International Student Affairs
(901) 333-4804 Fax: (901) 333-4523
How to Become a Student
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Fill out the Application for admission to Southwest. (Download a printable version of the Admissions Application packet. The printable application requires Adobe Reader.) |
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Fill out the Southwest's International
Student Application Form (I-20) |
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Fill out the Affidavit of Support Form
(I-134) (if you have a sponsor) |
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The Financial statement
- Personal or family sponsored: Bank letter certification
of wages or similar statement of financial resources
- Government or company scholarship: Official sponsorship
letter
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$30 application fee
- Please send check or money order - do not send cash.
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Mail application, affidavit, financial
statement, and $30 application fee to: |
Office of Admissions and Records
Southwest Tennessee Community College
5983 Macon Cove
Memphis, TN 38139
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Application Deadlines |
Fall Semester ................ August 1
Spring Semester............. December 1
Summer Semester.......... May 1 |
What happens after you send your application to us?
- Once the International Student Affair Office receives your
documents, fees, and application, we will review and assess your information.
- If you meet all college requirements for enrollment, we
will send you an acceptance letter and the U.S. Immigration I-20 form to get a
visa.
- In order to get a student visa, take your papers to the
American Consulate or Embassy.
- After you arrive to Memphis, come to our office at 5983
Macon Cove or 737 Union Avenue for advisement.
- You will attend orientation, take placement tests, pick up
class schedules, pay tuition and fees, and start classes.
