International Students

Daytona State College welcomes international students. Prospective students should begin the application process at least six months before their intended start term. To get started, students should visit the International Student section of the Daytona State website for the most up-to-date admission requirements.

Degree seeking students must submit the following official records:

Application - Complete the application for admission at DaytonaState.edu/apply.

Transcripts - International students must submit all required transcripts prior to acceptance. Students who have transcripts from outside the United States are required to submit a final, official evaluation of their transcripts. Evaluations must be performed by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). naces.org/members.htm.

Verify Finances - Complete the Verification of Finances Form. Submit supporting documentation such as bank letters, award letters, etc. All financial documents must be in English and U.S. dollars. Additional instructions are available from the Admissions Office.

English Language Proficiency - If you are a citizen of a country where the official language is not English, you must provide one of the following:

i) TOEFL Scores – 50 on the Internet Based Test (IBT); 450 on the paper version. You can schedule a test or request your scores at www.toefl.org. Daytona State's ETS school code is 5159. TOEFL scores are good for two years from the date of the test. Students who have a score between 50-60 or 450-499 will be required to enroll in 12 credits of English for Academic Purposes in their first semester. Students will need to successfully complete these 12 credits with a grade of “C” or higher in order to continue in their degree program.

ii) IELTS Bandwidth of 5.0 or higher is also accepted in place of TOEFL. Students who have a score between 5.0-5.4 will be required to enroll in 12 credits of English for Academic Purposes in their first semester. Students will need to successfully complete these 12 credits with a grade of “C” or higher in order to continue in their degree program.

iii) Proof of completion of the equivalent of ENC1101, Introduction to Composition

iv) Proof of graduation from a United States high school

v) Students who are citizens of countries where the primary language is English, as identified by the Department of State, are not required to submit proof of English language proficiency

Transfer Clearance - If you are already studying in the U.S. on a visa and wish to transfer to Daytona State or take classes as a transient student, you must submit the following:

i) Transfer / Transient Clearance Form – available from the Admissions Office - to be completed by your current / home institution prior to acceptance at Daytona State College

ii) Copy of your I-94

iii) Copy of your most recent I-20

iv) Copy of your visa

Passport Copy - Submit a clear copy of your passport. After you submit all required documents, Daytona State College will email your SEVIS Form I-20 and Letter of Acceptance to you at the email address provided on your application. Overnight delivery services can be utilized at the student's expense. Contact the Admissions Office for more information.

After the admission requirements are met:

Daytona State College will email you the I-20 eligibility form attached to your acceptance letter. Pay the SEVIS fee at fmjfee.com prior to attending the U.S. Consulate.
Take the I-20 eligibility form to the U.S. Consulate in your native country and apply for a student visa.
Travel to Daytona State College at least three weeks before classes start to complete the registration process for the best selection of class availability.
Report to the International Student Advisor in the Admissions office on the Daytona Beach Campus.
Take the placement test in Assessment Services.
Complete New Student Advising and Orientation.
Provide proof of health and accident insurance coverage to the International Student Advisor at the beginning of each semester.
Attend the International Student Orientation.

** International students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credits each semester to maintain full-time status, regardless of program requirements. They must attend classes at the Daytona or ATC campus and complete at least 9 of their 12 credits through in-person instruction. Exceptions may be granted for the final semester of enrollment or by special permit. circumstances. For more information, please contact the International Student Advisor.

Intensive English Program students (Levels 4-5) must submit the following official records:

Application - Complete the application for admission at DaytonaState.edu/apply.

English Language Proficiency - If you are a citizen of a country where the official language is not English, you must provide one of the following:

i) TOEFL Scores – 36 on the Internet Based Test (IBT); 420 on the paper version. You can schedule a test or request your scores at www.toefl.org. Daytona State's ETS school code is 5159. TOEFL scores are good for two years from the date of the test.

ii) IELTS Bandwidth of 4.5 or higher is also accepted in place of TOEFL.

After the admission requirements are met:

Daytona State College will email you the I-20 eligibility form attached to your acceptance letter. Pay the SEVIS fee at fmjfee.com prior to attending the U.S. Consulate.
Take the I-20 eligibility form to the U.S. Consulate in your native country and apply for a student visa.
Travel to Daytona State College at least three weeks before classes start to complete the registration process for the best selection of class availability.
Report to the International Student Advisor on the Daytona Beach Campus.
Take the placement test in Assessment Services.
Complete New Student Advising and Orientation.
Provide proof of health and accident insurance coverage to the International Student Advisor at the beginning of each semester.
Attend the International Student Orientation.

**International students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credits each semester to maintain full-time status, regardless of program requirements. They must attend classes at the Daytona or ATC campus and complete at least 9 of their 12 credits through in-person instruction. Exceptions may be granted for the final semester of enrollment or by special permit. circumstances. For more information, please contact the International Student Advisor.