International Student Office
A world of opportunity awaits you as you begin your journey toward academic and personal
success!
The International Student Office at Collin College is here to help you on your educational journey, whether you’re just beginning or changing paths. From the moment you apply to Collin College to the completion of your associate degree or transfer pathway, our team is here to help you succeed. The International Student Office staff is available to help answer any of your questions by phone or email. You can call us at 972.881.5760, option 3, or email iso@collin.edu.
What type of student are you?
Choose your student status from the following options to learn more about the international
admission requirements. But first, don't forget to review the application deadlines to ensure you submit your application on time for your intended start date!
New student — I want an F-1 Visa
A new F-1 international student applicant is an individual who is still in their home
country applying for the initial form I-20 for the F-1 visa. Visit the New F-1 International
Student page to learn more about the requirements needed to apply to and attend Collin
College.
Visit New F-1 International Student page
Transfer student — I have an F-1 Visa
A transfer F-1 international student applicant is a student who is transferring from
an institution that has issued them an I-20 and is seeking an updated I-20 from Collin
College. Students may be transferring from a high school, English language program,
college, or university.
Visit the Transfer F-1 International Student page
Concurrent student — I have an F-1 visa
A concurrent/visiting international student applicant is a student who has an I-20
from another university/college and does not want to transfer the I-20, but wants
to transfer the credit earned back to their current school.
Visit the Concurrent F-1 International Student page
Other visa or status — I have an active visa (non F-1)
Other visa international student applicants are students holding an active non-immigrant
visa who are eligible to study in the U.S.
Visit the Active Non-F-1 Visa page
Application Deadlines
| Semester | New Students (I want F-1 visa) | Transfer Students (I have F-1 visa) | Concurrent Students (I have F-1 visa) | Other Visa Type Students (I have non-F-1 active visa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fall |
June 1 | July 1 | Aug. 7 | Standard course registration deadline |
|
Spring (January-May) |
Oct. 1 | Nov. 1 | Jan. 7 | Standard course registration deadline |
|
Summer (May-August) |
Not available | April 15 | May 15 | Standard course registration deadline |
Contact Us
The International Student Office staff is available to help answer any of your questions by phone or email. You can call us at 972.881.5760, option 3, or email iso@collin.edu.