International Students

• Submit a copy of your passport
• Submit email, phone number, and current mailing address
• Submit an Affidavit of Financial Support with proof of finances to admissions@carolinau.edu

Financial responsibility must be demonstrated before the Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F1) Student Status can be issued. The University must receive on deposit the funds in United States dollars to cover the cost of the first year’s education. Financial information may be obtained from the Admissions Office including amounts for all fees and tuition. The Form I-20 will not be sent to the applicant until all of the admissions requirements have been met. International students are encouraged to submit all admissions materials at least six months prior to projected enrollment and obtain an acceptance letter at least three months prior to starting their first course.

• Transfer Eligibility Form
• A copy of most recent I-94
• A copy of current I-20 (first and second pages)
• Submit Affidavit of Financial Support with proof of finances
• Submit a copy of passport and F-1 visa

• Pay SEVIS Fee

F-1 visa applicants entering the U.S. for the first time must complete the SEVIS Form I-901 and pay the SEVIS fee before their visa appointment. Fill in your name exactly as it appears on your I -20. After paying, print a copy of the online receipt.

Follow the instructions found on the U.S. Embassy/Consulate website. After you receive your I-20, follow the U.S. Embassy/Consulate instructions to schedule your visa interview appointment. Apply as far in advance as possible.

Follow the instructions found on the U.S. Embassy/Consulate website.

Form DS-160*: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

*Make sure the U.S. Embassy/Consulate you will visit has transitioned to this online form. If not, follow the instructions on the U.S. Embassy/Consulate’s website.

Gather these documents for your interview:

• A passport valid for a minimum of six months into the future
• Transcripts and test scores
• Signed I-20
• Carolina University acceptance letter
• SEVIS fee receipt
• Visa application fee receipt
• Confirmation page from your DS-160 visa application
• Two 2”x 2” photographs in the prescribed format on your local embassy’s website
• Original bank statements
  • Affidavit of Support showing sufficient funds to cover your expenses as listed on I-20
  • It is very important that in addition to the Affidavit of Support that you be able to produce documents proving a source of income (i.e. your sponsor’s bank statements and letters from the bank), which are more important than the actual Affidavit of Support
• Documents that prove you will return to your home country after finishing your studies in the U.S., which may include proof of property, family, or other ties to your community
• Confirm with appropriate U.S. Embassy/Consulate that you have prepared all required documents

Once you have submitted all your documents and everything has been verified, you will receive a provisional acceptance letter with instructions for submitting the payment to cover the first year of study, including tuition, fees, and housing (after scholarships). You will also need to submit documentation confirming availability of funds for books, personal expenses, and future semesters of study. Visit our payment page for more information about international payment options.

Once you have been accepted at CU, you will need to complete the scholarship application in order to apply for any CU specific scholarships. International students are eligible for the International Scholarship, Stevens Scholarship, Supporting Church Scholarships, Diversity Scholarship, and the Alumni Scholarship.

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Prior to coming on campus, you'll need to submit your immunization record to studentservices@carolinau.edu.