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

Spring 2024 Updates

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

Deadline to apply and submit all required documents: September 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 on campus or a hybrid program with in-person learning requirements.
West LA College will be offering a limited number of in-person/hybrid courses for Spring 2024. 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: November 30, 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: September 30, 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 Ends COVID-19 Flexibilities: The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) terminated its Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) guidance to coincide with the end of the COVID-19 National Emergency and Public Health Emergency. 

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

• Sept 4, 2023 (Labor Day)
• Nov 10, 2023 (Veterans Day); Nov 23-24, 2023 (Thanksgiving)
• Dec 22, 25, 28, 29, 2023 (Holiday)
• Jan 1, 2024 (Holiday)