International F1 Visa Admissions

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

Fall semester - Deadline to apply and submit all required documents: May 15
SPRING semester - Deadline to apply and submit all required documents: October 31
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.
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)

Fall semester - Deadline to apply and submit all required documents: June 30
SPRING semester - Deadline to apply and submit all required documents: November 30
Acceptance letters will be sent after all application materials are reviewed and approved. I-20 will be available after an active SEVIS record has been transferred to WLAC from the previous institution. A terminated I-20 will not be accepted.

Change Of Status (Applying for COS to F1 already within the U.S. with another type of visa)

FALL semester - Deadline to apply and submit all required documents: May 15
SPRING semester - Deadline to apply and submit all required documents: October 31
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 SEVIS registration form in person at the international student office (TLC-130 building) within 2 weeks when the fall and spring semester begins. As an active F1 student, you must continue to maintain full-time status and enroll in 12 units (9 units must be on campus or hybrid) in order for your SEVIS record to remain active.

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 
   • Sign in or create your California Community Colleges student account via the OpenCCC website.
   • Click "Verify Later" and opt-out of ID.me
   • Begin your WLAC international student application
   • You must click the submit button to complete your application
2. After you submit your application, you will receive an email from the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) with your student ID number. This can take a couple of days. Your ID number is needed to access your LACCD Student Portal. Activate your student portal to pay the application fee.
3. Pay Application Fee -- Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee through the following options:
   • LACCD Student Portal. You will need your LACCD student ID number to access the portal.
   • International Option via Flywire Account. You will need your LACCD ID number to submit payment.
4. Submit Required Documents by email to: @email. Please include your name and LACCD ID# in the "subject" of your email. 
   • All students must submit (click links below for detailed information):
     • Proof of English Proficiency
     • Financial Verification
     • Financial Affidavit
     • Proof of High School Completion
     • Copy of Student Passport
     • Copy of Sponsor Passport
   • Transfer students must also submit:
     • Copy of I-20 from current school
     • Copy of F1 Visa or F1 status approval notice
     • Copy of I-94 (information & travel history pages)
   • Students under 18 must also complete:
     • Guardian Statement

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