Study In The U.S. (F1 Visa Students)

Fall 2023 Updates

New, Initial F1 Students (Applying from Outside the U.S.)

Deadline to apply and submit all required documents: June 30, 2023
Per SEVP Guidance, a new student may be issued a visa to study inside the United States if their program of study is a hybrid program with some in-person learning requirement.
West LA College will be offering a limited number of in-person/hybrid courses for Fall 2022. Full-acceptance letters and I-20's will be sent after all application materials are reviewed and approved.

Transfer-In F1 Students (Applying from within the U.S. with an active I-20)

Deadline to apply and submit all required documents: July 31, 2023
We will be providing full acceptance letters to students that would like to transfer an active I-20 to West. Full-acceptance letters will be sent after all application materials are reviewed and approved.

Change Of Status (Applying for COS to F1 from within the U.S.)

Deadline to apply and submit all required documents: May 31, 2023
Full-acceptance letters and change of status I-20's will be sent after all application materials are reviewed and approved.

Continuing F1 Students

Reminder: Submit your check-in SEVIS registration form within 2 weeks when the fall/spring semester begins.
As an active F1 student, you must continue to maintain full-time status and enroll in 12 units in order for your SEVIS record to remain active. SEVP is temporarily allowing active F1 students to count online classes toward a full course of study, even if they are outside of the United States.

Active F1 students who are outside of the U.S. may re-enter the country. Please review guidance from the CDC, CBP, and DOS for specific port-of-entry screening processes, as well as any travel restrictions.

Full-Time Applicants

To apply for a New, Initial I-20 or Transfer-In an Active I-20, please follow the application steps below.

Application Steps:

1. Complete the International Student Application
2. Submit Required Documents (click links below) to studentvisa@wlac.edu.
   • All students must submit:
     • Proof of English Proficiency
     • Financial Verification
     • Financial Affidavit
     • Proof of High School Completion
     • Copy of Passport
   • Transfer students must also submit:
     • Copy of Visa
     • Copy of I-94
   • Students under 18 must also complete:
     • Guardian Statement
3. Pay Application Fee (mycollege.laccd.edu) -- The application fee will be available after your documents have been approved and processed.

Campus Closed

• May 30, 2022 (Memorial Day)
• June 20, 2022 (Juneteenth)
• July 4, 2022 (Independence Day)