provide proof of, local housing. Options may be obtained from the local news or from local realtors.
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Academic Counseling/Advising
The college academic counselor is one who helps the student develop his/her educational plan.Academic counselors/advisors are located in Student Success Center in the Donald C. Burns Administration/Library Building. The phone number is 989-328-1264.
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Tutoring ServicesInternational students who plan to continue their education at another institution will need to meet with an academic counselor. Applications for other colleges and universities can be obtained from those college and university websites, along with guidelines for international students.
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Banking and Money
Checking accounts – can be opened locally. A checking account enables one to write checks against money deposited in the account.Money from home – Most banks can exchange foreign currency to American currency or vice-versa. Money can be sent from the home country in the form of a draft if it is payable in U.S. dollars. The sender can do this by making arrangements with the home country’s central or national bank.Other banking services – In addition, banks also provide inter-bank charge cards, installment and auto loans, safe deposit boxes, travelers’ checks, cashier checks, and other services.
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Issuance of I-20 Form
When all the required information has been received and evaluated, an approved I-20 form may be issued by ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. This is the necessary document required by immigration for a person to obtain a student visa. The student must present the I-20 form to the American Embassy Consulate Officer in his/her home country to apply for a student visa. If the applicant is denied admission, notification will be sent with an explanation.Any student wishing to leave the country must have the back of their I-20 endorsed by the Dean of Student & Enrollment Services BEFORE leaving. Students who do not follow this requirement will forfeit their enrollment at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. At least one week notice must be given for an endorsement.Detailed regulations are available at the U.S. Citizenship