International Student Admission (F-1 Visa Holders)
San Jacinto College is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students.

International students outside the United States may be accepted for admission to San Jacinto College and have the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Form I-20 issued for F-1 Visa processing when all requirements have been met. Students who do not enroll at San Jacinto College or who do not receive the F-1 are expected to return the I-20. To be admitted, the student must submit the following:

1. A completed application for admission
2. Official secondary school record and official college or university transcript(s) if applicable. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation agency and indicate completion of at least a high school diploma that is equivalent to a United States high school diploma. For a list of San Jacinto College approved evaluating services, contact the Admissions Office or the international student advisor.
3. Statement from a responsible person who will provide full financial support with a minimum amount of $13,000 U.S. per year during the student's stay in the United States.
4. Meet one of the English proficiency requirements listed under English Language Proficiency Requirements for Students Whose Native Language is not English.

International students who are transferring to San Jacinto College from another United States institution must submit the above admission documents, as well as the following:

1. Visa, passport and I-94 card
2. All I-20s since initial entry into the United States
3. Statement of standing from current school's international student advisor, indicating compliance with CIS rules and regulations (A form is available from the San Jacinto College international student advisor).
4. Official transcripts from all United States schools attended

Students who are out of status with the Citizenship and Immigration Services must file for reinstatement to F-1 status to be in compliance with CIS regulations. The student should contact the international student advisor at the campus he/she plans to attend. International students who are enrolling for the first time will be counseled into appropriate levels of English, mathematics, and reading, based upon their TASP/THEA, COMPASS, or other state-approved alternate test scores. Students are advised to enroll in the appropriate level of English each term until the English requirement is completed.

In fulfillment of the immigration regulations, a student must enroll in a full-time course of study which will lead to the attainment of a specific educational objective. At San Jacinto College full-time enrollment for the fall and spring terms is 12 credit hours. All new international students must be counseled by the international student advisor before registration and should follow the agreed upon degree plan.

International students may be required to take a test for TSI purposes, unless they qualify for exemption, in addition to other requirements for admission. See the Placement Testing and Skills Prerequisites section.