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Steps to Enrollment

Once the application process is complete and the student has been accepted for admission to Wayne County Community College District, they will be sent an acceptance letter confirming their admission and a Form I-20 which they must use to apply for a student visa at the U.S. embassy in their home country.

After You Receive Your I-20:

  1. Pay the SEVIS (Student Exchange and Visitor Information Service) fee.
  2. Make an appointment at the U.S. Embassy for an interview.
  3. At the interview, you will be asked to show your relevant papers (I-20, financial papers, passport). You will be asked about your educational plans, your financial support, and your plans for returning to your home country.
  4. If the consular officer determines that everything is in order, the officer is authorized to issue you an F-1 visa (student visa).

After You Receive Your F-1 Visa:

  1. Inform the International Student Office at the Wayne County Community College District.
  2. Make travel arrangements. You may enter the United States no more than 30 days prior to the report date on your I-20.

NOTE: Your SEVIS record stays with WCCCD. This means that the record will not be released to another school until the end of the semester. Students who will be traveling between semesters should discuss this with the International Programs Office at WCCCD. You must report to Wayne County Community College District within 15 days of the start of the semester. If you fail to report F-1 student status is lost.

New student orientation

Upon arrival into the United States of America, please report to the International Programs Office for a mandatory orientation. You will not be able to register without completing the orientation. The session provides information about the Wayne County Community College District, resources available and student activities. Students are also provided with opportunity to meet with a counselor or advisor for assistance with course selection and registration.