International Student Admission

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International Admissions and Services

TVCC welcomes international students and offers a personal, supportive learning environment. Students around the world come to TVCC for our small class sizes, affordable tuition, and athletic/student life opportunities.

Ready to start the Admissions Process?

Your first step is to complete your TVCC Application for Admission. Once you've submitted an application, schedule an appointment with PDSO or DSO about international admission at by booking here or contact TVCC Primary Designated School Official Chase Van Weerdhuizen at +1 (541) 881-5824 or cvanweerdhuizen@tvcc.cc.

Your application will be processed after you have submitted all documents and attended an an admissions appointment.

The following are priority deadlines for international student enrollment:

Fall Term Start– July 31

Spring Term Start – January 31

Winter Term Start – October 31

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More International Student Frequently Asked Questions

  • Proof of completing a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Proof of age verified with a photocopy of the identification page of your current passport (international students must be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment)
  • Official transcripts from all previous high schools, colleges, or universities (transcripts must be in English, and on the official letterhead/stationary of the school). 
    • Transcripts from colleges in the United States may be submitted through TVCC's regular transcript evaluation processes.
    • Transcripts from colleges and universities in other countries must be evaluated by a NACES certified transfer credit evaluator and the results must be submitted directly to TVCC.
  • International Student Financial Statement Form with supporting documentation.
  • Evidence of English language proficiency - There are multiple ways students can verify their English language proficiency, including education, testing, and exemption due to English being an offiical language in their home country.

If you submit electronic documents, printed and mailed copies of official documents may be requested to verify authenticity.

All records in a foreign language must include the originals accompanied by an English translation.

Click Here for the Financial Statement Form

Click Here for English Language Proficiency Requirements

When all of the above forms and required information is received by the Admissions Office, the applicant will then be considered for admission (an I-20 form will not be issued to any individual until all required information has been received and approved by the Admissions Office). Once the documents stated above have been received, verified, and approved, an I-20 will be generated. At this point the student will be processed and assigned their student ID number and login credentials.

Estimated Academic Year Expenses at TVCC

9 months or 3 quarters per year: September – June

Tuition and Fees*

$10,000

Room & Board *

$7,952

($3,998 double occupancy room/$3,954meal plan for the year)

Even if a student is not living in the dorms, they must still estimate at least this cost for living expenses.

Housing information online:  http://www.treasurevalleycc.edu/housing/

Books and Supplies

$1,500

Personal Expenditures

$1,000

International Student Insurance

$1,000

Total Expenses

$21,452

* Official institutional rates for the academic year are finalized by July 1

  • Proof of Health Insurance - All International and Federated States of Micronesia students will be required to document acceptable medical insurance by the time of registration for each term. TVCC strongly recommends students purchase plans that are Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant.
  • Housing Application - If living on-campus, submit a housing application and deposit at www.treasurevalleycc.edu/housing

  • Take a Placement Test - TVCC offers virtual placement testing for international students. After you've submitted and your documents have been reviewed by our PDSO, you may schedule your placement test with our Testing Center at testingcenter@tvcc.cc. This step can be done before arrival or after arrival.
    • Requirements for Testing:
      • Student ID Number
      • Photo ID to be held up to camera for verification
      • A stable internet connection and computer with Zoom capability
      • A working camera on your computer for monitoring during the test
      • Allowance of TVCC staff to briefly take access of your computer
  • First Term Course Registration - To be done with an academic advisor in-person or over Zoom 
    • Foreign students must register for 12 credits or more to be certified on the I-20 form.
      • Only one of these courses can be done online

  • Meet with PDSO - Review documents and courses scheduled
    • Signing of the PDSO's copy of the I-20 for college's records
  • Attend Fall New Student Orientation
    • Winter and Spring students must attend New Student Orientation only if offered.

All students must enroll by the last scheduled day of registration of each term. 

Transfer students must also submit:

  • Photocopy of current I-20
  • Photocopy of your I-94 - Arrival/Departure Record

TVCC does not currently allow enrollment of international students in our Aviation programs.