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A concurrent (inbound)/visiting international student applicant is a student who has an I-20 from another university/college and wants to transfer the credit earned at Collin College back to their home school without transferring their I-20. Concurrent F-1 international student applicants are required to complete the following steps.
Admission and Registration Steps
Ready to start? The first step to starting your future at Collin College is to complete the online admissions application through Apply Texas by the application deadline.
Still deciding? Visit our Programs and Courses webpage to see which Collin program best fits your needs (see list of restricted programs). Keep in mind that some programs have selective admissions.
Apply TodayYou will receive an email with your login credentials. Use these credentials to sign into your Collin Applicant Portal to see your customized list of application requirements and to submit the following required documentation.
- Passport - Your passport must be valid for at least the next six months.
- Most recent/current transcript (must match the I-20)
- Current continued Attendance I-20
- F-1 Visa
- Approval from home institution
Once you receive your welcome email with login credentials, you can sign into your Workday Student portal to see your customized list of registration and onboarding requirements.
Registration Requirements:
- Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Requirement - Students under 22 must provide proof of immunization or exemption.
- Campus Safety Training
- F-1 Visa
- TSI Assessment - Students must complete the TSI assessment or have an approved exemption.
Academic advisors can help you stay on track with your academic plan. Connect with an advisor if you have any questions or need guidance!
Review important registration dates to register for classes by the required deadlines.
- Tuition and fee charges will be reflected on your account the day after you register for a course. All courses must be paid for by the payment deadline.
- View and pay your bill in your Workday Student account by accessing the Financials Hub from your Workday Student home page.
- Need help with tuition? Check out scholarship options.
Ready to start? The first step to starting your future at Collin College is to complete the online admissions application through Apply Texas by the application deadline.
Still deciding? Visit our Programs and Courses webpage to see which Collin program best fits your needs (see list of restricted programs). Keep in mind that some programs have selective admissions.
Apply TodayContinue to Next Step
You will receive an email with your login credentials. Use these credentials to sign into your Collin Applicant Portal to see your customized list of application requirements and to submit the following required documentation.
- Passport - Your passport must be valid for at least the next six months.
- Most recent/current transcript (must match the I-20)
- Current continued Attendance I-20
- F-1 Visa
- Approval from home institution
Continue to Next Step
Once you receive your welcome email with login credentials, you can sign into your Workday Student portal to see your customized list of registration and onboarding requirements.
Registration Requirements:
- Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Requirement - Students under 22 must provide proof of immunization or exemption.
- Campus Safety Training
- F-1 Visa
- TSI Assessment - Students must complete the TSI assessment or have an approved exemption.
Continue to Next Step
Academic advisors can help you stay on track with your academic plan. Connect with an advisor if you have any questions or need guidance!
Review important registration dates to register for classes by the required deadlines.
Continue to Next Step
- Tuition and fee charges will be reflected on your account the day after you register for a course. All courses must be paid for by the payment deadline.
- View and pay your bill in your Workday Student account by accessing the Financials Hub from your Workday Student home page.
- Need help with tuition? Check out scholarship options.
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 |
New Students (I want F-1 visa) : June 1 |
Transfer Students (I have F-1 visa): July 1 |
Concurrent Students (I have F-1 visa): Aug. 7 |
Other Visa Type Students (I have non-F-1 active visa): Standard course registration deadline |
|
Spring (January-May) |
New Students (I want F-1 visa) : Oct. 1 |
Transfer Students (I have F-1 visa): Nov. 1 |
Concurrent Students (I have F-1 visa): Jan. 7 |
Other Visa Type Students (I have non-F-1 active visa): Standard course registration deadline |
|
Summer (May-August) |
New Students (I want F-1 visa) : Not available |
Transfer Students (I have F-1 visa): April 15 |
Concurrent Students (I have F-1 visa): May 15 |
Other Visa Type Students (I have non-F-1 active visa): Standard course registration deadline |
Restricted programs
Restricted programs are those that international students are not allowed to enroll
in, including programs that are online or not approved by SEVIS.
- All certificate programs
- Automotive Technology
- Construction Management
- Geospatial Information Science
- Health Information Management
- Health Professions - Patient Care Technician Track
- Insurance Management
- LVN to RN Bridge
- Emergency Medical Services Professions
- Pharmacy Technician
- Software Development
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Clinical Operations Management
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management
- Bachelor of Applied Technology in Software Development
Scholarships
Need help paying for college? International students have scholarship options available.
- The Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS) Program is designed to encourage academically talented students from the countries of the Western (American) Hemisphere (other than Cuba and the U.S.) to pursue higher education in the state of Texas.
- The Collin College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to further the mission of Collin College.
- External scholarships — Find more options by searching the internet for "International Student Scholarships."
Contact Us
If you have any questions, contact us at 972.881.5760, option 3, or email us at ISO@collin.edu.