SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Please print all information. Return to South Plains College, Attn: Andrew Ruiz, 1401 S. College Ave, Levelland, TX 79336. Please include all required documents.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Student ID
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Approved __________________
Denied
Grades _____ TOEFL _____
Other _____
PERSONAL INFORMATION |
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED |
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
LAST (FAMILY NAME) |
FIRST |
MIDDLE INITIAL |
Foreign Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ |
STREET & NUMBER |
CITY |
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___________________________________________________________________________________ |
COUNTRY OR STATE |
ZIP |
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Local Address (while attending SPC): _________________________________________________________________ |
STREET |
CITY |
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_________________________________________________________________________________ |
STATE |
ZIP |
Telephone Number |
Date of Birth: __________________ Country of Birth: _____________________ Gender: Female Male |
Ethnic Origin: Please check one of the following: Hispanic or Latino Origin NOT Hispanic or Latino Origin
Country of Present Citizenship: ________________________ E-mail Address: ______________________________________
Do you have a Social Security number? If yes, please list the number here: _____________________________________
Please give the name and address of one reference in the United States not related to you:
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NAME |
OCCUPATION |
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TELEPHONE NUMBER |
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STREET ADDRESS |
CITY |
STATE |
ZIP |
Are you currently living in the U.S.? Yes No What type of VISA do you have? ________________________
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
Are you a high school graduate? Yes No Date of Graduation: Month ________ Year ________ GPA: ______
Name of High School: _____________________________________ |
H.S. City, Country: ______________________ |
Have you attended another American college or university |
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(including intensive language programs)? |
Yes No |
Dates of attendance: _________________________ |
College attended: _________________________________________ |
Hours completed: _______________________ |
When do you plan to enroll at South Plains College? ________Year Fall Spring Summer I Summer II
Intended major: __________________________________________________________________________________
Select the primary reason for attending South Plains College: |
Earn an Associates Degree |
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Earn an Associates Degree towards a Bachelor’s Degree |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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How many U.S. dollars will you have in your possession when you arrive at SPC? _____________________________ |
How many U.S. dollars will you receive monthly? _______________________________________________________ |
How long is this support guaranteed? _________________ |
Who will provide this support? ____________________ |
Can you draw on these funds regularly? Yes No |
Do you have a scholarship? Yes No |
I understand that if I arrive at South Plains College and I am unable to pay the required tuition and fees, the college reserves the right to deny or cancel my registration. I must enroll in at least 12 semester hours of college work; failure to carry a full course load may result in my dismissal. I agree to comply with all the regulations of the college.
Signature: _________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
Dear International Student:
Thank you for your interest in South Plains College. The requirements for admission are listed below; please complete the application and return it to my office along with all the required documents. Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.The application, required documents and application fee must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the first scheduled day of registration for a given semester.
2.There will be a quota impressed on the total number of international students accepted for admission at South Plains College for any given semester. The college reserves the right to change the quota any time without prior notification.
3.A $100 application fee (in U.S. currency) is required before consideration of an application can be made. The fee should accompany the application when it is sent to the college.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1.Evidence of proficiency on the English language is required and can be satisfied by submitting results from the Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 (paper exam), 213 (computer exam), or 79 (internet-based exam).
2.An official copy of a transcript with the last four years of secondary school must be submitted. The official transcript must be an
ORIGINAL COPY TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH and must show each course completed and grade earned. A minimum grade average of “B” is required.
3.Proof of financial ability to remain at South Plains College long enough to complete degree requirements must also be submitted with the application. This proof can be in the form of a bank statement and a letter from the person responsible for the international student or form I-34 from immigration.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – TRANSFER STUDENTS
1.Transfer students from other colleges and universities within the United States must meet all General and Specific Requirements as outlined. An official college transcript from every United States College or University attended must be submitted in place of the high school transcript.
2.Transfer students must have completed at least 12 semester hours but not more than 40 semester hours with a minimum 3.25 GPA to be eligible for consideration.
3.An International Student Verification Form must be completed by your current/former international student advisor.
THE FORM I-20 WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL ALL REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN SATISFIED.
Sincerely,
Andrew Ruiz, Registrar
(806)894-9611, extension 2371, aruiz@southplainscollege.edu
