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ADMISSION APPLICATION
Pages 1-7: Admission Application Form
1-4 - General Information
5 - Sponsor’s Statement of Support
6 - Signature Page
7 - Application and Express Mail Fees
Page 8: Frequently Asked Questions
Completing the admission application
P All parts of the application must be completed. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Be sure to read all instructions carefully, to sign and date
page 7, and to include all required supporting documents with your application.
P Any changes to the application, including programs of study, major, mailing address, etc., must be made by the applicant, or by the representing agent.
P Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the first day of classes.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ALL APPLICANTS:
Completed International Student Application form, including the Sponsor’s Statement of Support (pages 1 - 8 of this application)
US$50 application fee (see page 8 of the application for acceptable forms of payment)
Bank statements or a letter from the sponsor’s bank, indicating sufficient funds are available (see page 6 of the application)
Copy of passport (photo page only)
Proof of English proficiency (NOT required for applicants to the Intensive ESL program - see page 3 of the application)
Academic transcripts (only required for applicants under 18 – see below – and for applicants wanting to transfer credits from a college or
university to Seattle Central)
APPLICANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 (applicants who will be at least 16 years old, but under the age 18 on the first day of the first
quarter of enrollment at Seattle Central AND who have NOT completed high school):
Send all required documents noted in the section above for “All Applicants”. In addition, send:
Official High School transcripts from 10th grade onward. Applicants must have completed the 1st semester of grade 10 and have a
minimum 3.0 (B average) overall, or be ranked in the top 20% of their class in order to qualify for admission
(see www.seattlecentral.edu/international/underaged-entry-requirements.php for more information)
TRANSFER APPLICANTS (students currently living in the U.S. on F/M-1 visas OR who have studied in the U.S. within the past 5 months):
Send all required documents noted in the relevant sections above. In addition, send:
Transfer-In Status Verification Form (www.seattlecentral.edu/international/upload/rte/file/pdfs/transfer-in-status-verification.pdf )
A copy of your current/last I-20 form (only required of students who are currently in the U.S.)
APPLICANTS FROM Gambia, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan and Tanzania:
Send all required documents noted in the relevant sections above. In addition, send:
An advance deposit of US$4,500.00 (see www.seattlecentral.edu/international/deposit.php for details)
DEADLINES
Applicants to College Bridge, Advanced English, College Transfer, Fast Track, Professional/Technical, Bachelor’s degree, or
Short-term Certificate program with proof of English proficiency:
OVERSEAS APPLICANTS
Fall.......................................... August 1
Winter........................ November 15
Spring............................ February 15
Summer.................................. May 10
TRANSFER APPLICANTS (students transferring from other U.S. institutions)
Winter 2015............... December 15, 2014
Spring 2015........................ March 16, 2015
Summer 2015....................... June 08, 2015
Fall 2015........................ September 08, 2015
Applicants to the Intensive English program (includes applicants without proof of English proficiency and those planning to enroll in
levels 1-3 of the Seattle Central Institute of English):
OVERSEAS, TRANSFER, and RETURNING APPLICANTS
Winter 2015................... October 15, 2014
Spring 2015............... December 15, 2014
Summer 2015................... March 15, 2015
Fall 2015..................................... June 15, 2015
Late applications may be accepted depending on space and the needs of the Institute of English. Potential late applicants may inquire with the IEP
Admissions Office ([email protected]) prior to submitting an application.
Submitting the admission application
By mail:
Seattle Central College, International Education Programs
1701 Broadway, BE1113, Seattle, WA 98122 USA
By fax:
206-934-3868
By e-mail:
[email protected]
Please Note: Documents submitted for admission become the property of Seattle Central, and will not be returned. Applicants should make copies of their documents before submitting
them for review. Materials submitted which are not required for the admission process will not be kept by Seattle Central.
International Student
Application For Admission
Seattle Central College
International Education Programs
If you have ever applied for admission to or attended classes at Seattle Central College, do not complete this
application form. Instead, contact International Education Programs at [email protected] and
state that you are a former applicant or former student who wants to return to Seattle Central.
Personal Information
Please type or print.
Family Name (as it is written in your passport)
Country of Birth
Given Name (as in passport)
Country of Citizenship
Date of Birth
Month
Both the home country and U.S. street
(if applicable) addresses must be
physical street addresses in order
to meet immigration requirements.
Post office boxes cannot be accepted,
except as the mailing address. See
Frequently Asked Questions for more
information.
Middle Name (as in passport)
Gender
Day
M
Year
F
Home Country Street Address
City
Country
Telephone
Postal Code
Fax
E-mail Address
U.S. Street Address (if applicable)
Advising Centers/Agencies:
Please indicate the student’s actual
home address in the home address
box, not the agent or advising center
address.
City
Country
Telephone
Postal Code
Fax
E-mail Address
Mailing or Agent Address (include name of recipient if not student’s personal address)
City
Country
Telephone
Postal Code
Fax
E-mail Address
How long will you stay in the United States?
Where do you want your acceptance materials sent?
home country address
U.S. address
mailing or agent address
picked up in person by:
Seattle Central College can send acceptance materials by
express mail. See page 8.
Academic History
(name)
List all schools you have attended, in the U.S. or overseas, starting with the last three years of high school
and including all language schools, colleges and universities.
Name of High School
Dates of Attendance
City
Month
From
Year
/
Month
To
Year
From
Graduated
/
Name of High School
Dates of Attendance
Country
Yes
City
Month
Year
/
Month
To
Year
No
Country
Graduated
/
Yes
No
List any additional schools on a separate piece of paper and attach.
Have you already studied at another community college in Washington State?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide your 9-digit student identification number:
Would you like a preliminary evaluation of your college/university transcripts for transfer credit?
Yes
No
If yes, attach your transcripts with the application. Credits will not be officially transferred until you make a
formal request at the IEP office during the first quarter of enrollment.
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Student Name:
Quarter Dates
Check website for any changes to
these dates: www.seattlecentral.
edu/international/academiccalendars.php
Please choose which quarter you would like to start.
Winter 2015
Spring 2015
Summer 2015
Fall 2015
For future quarters (please specify)
Intended Programs
of Study
If you plan to study in both a College
and SCIE program, choose a program
in both sections.
College
SCIE
01/05 - 03/24
04/06 - 06/19
06/29 - 08/21
09/28 - 12/16
01/12 - 03/20
04/06 - 06/12
06/29 - 08/20
09/28 - 12/04
Quarter:
Year:
What do you plan to study at Seattle Central College?
College Programs
College Transfer (A.A./A.S.)
Intended Major (if you do not know, write “undecided”):
Do you plan to transfer to a 4-year college or university?
YES
NO
Fast Track (High School Diploma plus A.A./A.S. degree)
Intended Major (if you do not know, write “undecided”):
Do you plan to transfer to a 4-year college or university?
YES
NO
Professional & Technical (See list on www.seattlecentral.edu/international/professional-technical-prospective.php)
Intended Program:
Short-Term Certificate (See list on www.seattlecentral.edu/international/short-term-certificate-prospective.php)
Intended Program:
Bachelor’s Degree (See list on www.seattlecentral.edu/international/bas-degrees.php)
Intended Program:
Seattle Central Institute of English (SCIE)
Intensive English (Levels 1, 2, 3)*
College Bridge (CB 4, CB5, CB6)*, or Advanced English (Levels 4, 5)*
* Specific program placement will be determined after taking a placement test at Seattle Central.
If you also plan to study in a college program, select your intended college program in the section above.
Transfer Admission
Guarantee & Pathway Letters
Check website for further
details: www.seattlecentral.edu/
international/transfer-admissionguarantee-and-pathway.php
Opportunity offered to students interested in College Transfer (A.A./A.S.) or FAST TRACK programs.
The following universities offer Transfer Admission Guarantee or Pathway letters to international students applying
to Seattle Central. You may select up to two universities from the list below (please select no more than two)*:
Arizona State University
California State University, Northridge
California State University, San Marcos
Eastern Washington University
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Johns Hopkins University, Carey Business School (Must enroll at JHU by Fall 2016)
Montana State University
San Francisco State University
Seattle University
State University of New York (SUNY), Oneonta
University of Alaska Fairbanks, College of Engineering and Mines
University of California, Davis**
University of California, Irvine**
University of California, Santa Barbara**
University of Washington, Tacoma
Washington State University
Western Washington University
* By choosing to receive a letter from one of our partner universities, you allow Seattle Central to release quarterly updates to the selected schools,
including your date of birth, current contact information and program of study.
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** Institutions offering Transfer Admission Pathway letters. Transfer Admission Pathway letters do not guarantee admission. They offer specific guidelines
about what students will need to obtain / submit in order to have the most competitive transfer admission application. Please visit our webpage
http://www.seattlecentral.edu/international/transfer-admission-guarantee-and-pathway.php for complete details.
Student Name:
English Proficiency for NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS: Please choose one of the options below.
English NATIVE SPEAKERS: Do not complete this section; instead complete the English proficiency section on page 4.
Be sure to include with this application your official score report(s), transcript(s) or document(s) proving English proficiency. Scanned/emailed or
faxed copies of official score reports, transcripts and documents are accepted. All test scores will be verified with the official testing provider.
OPTION 1: DIRECT PLACEMENT
I plan to enter the College Transfer, Professional/Technical, Fast Track, or bachelor’s degree program directly. I have the following minimum proof of
English proficiency:
TOEFL 520, Writing Score 4.0 or iBT 68, Writing Score 18 (select one of the following):
ETS will send scores directly to Seattle Central (Institution Code: 4741). My TOEFL Registration ID is:
I will mail, email or fax the score report sent to me by ETS.
IELTS Overall 5.5, Writing Band 5.0: My Test Report Form number is:
ACT score of 19 or higher for both the English and Reading tests
SAT score of 460 or higher for both the Comprehensive Reading and Writing tests
Completion of English Composition at an accredited U.S. college or university.
I plan to enter the Short-Term Certificate program directly. I have the following minimum proof of English proficiency:
TOEFL 520 or iBT 68 (select one of the following):
ETS will send scores directly to Seattle Central (Institution Code: 4741). My TOEFL Registration ID is:
I will mail, email or fax the score report sent to me by ETS.
IELTS Overall 5.5: My Test Report Form number is:
ACT score of 19 or higher for both the English and Reading tests
SAT score of 460 or higher for both the Comprehensive Reading and Writing tests
OPTION 2: COLLEGE ENGLISH PLACEMENT TEST
I plan to enter the College Transfer, Professional / Technical, FAST TRACK, Short-Term Certificate, or College Bridge (SCIE) program, and will take the
College English placement test. I have the following minimum proof of English proficiency:
TOEFL 470 or iBT 52 (select one of the following):
ETS will send scores directly to Seattle Central (Institution Code: 4741). My TOEFL Registration ID is:
I will mail, email or fax the score report sent to me by ETS.
IELTS Band 5: My Test Report Form number is:
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 46
Pearson Test of English (PTE) 40
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) 75
International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) Academic Plus: 4.5 or higher
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) 40
First Certificate English (FCE) Passing
STEP Eiken 2A Grade
Global Test of English Communication (GTEC) 570
Completion of an approved ESL program (see list on website: www.seattlecentral.edu/international/approved-esl-programs.php.)
Program Name
Score/Results
Date of Completion
Completion of at least one year of study at a U.S. high school, or high school where English is the medium of instruction, taking
no ESL classes. Official transcripts must show 3.0 (B average) overall, or ranking in the top 20% of the class.
Completion of at least one year of college-level study at a college or university in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdon, Ireland,
Australia, or New-Zeland, without completion of English Composition.
A grade of 15 or higher in English on the Swedish Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Avgangsbetyg / Slutbetyg fran
Gymnasieskola).
OPTION 3: INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM (Levels 1-3 of the Seattle Central Institute of English)
I would like to begin my studies in the Intensive English program. I understand that I do not need to show proof of English proficiency.
OPTION 4: OTHER
I would like to begin my studies in a college program, but I do not have proof of English proficiency.
I will submit proof of English proficiency at a later date. Please DO NOT process my application until after I have sent proof of English proficiency. I
understand that my placement will be to the Institute of English or to the college program of my choice, based on the English proficiency documents I provide.
I will submit proof of English proficiency at a later date. Please DO process my application now. I understand that, at this time, I can only be admitted to the
Intensive English program. I also understand that I must submit proof of English proficiency no later than two week before the first day of classes.
I will NOT submit proof of English proficiency. Please DO process my application now. I understand that, at this time, I can only be admitted to the Intensive
English program. I also understand that I will take an English placement test when I arrive at Seattle Central, and will be placed in classes based on my results.
Placement will be to the Institute of English (Intensive English or College Bridge program) or to a full-time college program, depending on my results.
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Student Name:
English Proficiency for
Native Speakers
Please review our policy carefully, then choose one of the options below.
If you do not meet the criteria listed below, complete page 3 instead.
Applicants who completed both primary and secondary education in Australia, Canada (English-speaking
provinces), Great Britain, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, or the U.S. can claim native proficiency in
English.
Applicants who meet this native proficiency requirement must provide the names and dates for all the primary
and secondary schools they attended on a separate sheet of paper with the rest of their application materials.
Students born in one of the countries listed above, yet educated elsewhere, cannot claim native proficiency in
English and will need to provide some other proof of proficiency, as listed on page 3 of this application form.
To obtain a guaranteed direct placement into full-time college classes, native English speakers must either:
- have completed a college-level English composition class at an accredited university or four-year college
in Australia, Canada (English-speaking provinces), Great Britain, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Zimbabwe,
or the United States
OR
- have ACT English and ACT Reading scores of 19 or higher
OR
- have SAT Comprehensive Reading and SAT Writing scores of 460 or higher
Official test scores or transcripts must be issued within the last 3 years and submitted to the IEP Office before
the English proficiency requirement can be recorded as having been met.
Students who do not have either of these must take the COMPASS English placement test prior to registration,
at least one week before the first day of the quarter. International students who are native speakers will take
the same version of the COMPASS English test as U.S. residents and citizens enrolling at Seattle Central.
I plan to:
Submit official transcripts showing I have completed a college-level English composition class at an
accredited university or four-year college in one of the countries listed above
Submit ACT English and ACT Reading scores of 19 or higher
Submit SAT Comprehensive Reading and SAT Writing scores of 460 or higher
Take the COMPASS English placement test upon reporting to Seattle Central
Math Requirement and
Proficiency
Applies to all students enrolling in College Tranfer, Fast Track, Professional/Technical, or Bachelor’s degree
programs. Please review our policy carefully, then choose one of the options below.
All College Transfer, Fast Track, Professional/Technical, and Bachelor’s degree students must take the COMPASS
Math placement test prior to registering for their second quarter of full-time college study. We recommend
they take the test before their first quarter of full-time college study.
The COMPASS Math test is administered through the Seattle Central Testing Office, and students may take this
test anytime after arriving in Seattle, without special permission from the IEP Office.
Students can waive the COMPASS Math placement test and meet Math proficiency requirements anytime by:
- obtaining a SAT Math score of 520 or higher
OR
- obtaining a ACT Math score of 22 or higher
OR
- obtaining an AP score of 3 or higher in Calculus BC, or of 2 or higher in Calculus AB
OR
- completing a college-level Math course at another recognized post-secondary institution
Official test scores or transcripts must be issued within the last 3 years and submitted to the IEP Office before
the COMPASS Math placement test can be waived and proficiency requirement recorded as having been met.
I plan to:
Submit official transcripts showing I have completed a college-level Math class at a recognized
post-secondary institution
Submit a SAT Math score of 520 or higher
Submit a ACT Math score of 22 or higher
Submit an AP score of 3 or higher in Calculus BC, or of 2 or higher in Calculus AB
Take the COMPASS Math placement test upon reporting to Seattle Central
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Immigration Information
Be sure to submit a copy of your
I-20 form and a completed
Transfer-In Status Verification
Form (www.seattlecentral.edu/
international/upload/rte/file/pdfs/
transfer-in-status-verification.pdf),
if applicable (see application
instructions on the inside front
cover for details).
Yes
No
If “No”, answer only question “a”. If “Yes”, answer only questions “b” and “c”.
a.
Did you attend a school on an F-1 visa in the United
States within the past 5 months?
If Yes, write the name of the school and your SEVIS ID.
Name of school:
Yes
No
SEVIS ID:
b.
If you are in the United States on an F-1 visa, write the name of
school and your SEVIS ID:
What type of visa do you currently have?
Applicants who are currently
in the United States on a J-1
visa must submit a copy of their
current DS-2019 and J-1 visa.
School Name:
SEVIS ID:
c.
If not on an F-1 visa:
I will keep my current visa status while I attend classes at Seattle Central.
I will return to my home country to apply for an F-1 visa.
I plan to change my visa status to F-1 in the United States.
FOR ALL APPLICANTS: Will you have dependents (spouse or children) accompanying you to the United States
who may need to apply for an F-2 Visa?
Yes
No
If yes, submit a copy of the dependent’s passport.
Please Note:
Name
Financial guarantee must include
US$2,500 per dependent in addition to
the US$19,500 ($28,300 for applicants
to B.A.S. degree programs).
Emergency Contact
Country of Birth
Date of Birth
(MM/DD/YY)
Relationship To You
(spouse or child)
Please provide the name and address of a person you wish to be contacted in case of emergency (injury,
accident, hospitalization, etc.). By providing the information below and signing, the applicant authorizes the
representatives of Seattle Central College to contact the person(s) named in any emergency situation where
these representatives believe it is necessary.
Family Name
Given Name
Middle Name (if any)
Street Address
City
Country
Postal Code
Telephone
Fax
E-mail Address
Relationship to Applicant
Applicant’s Name
Applicant’s Signature
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Sponsor’s Statement International students who apply to Seattle Central College or the Seattle Central Institute of
of Support English (SCIE) must show proof that they have adequate finances while they study in the United
States. Applicants or sponsors must provide bank statements issued within the past three months
showing at least US$19,500 (US$28,300 for B.A.S degree programs), or the equivalent in the local
currency. Required funds of US$19,500 / $28,300 per academic year (9 months) cover estimated
living expenses and tuition.
Applicants can be self-sponsored. If you are self-sponsored, you do not need to complete and
submit a Sponsor’s Statement of Support; you only need to send proof of adequate finances.
Applicants can be sponsored by a third-party institution: for example, their home government,
or a private company or organization. If you are third-party sponsored, write “third-party
sponsored” under “relationship to applicant,” and send a financial guarantee letter stating the
amount of funds you will receive and the period of coverage.
Important Notice:
An I-20 form cannot be issued without
a Sponsor’s Statement of Support
(except for self-applicants) and an
official bank letter or statement.
An official statement of financial status
from the sponsor’s bank, indicating
availability of funds, must be attached.
The name on the statement must
match the name of the sponsor.
Faxed or scanned copies of these
official documents are acceptable,
but Seattle Central retains the right
to require an original copy of the
documents if additional verification is
required.
Student’s Family Name
Given Name
Middle Name (if any)
Sponsor’s Family Name
Given Name
Middle Name (if any)
Street Address
City
Country
Postal Code
Telephone
Fax
E-mail Address
Relationship to applicant
If you have more than one sponsor, each sponsor must sign a Sponsor’s Statement of Support and provide a financial statement.
I understand that while the applicant named above is enrolled in Seattle Central College, including the Seattle
Central Institute of English, I will do the following:
Guarantee the payment of all educational expenses, including books and supplies, personal expenses,
room and board, transportation, and tuition and medical expenses incurred by the applicant.
(Estimated expenses may be found on the Seattle Central website.)
I hereby certify that funds in the amount of US$19,500.00 (US$28,300 for B.A.S degree programs) are available.
Sponsor’s Signature
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Month / Day / Year
Housing Information
Please note that Seattle Central does not make housing decisions or arrangements for students, nor does it
monitor individual living arrangements for students regardless of age.
Students 18 or older
Students 18 years of age or older are considered adults in the U.S., and so legally responsible for their own
actions. They will be able to sign an apartment lease or make housing arrangements entirely on their own.
Students under the age of 18
Students under the age of 18 are not considered legal adults, and so may have difficulty signing apartment
leases or making housing arrangements on their own. Parents and guardians are legally responsible for these
students, their actions and living arrangements, regardless of whether the parents or guardians reside in the
U.S. or another country. Therefore, Seattle Central College recommends that students under the age of 18 live
with a host family or family relative. Parents are expected to keep close contact with their children or designate
a responsible adult in the U.S. who can take responsibility for their living situation. More information for
parents can be found on our website: http://www.seattlecentral.edu/international/housing.php.
Parents of underage students (16 or 17 years old) applying to Seattle Central must sign this form. By signing
this form, the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the underage student applicant acknowledge that:
• Neither Seattle Central nor its employees can act as a student’s legal guardian or responsible adult.
• Seattle Central recommends students under the age of 18 stay with a host family or family relative.
• Seattle Central does not make housing arrangements for students or monitor where they are living, except for
reporting the addresses of F / M visa holders to the Department of Homeland Security as required by law.
• They hold full responsibility for their child’s living arrangements.
Date
Signature of underage student’s parent or legal guardian
General Information
Answers to these questions are
used for statistical purposes only.
Are you of Spanish/Hispanic/Latino ethnicity?
No
Yes, Cuban
Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano
Yes, Puerto Rican
Yes, Other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino
Please indicate what race(s) you consider yourself to be:
African
Japanese
Other Asian
Arab
Chinese
Korean
Thai
Other Pacific Islander
Filipino
Indonesian
Vietnamese
White
Other:
How did you hear about us? (choose all that apply)
Friend/Family
College Fair*
*Please specify:
Magazine*
Catalogue/brochure
Internet
Other*
Why did you choose Seattle Central College?
Seattle Central College, as a part of the
Seattle Colleges District, is committed
to the concept and practice of equal
opportunity for all its students, employees,
and applicants in education, employment,
sevices and contract, and does not
discriminate on the basis of race or
I certify that I have read and understand the contents of this application. The information I have submitted to
Seattle Central College is accurate and complete. I understand that I may be denied admission if any of the
information provided in this application is false, or if application requirements have been met in a fraudulent
manner.
ethnicity, color, age, national origin,
religion, marital status, sex, gender,
sexual orientation, or presence of any
physical, sensory, or mental disability,
except where a disability may impede
performance at an acceptable level. In
I understand that enrolling in college can be a challenging experience, and that most students enrolled at
Seattle Central are 18 years of age or older. I also understand that I will be responsible for my own actions and
activities outside the classroom, and expected to act maturely, civilly, and in accordance with Seattle Central’s
Student Conduct Code.
addition, reasonable accommodations
will be made for known physical or
mental limitations for all otherwise
qualified persons with disabilities.
Student’s Full Legal Signature
Month / Day / Year
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Application and
Express Mail Fees
Application Fee
The non-refundable application and processing fee of US$50 must be paid before an application can be
processed. Select one of the payment options below. Be sure to include payment with your admission
application, unless paying by credit card.
Personal check - must be drawn on a U.S. bank account.
Make check payable to “Seattle Central College” in U.S. funds.
International bank draft - Make draft payable to “Seattle Central College” in U.S. funds.
Cash payment - Cash payments may be made in person only. Cash payments mailed to our office will not
be accepted.
Credit card - Credit card payments may only be made via the website.
Please visit https://www.seattlecentral.edu/international/application/app_pre_payment.php to complete
your online payment. You will also be able to request express mail service online.
Seattle Central College accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express.
Seattle Central College cannot accept application fee payment via Western Union or wire transfer.
Express Mail Fee
Seattle Central is able to send acceptance materials by express mail free of charge to all its agent
partners, once.
Express mail service is available to student applicants for US$50.
I am an agent partner
I have a Global Marketing Agreement (GMA) or Global Marketing Agreement Application (GMAA) on file
with Seattle Central. Please send my client’s acceptance materials by express mail at no cost to me or my
client.
I am a student applicant
Please send my acceptance materials by express mail. I am paying my US$50 express mail fee by
personal check or international bank draft. The payment is included with this application.
Please send my acceptance materials by express mail. I will pay my US$50 express mail fee by credit
card online. (visit https://www.seattlecentral.edu/international/application/app_pre_payment.php to
complete your online payment.)
Do not send my acceptance materials by express mail. Please send by regular mail. I understand that it
may take up to 5 weeks for the acceptance materials to arrive.
I am enclosing a
US$50
US$100
personal check or international bank draft with this application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for submitting an application?
Deadlines are provided on the inside front cover of this application
booklet.
Can I email/fax my application to you or apply online?
Yes, we accept applications for admission via email and fax. A printable
application is available on our website. You may also apply online.
How long will it take to get my acceptance materials and I-20 form?
Once Seattle Central receives a complete application, acceptance
materials and an I-20 are normally mailed within 2-3 business days.
I-20 issuance for transfer applicants may take longer (see information
on applicants transferring from other U.S. institutions on our website:
www.seattlecentral.edu/international/admission-requirements.php).
Do I need to send transcripts with my application?
Seattle Central is an open admission institution, and does not require
transcripts for admission. Exceptions to this policy:
• Applicants who will be under the age of 18 on the first day of the first
quarter of attendance and have not finished high school must submit
transcripts.
• Applicants who would like to receive transfer credit for college level
work must submit official transcripts to Seattle Central for evaluation.
• Applicants may need to submit transcripts to demonstrate proof of
English proficiency. See the section on English proficiency (page 3 of this
application) for more information.
Does Seattle Central require a medical examination or immunization
report as part of the admission process?
No. Seattle Central does not require either of these.
I want to study at Seattle Central, but I cannot decide on
a major. Is that okay?
Many college transfer applicants have not decided on a major by the
time they submit an application. This is not a problem. If you have
not decided on a major yet, and you plan to join the College Transfer
program, please write your major as “Undecided”. Students applying
to Professional & Technical programs or to the Short-Term Certificate
Program must decide on a major when they apply. Please consult
program information on the Seattle Central website for more details.
I am applying to join one of Seattle Central’s Professional & Technical
programs. Is there anything special I need to do?
When you complete an application to Seattle Central, you will be
accepted to the college, but not necessarily to the Professional &
Technical program of your choice. Many of the programs have a separate
application process, and may have restrictions on starting dates, prerequisites, or waiting lists. You are encouraged to attend an information
session on the program, or consult with an admission advisor in the IEP
office to get up-to-date information on the program you would like to
join. For more information on Seattle Central Professional & Technical
Programs, please visit our website: http://www.seattlecentral.edu/
international/professional-technical-prospective.php.
Why does Seattle Central require my home street address?
Seattle Central must enter a student’s home street address (the physical
location where a student lives in his/her home country) when creating
a new SEVIS record and issuing an I-20 form. This a requirement of the
Department of Homeland Security. Please note that it cannot be a
business address or postal address where you do not reside.
In my country, we do not use street addresses, only post
office boxes. Does Seattle Central still need my street
address?
Yes. The Department of Homeland Security specifies that it
needs a student’s street address, where he/she physically
resides. Seattle Central will not use this as a mailing address. We
understand that not all students will have a house number and
street. Your home street address might simply be the name of
your house, the name of your street, the neighborhood, or any
combination of these, along with your city. Your mailing address
is a separate piece of information, and does not need to be the
same as your home street address.
I am a transfer student, and my sponsor is outside of the
United States. Does my sponsor still need to sign the
Sponsor’s Statement of Support?
Yes. Seattle Central will accept a faxed or scanned copy of
the Statement of Support.
Who can be my sponsor?
Your sponsor can be anyone except another F1 student. Most
students have family sponsors (parents, grandparents, aunts,
uncles, etc.), but your sponsor could be a family friend, someone
in your home country or in the United States, a private business,
an international organization, or government organization.
What kind of financial statement will Seattle Central accept?
Seattle Central can accept statements of saving or checking
accounts, time deposits, investments, and any easily liquidated
assets. Students on government or corporate scholarships can
use a letter of guarantee indicating the amount of support
available each year. Seattle Central cannot use any of the
following as proof of financial support: salary or income
guarantees, overdraft ability/lines of credit, retirement
accounts, title/ownership of a home or residence, or loan
guarantees that have not been disbursed to the applicant
(exception: Swedish students can use confirmation of loan
from CSN as proof of financial support).
I do not have enough money to finance my education.
Can I apply for any financial assistance from Seattle Central?
Seattle Central offers merit-based scholarships to international
applicants, but these are not guaranteed to all students
and they do not cover the entire cost of attendance. We do
not offer need-based financial assistance. All international
applicants planning to study on an F1 visa must have proof of
full financial support in order to be accepted.
If I am admitted to Seattle Central, what documents will you
send to me?
When you are accepted to Seattle Central, you will receive the
following:
• Official letter of acceptance
• Orientation and testing information
• Housing information
• Pre-arrival information
• Financial and payment information
• I-20 form and related immigration information*
• Transfer information*
* Transfer students will not receive an I-20 form unless their
SEVIS record has already been released to Seattle Central.
Transfer students will receive transfer information explaining
how they can transfer from their current school to Seattle
Central.
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