New International Students

• Study in the United States
• International Admissions
• Immunization
• Health Insurance
• Housing
• Arrival & Orientation

Study in the United States

If you would like to study in the U.S., you must obtain an F1 visa. Do not travel with your tourist (B1/B2) visa. In order to get an F-1 visa, you must be accepted to the school and obtain an I-20 form from your school. After you receive your I-20, you must pay the $200 SEVIS/I-901 fee. For more information on the SEVIS fee, click here: www.fmjfee.com.

After you have your I-901 receipt, you must go to the nearest U.S. Consulate to request an F-1 visa. For more information on how to obtain an F-1 (Student) visa, visit thegovernment website at http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html.

If you are currently in the U.S. with a different visa and would like to become an F1 student, you must consult with an international student advisor. Please call 516.572.7053 to set up an appointment. You must bring your passport, visa and I-94.

If you are currently an F1 student and wish to transfer, please go to the next section, “International Admissions”

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International Admissions

All prospective international students applying to Nassau Community College programs must complete Admission Application for International Students. Please visit Important Forms and download the application. Please DO NOT apply with the regular application for admission. To avoid delays and obtaining your I-20 form, you must complete entire application.

Important: If you are currently an F1 transfer student from another school in the U.S., please complete Transfer Verification Form as well.

The application must be mailed with appropriate documentation to:

Office of International Student Affairs (F-2281)
New Applicant
Nassau Community College
One Education Drive
Garden City, NY 11530

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Immunization

Immunization requirements must be met prior to registration at the College. Please visit the Office of Health Services for more information. You can have your past or current doctor complete Certificate of Immunization Form (which you can download from that page) and submit it to the Office of Health Services in T Building, Lower Level.
If you are a current F1 transfer student from another U.S. school, you can have your immunization records transfer from your current school to NCC.

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Health Insurance

All F-1 international students at Nassau Community College must purchase the College group health plan through Aetna Insurance Company. Please do not purchase health insurance from your home country since we do not accept other health insurance.

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Housing

At this point in time, Nassau Community College does not have student housing. You are responsible to for your living arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns about housing, please contact us.

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Arrival & Orientation

It is important that you report to the Office of International Student Affairs (F Building, Rooms 2276-2281) upon your arrival in the United States. We will need to make copies of your passport, visa, and I-94 card. If you don't report to us, your I-20 will be terminated for no-show.

We will also assist you with other things you must do such as taking the placement exam and purchasing health insurance. We will also inform you of upcoming events such as New Student Orientation, trips and other activities.

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