International Students

BCMT has alumni from over 21 countries such as Mexico, Iceland, Taiwan and Japan.
For international applicants, we recommend submitting your application 6 months prior to the start of the quarter. You must also fill out the following International Student Admission form and submit it with your application.

[ international insert ] [ admissions application ] [ certification of finances ]

M-1 Visa:
BCMT will issue an I-20 form to you once you are accepted and register you with SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) which provides tracking, monitoring, and access to accurate and current information on non-immigrant students and exchange visitors. Once you have received the I-20 form you must apply for an M-1 visa by submitting the following:

	The completed I-20
	Application forms DS-156 and DS-158
	A passport
	One 2x2 photograph
	A receipt for visa processing fee

You should also be prepared to provide:

	Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions attended.
	Scores from standardized tests (i.e. SAT, TOEFL, GRE, etc.)
	Financial evidence showing you (or your sponsor) have sufficient funds available for self-support during the entire course of study: income tax documents, original bankbooks, or statements.
	You must also maintain a residence abroad which you have no intention of giving up.

Transcripts:
We accept international transcripts, diplomas, or certificates.

TOEFL:
If English is your second language, please send scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), with a minimum total score of 500 on the written exam and 173 or higher on the computer exam. For more information about this test and how to prepare for it, write:

Test of English as a Foreign Language
Educational Testing Services
Box 899
Princeton, New Jersey 08540 USA

Helpful links:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - www.uscis.gov
TOEFL information - www.toefl.org
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - www.ice.gov/graphics/sevis/
Frequently Asked Questions for Entry and Exit of M-1 Visa Students
Dept of Homeland Security Travel Tips for Arriving Foreign Students & Exchange Visitors