Welcome international students!
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ÂÌñÉç's main campus is in Springfield, Illinois, U.S.A. Springfield is the capital of Illinois, located in central Illinois 320 kilometers from Chicago and 160 kilometers from St. Louis, Missouri.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome students from all over the world. This school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. We encourage you to have a sponsor or mentor within the college district to provide cultural and social support while living in the area.
F-1 Visa students
If seeking an F-1 Visa to attend ÂÌñÉç or an F-1 Visa student transferring to ÂÌñÉç from other U.S. college, there are specific admission procedures to follow. For information on the F-1 Visa, financial requirements, ÂÌñÉç admission procedures and how F-1 Visa students can transfer to ÂÌñÉç:
For additional information and the best way to communicate concerning these important admissions processes please email Lindsey Weihmeir.
Taking classes while attending another college
ÂÌñÉç allows international students who are attending another college on F-1 Visas to take a few classes with us. We need a few things from you to get you enrolled in a class:
- Complete the ÂÌñÉç application
- A letter or email from your DSO saying you are: 1) In good standing with your DSO, 2) The school approves of you taking classes at ÂÌñÉç and 3) If there are any restrictions on what classes you can take.
- An unofficial copy of your academic transcripts/course history
- What classes you would like to take at ÂÌñÉç
Send this information to Lindsey Weihmeir.
Please be sure to get a letter from your schools DSO (typically this person is in the international student services office of most universities) and not your academic advisor.
Permanent resident card students
If you have a permanent resident card, the first step in earning a degree or certificate from ÂÌñÉç is to complete the ÂÌñÉç application. Once you've applied to ÂÌñÉç, follow the steps below to fully registered and ready to start attending classes. You will be asked to bring your permanent resident card to campus for verification.