International Students
How to Apply
We welcome international students to our campus, as they play an important role in enriching diversity and fostering an international/global perspective among our student body. All incoming students must apply for admission by completing the Onondaga admission application (no fee required) by downloading and completing the International Student Application Package (.pdf) and mailing it to:
Application Mailing Address:
Onondaga Community College
Attention: International Admissions
4585 West Seneca Turnpike
Syracuse, New York 13215-4585
USA
Application Requirements
Onondaga has special requirements for the admission of international students and international transfer students. So that the College can expedite your admission process, please compile the documents listed below promptly and accurately. Arrange to have these items sent directly to:
Onondaga Community College
Attention: International Admissions
4585 West Seneca Turnpike
Syracuse, New York 13215-4585
USA
High School Graduation or a General Education Diploma (GED):
You must be a graduate of a school that is equivalent in level to a U.S. high school. Diploma + transcripts: original documents are required, along with an official English translation. Note: Generally, a diploma or a transcript is required however; some majors may require both documents. If you cannot supply both, contact international@sunyocc.edu and they can tell you if your intended major is one of those exceptions.
Proof of English Proficiency:
Applicants from non-native English speaking countries must demonstrate a minimum English proficiency. The TOEFL test is recommended.
Official TOEFL score of:
| Test taken on: | Minimum score: |
|---|---|
| Paper | 500 |
| Internet | 61 |
| Computer, but not on the Internet | 173 |
Please note: If you are already living in the U.S., you may come to campus and take our Level of English Proficiency test.
For more information visit the TOEFL site at www.toefl.org.
The TOEFL institution code for Onondaga Community College is #2627.
Proof of Financial Resources
In order to obtain an F1 student visa, you must provide proof of financial resources to cover the cost of your studies for one year.
Estimated Costs in U.S. Dollars
| Tuition Fee | $7,048 |
| Activity Fee | $156 |
| Technology Fee | $204 |
| Health Fee | $38 |
| Fees Total*: | $7,446 |
| Room and board | $7,300 |
| Estimated health insurance | $700 |
| Books | $1,230 |
| Transportation, personal | $1,800 |
| Est. Living Expenses Total**: | $11,030 |
Total Estimated Cost: $18,476
* Some programs require additional curriculum and course fees. For a full listing of fees, please review the Cost of Attending. All fees are subject to change upon OCC Board of Trustees approval.
** You should also budget, and provide proof of additional financial resources for each accompanying dependent: $1,400 and for a spouse: $2,600.
Official Transcripts:
Original transcripts from your secondary school and/or college with a certified translation.
Proof of immunization:
In order to register for classes, we require proof of: rubella and mumps vaccines; and two doses of measles vaccine at least 30 days apart. Students are welcome to carry the immunization record with them. Upon arrival on campus, you are required to visit the Health Services Office to complete meningitis paperwork.
Note: You have an option to decline the meningitis vaccine by signing off on a paper document upon your arrival on campus. This should be done before your course registration.
Application Process
We will evaluate your application when all required forms have been received.
As soon as our evaluation is complete, you will receive an admission decision via international mail. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact the Admissions Office at (001) 315 498-2201 or email international@sunyocc.edu.
Application Deadlines
Candidates from abroad:
Apply a few months before the start of the semester you plan to attend. Time needed for the admission process to OCC varies from country to country depending upon how easy it is to get a visa interview and F1 visa. Please check with the local U.S. Consular office about wait time for visa interviews and the flexibility of getting an F1 visa. Onondaga will assist with the process as possible.
Candidates already in the U.S. and need to change immigration status to F1:
Apply before the current immigration status expires. However, prior consultation is required before initiating the process. Note: There are no guarantees for change of status to F1 since the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security adjudicates on a case-by-case basis.
F1 Transfer Candidates:
Apply at least two weeks before the start of the semester if all the Student Exchange and Visitor Information (SEVIS) requirements have been met.
Transfer Requirements
In addition to the application requirements noted above, if you are transferring to Onondaga you may need to take additional steps.
Transferring from a U.S. College or University
If you are transferring from a college or university in the U.S., you must initiate the release of your SEVIS file to Onondaga. Download the SEVIS Transfer-In Verification Form to begin this process.
Transferring Credits from a non-U.S. College or University
If you would like to have college credit level courses transferred from a non-U.S. college or university to Onondaga, contact foreign credential evaluation services. The college recommends the resources below.
Web site resources:
- Evaluation Service, Inc: http://www.evaluationservice.net
- World Education Services: http://www.wes.org
On-Campus Contacts
Admissions Office
Onondaga Community College
4585 West Seneca Turnpike
Syracuse, New York 13215-4585
Gordon Student Center, Atrium campus map
Hours: Check hours
Telephone: (001) 315 498-7266
e-mail: international@sunyocc.edu
Office of International Student Services
Ann Felton Multicultural Center
Ferrante Hall, Room 188 campus map
Telephone: (001) 315 498-7216
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