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International Students at Montgomery College

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Montgomery College is the most diverse community college in the continental US. We participated in the #YouAreWelcomeHere campaign to affirm that we welcome students from all backgrounds.

MC is proud to welcome students from 160 different countries around the world.

Located on three suburban campuses near Washington, DC, Montgomery College (MC) is a welcoming, diverse site of learning for almost 60,000 students each year. MC offers a variety of credit and noncredit courses and programs for students whose first language is not English.

Do You Need a Student Visa?

If you do not live in the United States anddo not have a visa that allows you to study in the US, you mustapply for a form I-20to obtain a student visa (F-1 or M-1) before enrolling at Montgomery College.

Permanent Resident/Green Card and Immigrant Visa students must reviewadditional informationand thenapply.

DACA and Dreamer students can findmore information here, and thenapply.

Non-Immigrant Visa students (categories A, E, G, H I, J, K, L, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V ) shouldapply here.But please note: if this status is ending (dependents turning 21 years old, or persons ending the employment which gave them a non-immigrant status, etc.) within the next 9 to 12 months, see theMC International Coordinator's Officeto apply for a form I-20 to get F-1 or M-1 status.

Non-Immigrants in B, C, D, F-2, or ESTA/WT status should learn more aboutstudent visa typesand when to consider changing to a student visa/status.

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Getting Started at Montgomery College

Information about the visa process and international credit evaluation, admissions, payment, and more.

Getting Started at MC

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Feeling at Home

Find out more about our campuses and online courses, American healthcare, social and athletic activities, and Montgomery County, Maryland.

Feeling at Home

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Support

Learn how to contact International Student Coordinators, and MC's Buddy Program and International Connections.

More About Support for International Students

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Resources

Read and find the forms you'll need, and helpful information about American culture, work, and home life.

More Resources for International Students

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Current F-1 Students

Find out more about visas, employment opportunities, obligations, and transferring from MC to another school.

Info for Current F-1 Students

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