Preparing to Transfer to Another College/UniversityTo maintain your F-1 Student immigration status, there are a few easy steps when planning your transfer to antoher college/university AFTER studying at Broome Community College. 1. ApplyThe first step in the process is to apply to the colleges/universities you are interested in applying. Our Counseling Department at BCC can provide transfer counseling to help identify potential colleges. They also have resources to help you in the search. 2. DecideOnce you are accepted to the schools, you will have to decide on the ONE college/university that you are going to attend. 3. InformIt is essential that you inform your current international student counselor (ISC) which school you have decided to attend. During the admission process, your transfer schools may request a TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY FORM be completed by your ISC. This is normal sometimes before your admitted. The form will confirm that you are in status and will ask when your SEVIS record will be released. This will be "To Be Determined" until after your final decision is made and you are formally admitted. 4. ReleaseOnce you have been admitted, decide on your transfer school, and inform the International Student Services office which school you will attend, THEN we can release your SEVIS record to the new college/university so they can create your new transfer I-20. To finalize your SEVIS release you will need to provide the following to the International Student Services Office:
Special ConsiderationsTiming is critical. If you are graduating, you have 60 days after your program ends to transfer your SEVIS record. Also, your SEVIS record can NOT be transfer before the end of the current semester since you are still attending classes at BCC. Each college/university has it's own transfer policy/procedure so it is important that you check with that school regarding required forms, transfer credit procedure, how to obtain your new I-20, and finanical documentation required. Don't forget that once you've decided to attend another college, there are other factors to consider in your move especially if you are attending a college/university out of the Binghamton area. This checklist (click here) is designed to help you with some things to consider. If you have more questions or concerns, please visit your International Student Services Office. Transferring TO BCCFor students transferring TO Broome Community College, please visit the Transfer Student site on the International Admissions website to learn more about how to transfer to BCC. Transfer Credit to BCCBroome Community College does accept transfer credit from both U.S. accredited institutions as well a foreign colleges and universities. You should begin the transfer credit process as early as possible to assist with course registration needs. U.S. Colleges & UniversitiesCollege level course credits earned at regionally accredited post-secndary institutions can be transferred to BCC. Transfer credit is subject to the approval of the Department Chairperson or Dean's designee and with the following provisions:
Foreign Colleges & UniversitiesCredits earned at foreign post-secondary institutions may also be transferred, subject to review and approval of the Department Chairperson or Dean's designee from the division in which the student matriculates. Students applying for foreign credit transfer credit must submit an official evaluation of foreign educational credentials from an accredited evaluation agency (member of NACES). Although there are many credential services to chose from, the following two credentialing agencies have been widely accepted at BCC and other U.S. Colleges & Universities:
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