International Student Admission

Any applicant that is applying for, or currently holds, an F-1, M-1, or J-1 visa is considered to be an international applicant. Students in this category must follow the guidelines detailed below.

If an applicant is currently holding a visa type other than F-1, M-1, or J-1 and does not plan to change their visa type, they should follow the standard admission guidelines, however, they may not apply for Spring II or Fall II semesters. Applicants should include a photocopy of their Permanent Resident card or visa.

Application & Document Deadlines

Requirements

1. Complete the application for admission

   • A social security number is not needed to complete the online application.
   • If you provide incorrect information on your application it may take longer for your application to process.
   • It's free to apply!
   • An admissions specialist will email you a detailed list of required documents with submission guidelines once your application has been processed.

2. Provide proof of English proficiency

   • View a list of accepted tests and score requirements.

3. Provide official educational documents
   

   • All students are required to submit official postsecondary (college or university) transcripts if they have completed or are enrolled in coursework at a regionally accredited institution prior to admission. If college credits were completed at a college or university outside of the United States, an official course-by-course evaluation from a NACES member agency may be required. Learn more about course-by-course transcript evaluations and view a list of NACES member agencies.
   • If you have not attended a post-secondary institution, you will be required to submit official secondary education (high school) transcripts, or equivalent documents. View more information about transcript requirements.

4. Complete the Financial Verification Form on the Costs and Financial Verification page

   • All students must provide current proof of funds in English on a certified bank document accompanied by a completed financial verification form. Students who are supported financially by a Third Party must submit an official letter from the government or organization. Detailed submission instructions and guidelines will be emailed after your application has been processed.

Faxes, photocopies, and scanned images of documents will not be accepted. Once documents have been turned in for admission, they become the property of BCTC and must be maintained for reporting purposes. NO documents will be returned to students for any reason. If you have problems obtaining original documents, please contact the Office of Admissions directly.

Applicants must provide original documents to:

Office of Admissions
Newtown Campus
500 Newtown Pike
The Den
Lexington, KY 40506