International Students – here they come! Did you know that international student admissions (F-1/M-1 visas) are open again?
Information about International Students:
- RCC’s most recent international students were from Colombia, Nicaragua, Burma, Australia, Vietnam and India.
- International students are students who pursue a degree or certificate in a country other than their own, and are in the USA on a F-1 or M-1 visa.
- Admissions criteria include int’l student application, proof of funding and English language proficiency to name a few.
- Students are required to take most classes in-person per federal regulations.
- Colleges apply and must maintain federal compliance and re-recertification in order to issue I-20s and host international students.
The RCC team supporting international students includes:
- Nicole Sakraida, Principal Designated School Official (PDSO)
- Cathy Whitsel, Designated School Official (DSO)
- Barbara Wicks, Designated School Official (DSO)
- Ailym Pinero, Transition Specialist (prospective student inquiries, admissions)
- Nikki Koenig, Advising Program Coordinator (advising, course selection, registration)