Montco—Home away from home
Each year, hundreds of students from countries across the world chose to attend Montgomery County Community College. Here, you’ll receive an outstanding education while participating in a vibrant campus community that celebrates diversity every day!
Important Dates:
Fall Semester
Application deadline: July 1Spring Semester
Application deadline: November 1Note: These deadlines do not apply to Transfer Students in the US. Transfer students are able to apply up until the term starts. There are no applications available for Summer semesters.
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Applying to Montco as an International Student: (F‑1 visa holders and applicants only)
Note: Change of status individuals, please contact international@mc3.edu.
Step 1: Apply
Complete your Online Application. When completing the application, please select "F-1 Student" as your Admit Type, regardless of your F-1 application status.
Step 2: Get a Digital Student ID
Your Student ID Card is now digital and available online. The digital ID is your official
College photo identification card and will grant you access to campus facilities and
services, including advising and financial aid. All submitted photos are used for
internal purposes only.
If you don’t yet have a Student ID, the MyPhoto online system is now public and you can upload your photo directly in under Quick Links > . º£½ÇÉçÇø requires students to have their photo taken for their official college record. In order to receive a digital student ID we ask that you submit a photo. You can upload a color snapshot showing a full front view of your head and shoulders according to the requirements shown on this site. Photos must be captured by yourself or with the help of a friend, a selfie is acceptable with the proper lighting. By using this process you will avoid lines and save valuable time.
By submitting this photo for your student ID you agree this photo will become part of your official College record.
This step is required to meet with an academic advisor.
Step 3: Document Submissions
Refer to the Application Checklist Dropdown menu for the forms and documents that
need to be completed or submitted. Be sure to complete tasks based on your F-1 status
(Transfer vs Overseas).
F-1 Admissions Checklist
Transfer Applicants | Overseas Applicants | |
International Application Form Please print, complete, and submit the application portion of the document. |
X | X |
High School Transcript |
X | X |
College or University Transcript (if applicable) |
X | X |
Financial Documentation |
X | X |
Students may optionally meet with an academic advisor to be evaluated on their English proficiency. (This may be waived based on previous US college education.) |
Montco virtual ESL or English Placement test |
TOEFL or IELTS or Duolingo or Montco virtual testing |
Find out if you are exempt from this test by visiting the Test Exemptions page. Students may optionally meet with an academic advisor to be evaluated on their Math proficiency. (This may be waived based on previous US college education.) |
X | X |
X | N/A | |
Copies of , Passport Pages, and Visa Page (Overseas applicants can submit this upon arrival in the US) |
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Additional documentations can be provided after acceptance:
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X | X |
Note: Upon submission of the checklist documents noted above, students will receive an acceptance letter and then their I-20 Form.
After being accepted, students can submit their proof of insurance as well as their
immunization records. If no proof of insurance is provided, students will be registered
with Montco's international health insurance through .
Step 4: Registration
Applicants will need to schedule an appointment to meet with an academic advisor.
Step 5: Last Steps
After obtaining your I-20 from Montco upon submitting all your F-1 documents, you
will need to and also .
Students will receive their I-20 electronically.
Important Notes:
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Montco does not provide On-Campus housing, and students will need to arrange housing plans prior to attending Montco. For more information, reach out to international@mc3.edu.