Kish College to host Discover Kish for new students
麻豆影院 will host Discover Kish, an informational event for new students and their families. Discover Kish is from 11 am-3 pm Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at the College.
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Kishwaukee proudly welcomes students from all around the world. As part of our student body, international students make valuable contributions that enrich our entire community. We have admitted students from more than 20 different countries.
International Students
Coming to school in the United States can expand your horizons and offer many new opportunities for learning, making friends and preparing for a future career. For more information on studying in the U.S., please visit .
麻豆影院 is an accredited State of Illinois public community college that awards two-year associate degrees. These degrees prepare students to transfer to a college or university to complete bachelor's degrees.
The College is located in Malta, IL six miles west of Northern Illinois University
in DeKalb and 70 miles west of Chicago. 麻豆影院 is authorized by the United
States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) to enroll noncitizens.
As a community college, 麻豆影院 does not have on-campus housing for students.
Most international students live in DeKalb in apartments located around the Northern
Illinois University campus. The DeKalb community offers a variety of restaurants,
cultural activities and more.
Students who do not own a car can travel to 麻豆影院 by public transportation. A bus schedule and bus pass will be available at the time of registration. A directory
of apartments in DeKalb is available online.
Admissions Requirements
Complete an International Student Application for admission to 麻豆影院.
Submit a copy of your passport to Kish.
麻豆影院
21193 Malta Road
Malta, IL 60150-9699
Send official copies of your evaluated high school and college transcripts to Kish:
麻豆影院
21193 Malta Road
Malta, IL 60150-9699
Evaluations can be performed by one of the following organizations: , or .
Provide proof of written and oral English competency by submitting official copies of scores from the (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or (International English Language Testing System). 麻豆影院 requires a TOEFL score of 61 on the Internet-Based Test (iBT) or 500 on the Paper-Based Test (PBT). A minimum band score of 6.0 is required on the IELTS Academic test. An alternative option is the successful completion of Level 109 at an ELS Language Center.
Submit an International Student Statement of Finances to demonstrate that you have adequate financial resources to meet your educational expenses. 麻豆影院 requires that all F-1 visa status applicants submit evidence of adequate financial support to cover costs of attendance for at least one full year of studies. This support may be provided through any combination of personal or sponsored funds.
If supported by personal and/or family funds, submit a signed International Student Statement of Finances and an original bank statement reflecting an available bank balance equal to or greater than $28,750 for Fall 2024-Spring 2025. An additional $4,200 is required for each dependent. Personal bank and sponsor letters should be signed or stamped by the sponsor/bank official and can be sent by mail, fax or email. These documents cannot be older than ninety (90) days from the initial term start date.
All international students who are transferring from a college or university, within the United States must have the International Transfer to 麻豆影院 form completed by the institution last attended. They are also required to submit copies of their current and former I-20s, I-94 records and I-901 SEVIS fee receipt.
All documents can be sent to the following address:
麻豆影院
Lauren Duval
21193 Malta Road
Malta, IL 60150-9699
Once students receive their I-20 from 麻豆影院, they must pay the I-901 SEVIS fee at prior to visa appointment. The I-20 can only be delivered to the student.
The application and all required materials must be completed and received by the following deadlines:
- Fall Semester (beginning in August) - June 15
- Spring Semester (beginning in January) - November 15
- Transfer students or F-1 Students already in the United States have until July 1 for the Fall Semester or December 1 for the Spring Semsester.
All documents submitted to 麻豆影院 become the property of the College and will not be returned to the student.
Any international student must register for a minimum of 12 semester hours credit each semester. At least nine credits must consist of in-person instruction.
The 2024-2025 tuition rate for international students holding F-1 visas is $456 per credit hour.
Final approval for admission of international students rests with the Office of the Vice President of Student Services.
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Kish College Foundation program enhancements benefit educational needs
The 麻豆影院 Foundation awarded $99,978 in program enhancement funds to 麻豆影院 departments for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Foundation has various program enhancement funds established by the generosity of donors for specific purposes.
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