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$20 APPLICATION FEE - METHOD OF PAYMENTFee payment must accompany application. The application fee is non-refundable. In U.S. currency only.

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PERSONAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

What term do you intend to begin taking courses? Term (check only one): _______ _______ __________FALL SPRING YEAR

Full Legal Name______________________________________________________________________________________________FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME FAMILY NAME

Date of Birth ______/_______/_________ (MM/DD/YYYY) Gender (check one) ■■ Male ■■ Female

Country of Birth ___________________________________ Country of Citizenship ___________________________________

(Foreign) Permanent Street Address ____________________________________________________________________________

(Foreign) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________CITY STATE PROVINCE COUNTRY

(USA) Permanent Street Address ______________________________________________________________________________STREET CITY STATE ZIP

(USA) Home Phone (___ ___ ___) ___ ___ ___ — ___ ___ ___ ___ E-mail ________________@ __________________________

What is your first language? __________________________________________________________________________________

Will you be requesting an INS form I-20 for and F-1 student visa or to continue in F-1 status? ■■ Yes ■■ No

Will a spouse or dependent child(ren) accompany you on your visa? ■■ Yes ■■ No If yes, attach a list indicating each person’s full name, place and date of birth and relationship to you.

If you are already in the United States, please answer the following questions:

What type of visa do you have? __________ If you have a F-1 visa, what date did you enter the U.S.? _____ /_____ /_____

Please specify the I-20 I.D. number ___________ What institution issued the Form 1-20AB? _____ /_____ /_____

Social Security number (*optional) _____-_____-______ Applied for permanent resident/political asylum? ■■ Yes ■■ No*Providing your Social Security number is voluntary. However, your Social Security number helps ensure positive identification of your records.

What is your admission I-94 number? _______________________________ When does your visa expire?_____ /_____ /_____

I certify that all the information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge:

Student signature ________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________

RELEASE OF INFORMATIONNormandale Community College complies with the U.S. privacy laws and regulations. This means that once application materials are submitted to thecollege, only you, the student and the college officials may view the material. No one else may obtain information from your file unless you give the college written permission. If you want the college to give information to someone that will be assisting you with your admissions, you must complete the following. The name of the person who has your permission must be written below.I give the college permission to obtain my personal information and to release the indicated information to the following person (Mark all thatapply): ■■ Status of file ■■ Admission

Full Legal Name ________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME FAMILY NAME PHONE

(USA) Permanent Street Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________________STREET CITY STATE ZIP

access to this information will be limited to school officials who have legitimate educational interests.Under certain circumstances federal and state laws authorize release of private information without your consent: • To other schools in which you seek or intend to enroll, or are enrolled, if you are first notified of the release;• To federal, state or local officials for purposes of program compliance, audit or evaluation;• As appropriate in connection with your application for, or receipt of, financial aid;• If the information is sought with a subpoena, court order or otherwise permitted by other state or federal law;• To an organization engaged in educational research or an accrediting agency

NOTE: Normandale Community College is asking you to provide datathat includes private and confidential information under state and federallaw. The college is asking for this information in order to process yourapplication. You are not legally required to provide the information thecollege is requesting, however, the college may not be able to effectivelyprocess your application if you do not provide sufficient information. Withsome exceptions, unless you consent to further release of private information,

NEXT STEPSIt is very important to enter the United States (U.S) withthe proper Visa. You must apply for an entry Visa stamp inyour passport so that you can enter the U.S. in studentstatus. F and J Entry Visas can only be obtained outside ofthe U.S. at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

To apply for an entry Visa, follow these steps:

1. Pay the SEVIS fee Most new students must pay the SEVIS fee beforeapplying for an entry Visa or entering the U.S. This fee isassessed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Securityand is not administered by Normandale. For details, visit:fmjfee.com/index.jhtml.

2. Locate the Nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate • Must be completed in your home country • Embassy/consulate information is available at: travel.state.gov

3. Schedule an Appointment for Visa Interview Your local embassy or consulate has specific instructionsfor scheduling an appointment. Appointment wait timescan be several weeks or longer, especially during summermonths. Schedule your appointment as soon as possibleafter receiving your I-20. Approximate Visa wait times atconsular locations can be found at: travel.state.gov

4. Prepare Documents for Your Visa Interview All Visa applicants must provide the following documents tothe U.S. embassy or consulate at the time of the interview: • Valid passport • I-20 document • Documented proof of financial support for at least one year • Proof of SEVIS Fee payment (receipt) • Visa application forms (available from U.S. embassy/consulate) • Any other documents requested by your embassy/consulate

5. Practice for Your Visa Interview When applying for a non-immigrant Visa, the U.S. ConsularOfficer interviewing you will assume that you plan to immi-grate to the U.S. permanently unless you prove otherwise.During the interview you will need to prove that you will onlystudy temporarily in the U.S. and plan to return home afteryour studies are completed. Answer all questions truthfullybut only provide information related to the question asked.Be prepared to answer confidently and clearly in English: • Your area of study • Your reason for wanting to study in the U.S. • Proof of sufficient funds and how your funds are able to

cover all of your expenses for a minimum of one year • Your good reasons for returning home after you

complete your studies. You must provide evidence wherepossible of the strong ties you have to your country. Itcould include having all of your family in your country,having a job offer awaiting you when you return or proofof property ownership. Emphasize specific futureeducational, employment or career goals that will becarried out in your home country. We recommendpracticing your VISA interview with family or friends

Canadian Citizens Canadian citizens are eligible to enter the U.S. withoutobtaining an entry Visa in their passport. However,Canadian citizens must obtain an I-20 and pay the SEVISfee before entering the U.S. Upon entry, You must presentyour passport, I-20, proof of financial support for at leastone year and proof of SEVIS fee payment.

Importance of Name Consistency To avoid problems or delays in obtaining your Visa andentering the U.S., ensure that all of your immigrationdocuments reflect the same name, exactly as it appears inyour passport. Do not use “nicknames” or shortenednames on any of your documents, including your passport,I-20, entry visa stamp, I-94 card (completed in the airplanebefore your arrival) and any additional documents that youacquire after your arrival in the U.S.

Visa Denials If your Visa is denied, ask the consular officials to provideyou with a written explanation of the denial, then contactNormandale Admissions. Email [email protected],write “Visa Denial” in the subject line and include yourStudent ID number and your name in the email.

Security Clearance Checks Many Visa applicants are subject to additional securityclearance checks that will delay the issuance of your visa byone to two months. This is NOT a denial. Most applicantswho are subject to clearance will eventually receive theVisa. You cannot prevent a security clearance, nor canNormandale intervene to speed up the process.

VISA TRANSFERS You are considered a Transfer Student if you currently holdan F-1 status at another institution in the U.S. and now wishto be degree seeking at Normandale. Your SEVIS recordmust be transferred to Normandale.Instructions for Transferring Your F-1 Visa to NormandaleCommunity College. You must complete all steps tobecome an international student.Request a Transfer Release form from the InternationalAdmissions Office and:■■ Complete section #1 of the Transfer Release form.

Include your mailing address outside of the U.S. if youplan to travel outside of the U.S. before beginning yourprogram at Normandale.

■■ Contact the international student advising office at yourprevious school and inform them of your intent to transfer.

Your international student adviser must:■■ Complete section #2 of the Transfer Release form■■ Mail, fax or email a scanned copy of the Transfer Release

form to International Admissions. Directions are locatedon the form.

■■ Electronically send your Visa record to Normandale afteryou finish classes at that school. The designated schoolofficial (DSO) at the school you transfer from musttransfer the Visa record.

NOTE: The Normandale Admissions Office cannot processan I-20 before your Visa record has been transferred toNormandale.

DEADLINESNew International Students from outside the U.S.

Fall Semester: June 1Spring Semester: October 1

Transfer International Students from within the U.S.Fall Semester: July 1Spring Semester: November 1

Applications are reviewed for acceptance only after all steps arecompleted and received by the Records and Registration Office.

1. INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONSubmit completed application with a $20 non-refundable fee.

2. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT• F-1 students are required to have completed secondary

education. You will need to provide official academicrecords and exam results from your secondary school.

• Documents in a language other than English must beaccompanied by English translations from a certified Englishtranslation service. Copies of originals are not accepted.

• Academic records must demonstrate equivalent grades of“C” or better in a minimum of five academic subjectswithin a college preparatory tract. Vocational preparatorycourses, English, and theological courses may not be usedfor this requirement.

3. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTNormandale Community College will accept one of thefollowing options as proof of English language proficiency:

• Test of English Foreign Language (TOEFL); www.toefl.org;NCC code: 6501

• Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB);www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/testing/melab

• Educational Services, Inc (ELS); www.els.edu

A U.S. college transcript showing recent completion of a composi-tion course with a grade of “C” or higher is also acceptable proof of proficiency.

NOTE: Students whose home country’s official language isEnglish are exempt from these requirements. Official English-speaking countries include:Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas,Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands,Cameroon, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands,Dominica, England, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada,Guyana, Ireland (Northern and Republic of), Jamaica, Kenya,Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat,Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea,Scotland, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, SolomonIslands, South Africa, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincentand the Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidadand Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, UnitedKingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Wales, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

4. FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTYou must submit a notarized, current, original bankstatement showing a balance of at least $21,932 in U.S.currency to demonstrate adequate financial support to coverall educational and living expenses while you study atNormandale Community College. If you have a sponsor, yoursponsor must submit an Affidavit of Support (I-134) and anotarized, current, original bank statement showing abalance of at least $21,932 in U.S. currency. The bankstatement must be in English, certified by a bank official, andnot less than two (2) months old at the time of application.Copies of originals are not accepted. The required $21,932is necessary to fund one academic year of tuition and fees,books, housing, food, transportation, medical insurance, andother expenses. (Retain a second set of financial documents tosubmit to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services toobtain your F-1 visa.)

TRANSFERRING CREDITS FROM A UNIVERSITYOUTSIDE THE U.S.Students wishing to transfer credit from a university outside ofthe U.S. must have their transcripts evaluated by an approvedacademic credentialing agency. The companies listed belowprovide acceptable evaluations for a fee. (Order a “Course byCourse” evaluation.)

Educational Credential Evaluators P.O. Box 514070 Milwaukee, WI 53203 Phone: 414-289-3400/Fax: 414-289-3411www.ece.org

World Educational ServicesP.O. Box 745, Old Chelsea StationNew York, NY 10113Phone: 1-800-937-3895/Fax: 212-739-6100www.wes.org

Test Minimum ScorePaper-Based TOEFL 500Internet-Based TOEFL 61MELAB 75ELS 109

2013-2014 ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENSES*Tuition and Fees (24 credits @ $189.80)...........$4,555.00(Please note that tuition may be higher than the above quotefor specific programs and/or online courses.)

Medical Insurance(mandatory policy through Normandale/MnSCU but can bewaived with proof of insurance through an exchange programor government agency)...........................................$1,027.00

Books and Supplies............................................$1,460.00

SUBTOTAL(due and payable directly to Normandale College) ...$7,082.00

Living and Maintenancerent, transportation, personal (local estimate).........$14,890.00

TOTAL...............................................................$21,932.00(Add to total: $2,901 for a spouse and $1,784 for eachdependent). Expenses are based on estimates and are subjectto change.

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■■ Healthcare Systems Technology – AAS■■ History – AA Emphasis■■ Hospitality Mgmt – AAS■■ Individualized Studies – AAS■■ Integrative Wellness/Health Ed – AA Emphasis■■ Japanese – AA Emphasis■■ Law Enforcement – AS■■ Literary Studies – AA Emphasis■■ Mathematics – AA Emphasis■■ Multicultural Studies – AA Emphasis■■ Music – AA Emphasis■■ Music – AFA■■ Nursing – AS■■ Nursing PN Mobility – AS■■ Philosophy – AA Emphasis■■ Photography – AA Emphasis■■ Physics – AA Emphasis■■ Political Science – AA Emphasis■■ Psychology – AA Emphasis■■ Sociology – AA Emphasis■■ Spanish – AA Emphasis■■ Special Education Foundations – AS■■ Theatre – AA Emphasis■■ Theatre Performance – AFA■■ Theatre Production and Design – AFA■■ Vacuum & Thin Film Technology – AAS■■ Women’s Studies – AA Emphasis

EDUCATIONAL INTERESTHave you attended any school since high school? ■■ Yes ■■ No List attendance at all secondary and post-secondary schools below and request that an official transcript is sent to the Normandale Officeof Admissions from each school listed. The official transcript must be in English and clearly show the student’s current name.

IMPACT OF A CRIMINAL RECORDIf you have been arrested, charged or convicted of any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact the arrest, chargeor conviction may have on your ability to obtain employment in the field you intend to study or the impact it may have onyour chance to receive federal, state and other higher education financial aid.

SELECT A DEGREEWhat is your education intent at Normandale Community College?■■ Earn an associate (2-yr) degree ■■ Earn an associate (2-yr) degree and transfer ■■ Complete courses and transfer without a degree

What is your major at Normandale?Students taking General Education courses without a specific major should select the General Education/Transfer - AA.

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATIONProviding the following demographic information is voluntary.This information will assist the Minnesota State Colleges andUniversities in evaluating student recruitment and retention policies. Information provided will not be used as a basis for admission.

Gender (please indicate) ■■ Male ■■ Female

Race and ethnic background (select any that apply):■■ Are you Hispanic or Latino - A person of Cuban, Mexican,

Chicano, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or otherSpanish culture, regardless of race. ______Yes ______No

■■ American Indian or Alaskan Native - A person having originsin any of the original peoples of North, Central or SouthAmerica and who maintains tribal affiliation or communityattachment.

■■ Asian - A person having origins in any of the original peoples ofthe Far East, Southeast Asia or the Indian subcontinent.

■■ Black or African American - A person having origins in any ofthe black racial groups of Africa.

■■ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander - A person havingorigins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam,Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

■■ White - A person having origins in any of the original peoplesof Europe, the Middle East or North Africa.

What is the highest level of education for your parent(s)and/or guardian(s)? Please respond for the primary parent(s),step-parent(s), adoptive parent(s) or guardian(s) who raisedyou. Check only one box for each parent/guardian.

Parent/Guardian #1 #2No high school diploma ■■ ■■

High school diploma ■■ ■■

Some college ■■ ■■

Two-year college degree/diploma ■■ ■■

Bachelor’s degree or higher ■■ ■■

Not sure/don’t know ■■ ■■

Secondary Schools/HighSchool, Colleges, Technical orother Post-Secondary schools

City, State Country Dates Started Ended

Certificate, Degree orDiploma Received

IMMUNIZATION INFORMATIONMinnesota Law requires that all students born after 1956 beimmunized against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps and rubella. Enter the month and year of the most recent booster for all doses of vaccinefor measles, mumps and rubella that were given after 12 months of age.

___/_____ Measles, (rubeola, red measles) ___/_____Mumps

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■■ Accounting – AA■■ Anthropology – AA Emphasis■■ Art – AA Emphasis■■ Art – AFA■■ Art History – AA Emphasis■■ Bioscience – AA Emphasis■■ Business-Marketing & Mgmt – AAS■■ Business-Marketing & Mgmt – AS■■ Chemistry – AA Emphasis■■ Communication – AA Emphasis■■ Community Health – AA Emphasis■■ Computer Info Management – AAS■■ Computer Science – AS■■ Computer Technology – AAS■■ Creative Writing – AA Emphasis■■ Creative Writing – AFA■■ Criminal Justice – AS■■ Dental Hygiene – AS■■ Dietetic Technology – AAS■■ Elementary Education Foundations – AS■■ Engineering Foundations – AS■■ Exercise Science – AS■■ Family Studies – AA Emphasis■■ Food Science – AS■■ French – AA Emphasis■■ General Education/Transfer - AA■■ Geography – AA Emphasis■■ German – AA Emphasis■■ Health & Wellness – AA Emphasis■■ Health Systems Technology – AA

■■ History – AA Emphasis■■ Hospitality Mgmt – AAS■■ Individualized Studies – AAS■■ Integrative Wellness/Health Ed – AA Emphasis■■ Japanese – AA Emphasis■■ Law Enforcement – AS■■ Literary Studies – AA Emphasis■■ Mathematics – AA Emphasis■■ Multicultural Studies – AA Emphasis■■ Music – AA Emphasis■■ Music – AFA■■ Nursing – AS■■ Nursing PN Mobility – AS■■ Philosophy – AA Emphasis■■ Photography – AA Emphasis■■ Physics – AA Emphasis■■ Political Science – AA Emphasis■■ Psychology – AA Emphasis■■ Sociology – AA Emphasis■■ Spanish – AA Emphasis■■ Special Education Foundations – AS■■ Theatre – AA Emphasis■■ Theatre Performance – AFA■■ Theatre Production and Design – AFA■■ Urban Studies – AA Emphasis■■ US History – AA Emphasis■■ Vacuum & Thin Film Technology – AAS■■ Women’s Studies – AA Emphasis■■ World History – AA Emphasis