Admission Requirements for Individuals from Other Visa Categories
Students in other visa categories may be eligible for admission to San Jacinto College, except non-immigrants entering under the Visa Waiver Program (holders of a green or blue I-94 card) and holders of B-1 or B-2 visas. To determine eligibility, students should check with the Admissions Office or the international student advisor on the campus they wish to attend.
To be admitted, the student must submit the following:
- A completed application for admission
- Official secondary school record and official college or university transcript if applicable. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation agency and indicate completion of at least a high school diploma that is equivalent to a United States high school diploma. For a list of San Jacinto College approved evaluating services, contact the Admissions Office or the international student advisor.
- Proof of competency in English as outlined under the English Proficiency Requirements section of the Catalog
- Visa, Passport and I-94 card
All students who are enrolling for the first time will be counseled into appropriate levels of English, mathematics and reading based upon their TASP/THEA, COMPASS or other state approved alternate test scores.
See the Residence Status for Tuition Purposes section to determine residency classification.
