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International Students

Admissions Requirements

International students seeking admission to Dowling College must submit the following:

1. Application

Completed application for admission and a $25.00 application fee. Applications can be mailed or completed online at www.dowling.edu.
There is no application fee if you apply online.

2. Educational Credentials
The International Student Services Office requires either original documents or certified official copies of all coursework with proof of diploma or degree. These records must be provided in English and/or professionally evaluated by aacrao.org or wes.org. Be sure to request a Course-by-course evaluation. For more information on these types of services, please e-mail us.

3. TOEFL or IELTS or STEP-EIKEN - helpful to determine your proficiency level
These test your ability to use the English language in your studies. If you do not demonstrate good proficiency in English, or do not take the test, we will ask you to enter our English as as Second Language (ESL) program before beginning your college courses.

4. SAT
The SAT examination is required of new High School graduates who wish consideration of a scholarship. If you have excellent high school grades and the SAT is not given in your country, please contact us about other scholarship opportunities. To receive a free bulletin and registration material, please contact the SAT program at the following address:

College Board SAT Program
P.O. Box 6200
Princeton, NJ 08541-6200
Tel: (609) 771-7600
Email: sat@etc.org
Download the SAT bulletin at http://www.collegeboard.org

5. Affidavit of Support
An original or certified copy of a current (within 6 months or the start of class) bank statement. If the statement is not in your name, you must include a Notarized affidavit of support document from your sponsor (the owner of the bank account) promising to pay the costs of your education and stay in the United States. The minimum amount of required is $31,000 for undergraduate students, and $30,000 for graduate students. Students who are planning to bring dependents require additional financial support of $8,000 for their spouse and $6,000 for each child. YOU WILL NEED TO SHOW THESE BANK DOCUMENTS TO THE CONSULATE FOR OUR STUDENT VISA.

Click here for Sevis I-20 Application .

Transfer Students

Transfer students currently in the U.S. must submit copies of all I-20 forms previously issued. A Transfer Recommendation form must be filled out by an International Advisor at the school you are currently attending. Students who wish to transfer into Dowling College must submit all required documents mentioned above along with all immigration documents.

Non-Immigrant

If you are a non-immigrant already in the U.S. (for example using a B1/B2 visitor visa), you may not begin study at any institution without receiving a change of status to F-1 Student Visa. If you are admitted to Dowling, we can give you an I-20 Application for a Student Visa, you can return to your home country, and apply for the F-1 student visa. For further information, please contact Dowling’s International Student Services Office.

Obtaining I-20 Form

After your file is completed with the needed documentation, admission decisions will be processed. Possible scholarships will be determined based on academic achievements. Please allow sufficient time for the I–20 Form to be processed and mailed to you.

Once you receive your I-20, make arrangements to visit or make an appointment with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your country. Bring the I-20 along with your acceptance letter, Notarized Affidavit of Support and bank statement.

SEVIS Fee Information

Approval of F-1 Visa

When you receive approval of your F-1 visa, please inform the Dowling College International Student Services Office immediately.
Inform us of your scheduled arrival date in the United States. Please note: You may not arrive more than 30 days prior to the start date listed the I-20. Please make living arrangements accordingly.
A $500.00 Dorm plus Tuition Deposit is required by residence life to hold a room. Space is limited so make your request as soon as you can.

If you are interested in residing at Dowling College’s Residence Hall, you must reserve your space by completing a "College Student Residence Application".

Please send to:

Director, Residence Life Office
Dowling College
1300 William Floyd Parkway
Shirley, NY 11967

Don’t assume that a room is reserved unless you have received confirmation of the reservation. Your application cannot be processed without the $500.00 deposit. Do not delay, space is limited.

Immunization Records

An Immunization form will be sent to you with your I-20. New York Public Law requires as a condition of your attendance at Dowling, that you demonstrate proof of immunization against measles, mumps and rubella. The same law requires that Dowling College maintain a valid Certificate of Immunizations as part of your permanent student record and requires the college to prohibit your future attendance if you do not have the necessary immunization documents. This will also affect your F-1 status. Please have your physician complete this form

and bring it when you travel to the United States.

Please see our Preparing For Arrival page for more important information.