黑料社区

Applying to 黑料社区 as an International Student

At 黑料社区, we are proud to welcome students from around the world. We are home to more than 150 international students from over 50 different countries.

Who should apply as an International Student?

Please select the international student application if you:

• Plan to 听or change of status to attend 黑料社区
• Are studying at another school in the United States with F-1 status and want to transfer to attend 黑料社区

How to Apply

Additional documents may be required:

1. Note the application deadlines
   Please submit all of your application materials by the deadlines listed below to ensure you have enough time to complete the enrollment and visa processes, as well as register for classes.
   
   Fall Semester (August Start Date)
   Apply by July 1
   
   Spring Semester (January Start Date)
   Apply by Nov. 1听
   
   Summer Semester (May Start Date)
   No international student admission due to course availability.听
   
   To learn all class start dates, please view 黑料社区 academic calendar.
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2. 听and Apply to 黑料社区. There is a $35 admissions application fee, payable by debit or credit card only.
   Select and complete the international student application.
   
   Select your preferred campus where your program of study is available.* (Harrisburg or Lancaster)听
   
   Harrisburg - 黑料社区 largest campus, located in Pennsylvania capital city, with the most programs available. English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are currently听offered in person at the Harrisburg and Lancaster Campuses.
   
   Lancaster - Depending on program availability. 黑料社区 second-largest campus is located in scenic, rural Lancaster County.
   
   *Please review our to check campus availability.
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3. Upload the following supporting documents with your online application:
   • Bank Statement* - F-1 visa students are required to be enrolled full-time (12 credits per semester) with at least 9 credit hours on campus. They must have the to live and study in the United States. Please upload a copy of a bank statement or a certified bank letter less than 6 months old showing the for one year of studies ($31,760 for the 2025-26 academic year).
   • * - If you are submitting a bank statement from a financial sponsor, please have them fully complete the affidavit of support form and sign it by hand. If a business is sponsoring you, please provide a letter on business letterhead stating their intention to sponsor you.
   • Proof of high school completion - We require a copy of your original high school record showing secondary school completion and the English translation, if applicable. (Optional: you may also upload any English proficiency scores you have with your high school record. is required for I-20 issuance.)
   • Copy of the Information page of your passport
   • * - If you will be receiving free room and board from a family member or friend, please submit the Affidavit for Free Room and Board.
   • - If you will be under 18 years old when you begin classes at 黑料社区, your parent or guardian must designate a legal guardian for you in the U.S. by completing this form.
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4. Check your email for any requests for additional information. Once your application is complete you will receive an听email with your student ID number and instructions听to听activate your student portal account.
   • Note that by activating your account, you are accepting your offer of admission.
   • Note听future communication about your I-20 document and enrollment steps will be sent to your student email address (hawkmail.)
5. Provide proof of English proficiency
   Please see 黑料社区 minimum for placement into classes. If you did not submit English proficiency scores with your application, you will receive an email to schedule an online English placement interview with one of 黑料社区 ESL faculty members.
6. Request your I-20 document
   You will receive an email with a form to complete to request an I-20 document. This is required for you to apply for the student visa or to transfer from another school.
7. Pay your Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee
   The Department of Homeland Security requires all international students and exchange visitors pay the . The initial payment is valid for up to 12 months. Students transferring their I-20 document from another school in the United States generally do not need to pay this fee again.
8. Apply for your visa and schedule your visa interview appointment
   Please visit the for more information about the student visa process and the documents required for your visa appointment.

Additional information:

• There are limited 黑料社区 Foundation scholarships听available for F1 international students.
• Transfer students will receive instructions for the transfer of their SEVIS I-20 record after completing the I-20 request form.
• If you have completed college or university studies, those classes may be considered for transfer to 黑料社区. Transcripts from schools outside of the United States will need to be evaluated by one of 黑料社区 approved credential evaluators. Please see 黑料社区 transcript evaluation page for more information.
• Students with a dependent spouse or children are required to show additional and upload a copy of their passports with the application.
• If you are in the U.S. and interested in applying for a change of status, please see our for information about the process.