International Student Application Requirements

Fall

• New Students: March 1 – May 15
• Transfer Students: March 1 – June 15

Spring

• New Students: September 1 – October 1
• Transfer Students: September 1 – November 1

I-20 applications are only accessible during designated application periods and are closed once the deadline has passed.

• Spring: October 1
• Fall: May 15

• Spring: November 1
• Fall: June 15
• Must submit all required documents by the application deadline
• Incomplete applications will be reviewed for the next available semester

• Must submit all required documents by the application deadline
• Must apply at least 60 days before current status expires
• Must obtain I-20 from SAC ISO before applying to USCIS

• Standard mailing is available
• Express shipping is available at the student’s expense

Visit the University Express Mail Service website

Review the checklist and information provided for the appropriate application category below.

New Students

Transfer Students

Concurrent/Transient Students

Change of Status Applicants

• $100 non-refundable application processing fee

Pay International Application Fee 

• All foreign transcripts must be evaluated and translated by a U.S. company
• The college only accepts evaluations from NACES members

Transcript Evaluation vs. Translation

Current NACES Member List

Note: There is no guarantee transfer credit can or will be given. All evaluations are subject to review and approval by the college.

• The Michigan Exam is used to determine English proficiency
• Students who do not meet English proficiency may be placed in the ESL program

SAC provides English as a Second Language (ESL) courses through the Center for English Language Learning for students who need to improve their English proficiency.

Visit the Center for English Language Learning website

Step 1: Submit International Student Application and Required Documents

• Select your application category (New, Transfer, Concurrent, or Change of Status)
• Review the checklist for your category
• Submit all documents

Step 2: Submit ApplyTexas Application

Important: Submission of ApplyTexas alone does not initiate or complete the international student application process