International Students

Inver Hills Community College is a great option for international (F-1) students. As a member of Minnesota State, Inver Hills provides an affordable option for an exceptional education. Our diverse student body and active campus has multiple options to choose from regarding educational programs, learning options, extracurricular involvement, and personal development.

• F-1 FAQs, frequently asked questions

NOTE: If you are interested in applying to Inver Hills Community College as an F-1 student, please know:

1. Inver Hills does not admit F-1 students for any summer semesters
2. Aapplicants must follow the F-1 admissions process; do not submit an online application or follow the traditional application process.

Application Window and Deadlines

Fall Semester: Starts late August
February 1st - June 1st for new (seeking F-1 visa) applicants
April 1st - July 1st for transfer (with active F-1 visa) applicants

Spring Semester: Starts early January
July 1st - October 1st for new (seeking F-1 visa) applicants
September 1st - December 1st for transfer (with active F-1 visa) applicants

Application Steps and Forms

1. 2022-2023 International F-1 Application & Admission Guide
2. Submit completed application and ALL supporting documents by the deadline to the address below.  
   1. NOTE: Application and supporting documents will not be accepted in the following formats: email attachment, fax, scans, or photocopies. If you have questions about this, please contact Admissions.

      
      Inver Hills Community College
      Attn: International Admissions
      2500 E. 80th Street
      Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
      United States of America (USA)

3. IMPORTANT: If the student applicant is out of the country but has a local (MN/US) advocate who is communicating on his/her behalf during the application process, the student must also submit an Authorization to Release Student Information form.
   1. Decide who (full name and relationship to student) we have permission to discuss information with.
   2. Determine what information Admissions/Inver Hills can share. Recommended: minimally check the 2nd box regarding "information related to admissions and demographic information".
   3. Sign and date the form (valid for one year).
   4. Return to admissions, as soon as possible: admissions@inverhills.edu

Change of Status Information

Looking to apply for a change of status to an F-1 visa? Please read these resources to help you better understand the change of status application process.

• Change of Status Information
• Information for B-1/B-2 visitor visa holders

NOTE: Current B visa (visitor) holders can apply for change of status while currently in the USA, but are NOT eligible to enroll in college courses with a B visa and must wait if/when their change of status to F-1 is approved. Due to current processing time of B to F-1 change of status requests, it is highly recommended that B visa holders leave the USA and apply for an F-1 visa through an embassy in their home country.

English Proficiency Exam Information

• TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language
• IELTS: International English Language Testing System
• ELS Language Center

Helpful Links

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Study in the States
• Accessing I-94 information
• Paying your SEVIS fee
• Immunization Form - MN Dept. of Health
• Inver Hills Scholarships
• Inver Hills Payment Plan
• Life on Campus

Admissions Advisors