Academic Catalog Spring 2019

tion will be confirmed by the Vice President of Enrollment, at the recommendation of the international admissions counselor. The international admissions counselor can also confirm the final acceptance decision in the event of the Vice President of Enrollment position is vacant. Issuance of the I-20 Form    The I-20 form will be issued by the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) or a Designated School Official (DS) once a student has been granted Full Acceptance and the student has submitted: 1. Transcripts, as outlined in the above section. 2. Student Financial Obligation Form, along with bank records proving the ability to fully support their studies in the United States. 3. A copy of the first page of the student’s passport including the passport photo 4. The Student Confirmation Fee. 5. Transfer International Students MUST complete an F-1 Non-Immigration Form. Non-immigrant students seeking to transfer from another college or university in the United States to Bluefield College complete this form and request the Desig- nated School Official of their current institution to provide the necessary informa- tion.   Bluefield College has the right to request additional documentation before issuing the I-20, and has the right to refuse to issue an I-20 regardless of meeting acceptance and I-20 standards. In the event a potential student submits fraudulent information at any time during the admissions process, International or otherwise, Bluefield College can/will take the neces- sary steps to inform the appropriate agencies. Any instance of fraud can result in the im- mediate denial of admission or revocation of the I-20 form. Before an I-20 form can be issued, students must: 1. Submit final, official transcripts. 2. Submit the confirmation form and deposit, housing contract; this is issued in the student’s acceptance packet. 3. Submit the International Student Financial Obligation Form with supporting documents; this is issued in the student’s acceptance packet. 4. The College requires verification that the student has the resources to cover all costs associated with the first full year of study. 5. If needed, submit the International Student Financial Affairs Form with supporting documents; this is issued in the student’s acceptance packet. 6. Submit completed Bluefield College Medical Forms. 7. Make payment for their first semester at Bluefield College. Payment may be submitted online through MyBC or by completing a wire transfer ($50 fee applies). Once all of the items above have been reviewed and approved and all nec- essary paperwork is in order, a determination on the issuance of an I-20 will be SPECIALADMISSIONS PROGRAMS Dual enrollment cost of $225/course Seniors and Pastors program cost of $65/course

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