International Admissions

I am an… International Applicant

Our goal is to reach and disciple the nations with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

We gladly welcome applications from international students, and hope that our international students will help to form strong ministry relationships around the world!

Info on Studying in the States

The international admissions process is a two-part process.

First, you must seek general admission to the college. Then you must fulfill requirements for your Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status – For Academic and Language Students.” You should begin working on both steps as soon as possible– at least 3 months before the beginning of the fall semester. To learn more about the rules and costs for international students, read the International Admissions Policy.

Already applied? Check your status here, using the same sign-in you used when you started your application!

Part 1

Admission to Davis College

Admitted students will be notified via email.

Apply » Complete the online application form. This process will take about 20 minutes.
Send Transcripts: Secondary school records must be submitted in English or with a notarized English translation. At times, applicants may be required to submit high school credentials through an official international credential evaluation service. College transcripts must be submitted to our college through an official international credential evaluation service, such as World Education Services, Span Tran, etc.
Pastor’s Recommendation Form »

Part 2

Form I-20 and F-1 Student Visa

If accepted, international students must obtain an F-1 Visa

Check out this helpful infographic from the Department of Homeland Security for facts about F-1 Visas.

In order to obtain your F-1 Visa, you must FIRST receive a Form I-20 (a formal invitation to study) from Davis College.

International Applicants must submit the following additional documentation (all documents must be in English or sent with an English Translation) to Davis College in order to receive a Form I-20.

English Proficiency

Students whose official language is English are exempt.

TOEFL score of 525 (Paper Exam) / 195 (Computer Exam) / 68 (Internet Exam) or above.

See https://www.ets.org/toefl for more information on how you may set up your exam and submit your scores.

The IELTS, documented previous education in English, or other documentation may be considered as proof of English proficiency.

Financial Documentation

Tell us how you plan to pay for college with the Financial Support Declaration. Then, submit what is needed from the below categories:

IF YOU ARE YOUR OWN FINANCIAL SPONSOR

Complete the Financial Support Declaration and demonstrate your Coverage for a Year’s Total Cost of Education at Davis College. Please also submit:
Official bank statement(s) on Bank Letterhead Stationery
IF YOU HAVE OTHER SPONSORS

Use the Letter of Sponsorship. Each financial sponsor must complete this letter and submit it with the following documented proof of funding:
Official bank statement(s) on Bank Letterhead Stationery

Enrollment Deposit

You must pay your enrollment deposit before an I-20 will be issued.

Once you receive acceptance from the Admissions Department and have satisfactorily completed the above documentation, Davis College will provide you with an official Form I-20.

Click here for the Department of Homeland Security’s page detailing information regarding the Form I-20.

You will use Form I-20 to:

Pay your I-901 SEVIS Fee (required)
Apply for your F-1 Visa (required)
Enter the United States (required)
Apply for a driver’s license or Social Security Number (optional)

Contact

For advice and help, contact the Principal Designated Official for International Admissions at Davis College by emailing admissions@davisny.edu with the subject: International Admissions

Mailing Address:

International Admissions
Davis College
P.O. Box 601
Bible School Park, New York 13737, USA