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Frequently Asked Questions
Columbia College considers applications for admission on a
rolling basis! International students are encouraged to apply
well in advance of the beginning of the semester. Keep in mind
the U S. Consulates and embassies have varying processing times.
Yes!
Click here to apply electronically.
To study in the English as a Second Language program (ESL), it
is not necessary for you to submit a TOEFL score. Columbia College does
not offer beginning level ESL. If you have taken the TOEFL, please request
an official copy to be sent to Columbia College.
To be considered for admission to an academic program, you
will need to take the TOEFL and request an official score be
sent to Columbia College. Our TOFEL code is 6095. For more
information on the TOFEL and how to register for the exam,
please visit http://www.toefl.org.
Our mailing address is:
International Programs
1001 Rogers St.
Columbia, MO 65216
USA
In order to transfer to Columbia College international
students must complete the application for admission and submit
additional materials including the transfer eligibility form.
Please see the Admissions information for more details.
An I-20 form will be issued to you once the application for
admission and supporting documents have been received and
approved. The I-20 form is sent in the acceptance packet.
Missouri is located in the center of the United States.
Missouri enjoys four seasons with temperatures varying from 35
to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (2 to 32 degrees Celcius).
Yes. There are a variety of scholarships and awards
available to undergraduate international applicants. Awards
range from several hundred U.S. dollars to full tuition. See the
Financial Aid page for award requirements and how to apply for financial assistance.
Columbia College offers residential living with a variety of
amenities. If you would like to find out more about residential
life.
We offer the following graduate programs: Master of Arts in
Teaching (MAT), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and
Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ). If you would like
more information regarding our master's programs, go to Graduate
Studies.
Upon arrival at Columbia College, you are eligible for
on-campus employment. International students may work up to 20
hours per week when school is in session and 40 hours per week
during breaks and holidays. The number of on-campus jobs is
limited and is not guaranteed.
Columbia College is
accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission and a member of the North Central Association and holds
specialized accreditation in its Education, Nursing and Social
Work programs. The college was recently reviewed for
reaccreditations. The commissioning team concluded their visit
with positive remarks and recommendation for the maximum
reaccreditation of ten years.
In some countries, "college" is defined as a secondary
school. In the United States, however, college is always defined
as an institution of higher education beyond high school.
Universities are usually larger than colleges, but both are
institutions of higher education. The principal role of faculty
at a college is to teach. At most universities, faculty must
divide their time between teaching and research. At Columbia
College, the emphasis is on students rather than on the research
laboratory.
SEVIS stands for the Student Exchange and Visitor
Information System. The program has been initiated by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to electronically track
international students pursuing academic or vocational programs
in the United States. Under SEVIS, specific information about
each international student must be reported to the ICE within a
designated timeframe. Download the
SEVIS form
here.
Contact the nearest embassy or consulate once you have
received your Columbia College acceptance packet. A list of
embassies and consulates may be found at
http://usembassy.state.gov/. The I-20 form, a current
passport, your Columbia College acceptance letter, and financial
documents will be required to obtain a visa. Contact the nearest
embassy or consulate for additional required information.
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