International Application Checklist


Please use this checklist as a guide to ensure all requirements have been submitted to
Rochester Community and Technical College for review.

Steps Required for All International Applicants

  • Completed and submitted online International Application for admission.
  • Official transcripts have been sent and translated by a certified evaluation
    service if not in the English language.

    • Secondary/High School transcripts have been sent for admission.
    • College/University transcripts have been sent for transfer credits.
  • Copy of valid passport.
  • Copy of current visa (if visa holder).

Additional Requirements for F‑1 Visa Seekers or F‑1 Visa Transfers from Another U.S.
College/University

  • English proficiency: Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo Test of English
    Proficiency scores have been requested and sent to RCTC
    (if English is not primary language spoken).
  • Affidavit of Financial Support has been completed and submitted.

    • Student is funding own education: Student affidavit has been submitted
      along with a certified bank statement signed by a bank official.
    • Sponsor funding student’s education: Student affidavit, sponsor
      attestation affidavit has been submitted along with a certified bank statement from the
      sponsor’s bank account signed by a bank official.
  • Transfer Authorization Form if the applicant will be transferring from
    another U.S. college or university.

Application Deadlines

International students residing outside of the United States

  • Fall Semester: June 1*
  • Spring Semester: October 1

International students currently residing in the United States

  • Fall Semester: July 1
  • Spring Semester: November 1