The college is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students carrying valid visas. International students are admitted once all admission requirements are complete. If you are an international student seeking F-1 visa status, you must:

• Contact the college to request international student admission information;
• Provide an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 530 or higher on the paper/pencil version or a TOEFL score of 197 or higher on the computerized version to meet the English proficiency requirement for college level classes. Intensive English students are recommended to have at least 430 or higher on the paper pencil version of TOEFL or 117 or higher on the computerized version of TOEFL. The TOEFL requirement may be waived for the intensive English programs of the DCCCD through approved methods as outlined by the college. If you meet one of the following criteria, you will be excused from the TOEFL requirement for admissions to college level courses:
• You are a graduate of an accredited U.S. college or university; or
• You are a native speaker of English from a country in which English is the primary language of the majority as documented by the Cambridge Encyclopedia of Languages. (See international admissions advisor for list of approved countries.); or
• You have an institutional TOEFL score of 530 or higher on the paper/pencil version or TOEFL score of 197 or higher on the computerized version from the University of North Texas, the University of Texas at Arlington, or University of Texas at Dallas; or
• You have successfully completed the final level of an intensive English program of the DCCCD; or
• You can present documented completion of the final level of an intensive English language program that is approved by the DCCCD through an established agreement.
• Show documented evidence of sufficient financial support for the academic year;
• International students must provide official written medical proof of freedom from tuberculosis through either a negative Mantoux tuberculin skin test or chest X-ray that was given in the United States within the last one (1) year. Out-of-country students must undergo testing for freedom from tuberculosis upon arrival in the United States before registration in classes is allowed. The DCCCD does recommend that all prospective students have adequate immunization for bacterial meningitis, diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, mumps, tetanus and poliomyelitis (see Texas Department of Health's Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule).
• Submit official transcripts from each high school, college or university previously attended with a minimum of "C" average;
• Fulfill all admission requirements before the deadline designated by the college for international students and receive approval for admission from international admissions advisor.
• In addition to the requirements stated above, if you are an international student wishing to transfer from another U.S. institution, you must also:
• Present documentation indicating valid non-immigrant status;
• Provide official transcripts or documented proof verifying that you are "in-status" and have been pursuing a full course of study during the term immediately preceding the transfer from the institution last authorized by INS for attendance. International students are subject to the requirements of the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP).

Upon admission, students must present all original immigration documents including a valid (arrival/departure record) and an unexpired passport to be copied and kept on file. F-1 students must receive and secure the Form I-20AB from each new school attended. F-1 students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintain full-time enrollment during each regular semester in order to maintain visa status. It is strongly recommended that F-1 students obtain health insurance for the duration of their studies in the college. After admission, international students must present TASP scores or take the alternate assessment unless otherwise exempt. If adequate English proficiency is not demonstrated through this assessment, placement in additional English language and/or Math courses will be required.