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Transfer Students

Transfer Students

Supporting Documents
  • Copy of Passport photo page

  • Bank Letter

    • Must be dated within the last 30 days
    • Must be in the name of the person who is providing the financial support
    • Must be in English or accompanied by an English translation
    • Must possess an official bank stamp
    • Must be signed by a bank official
    • Must verify at least $23,000 USD

  • Proof of English Proficiency
    Any one of the following will be accepted.

    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 (paper test), 173 (computer-based test), 61 (Internet-based) or better
    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or better
    • Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) score of 72 or better
    • Duolingo English assessment score of 95 or better
    • United States post secondary English composition course with a grade of “C” or better (no online courses will be accepted)
    • A diploma from a secondary school program in which the language of instruction was English
    • Graduated from CELSIS or ESL language program

  • Transfer Form

    • Student to complete the top half
    • International student advisor from your current school to complete the bottom half and emails the form to

Submit

Your passport photo page, bank statement, and proof of English proficiency must be uploaded to the International Admissions portal. After you are admitted to KVCC, you will receive an email from our department that contains a link to that portal. The transfer form should be emailed to: , directly from your current institution.

Preparing for KVCC
  • If you have earned post-secondary credits from your current institution, submit your official transcript for evaluation to our Admissions, Records, and Registration department. It is possible you can earn credit for those courses. Instructions for transcript evaluation can be found here.
  • Take all three placement tests in reading, writing and math. Make an appointment with our testing center at testcenter@kvcc.edu. For more information on these tests: https://www.kvcc.edu/services/testing/placement.php
  • If you have ACT/SAT scores or you have completed a college level English and/or math class at another institution with a grade of 2.0/C or better, you may be exempt from taking the placement tests. Please submit your ACT/SAT scores to the testing services link above. Your college level English or math class will be evaluated as a part of your transcript evaluation.
  • Meet with one of our academic advisors to help you select your classes. Virtual and in-person appointments are available. To set up an appointment, email .
  • Secure housing if necessary. Our housing list is available at https://www.kvcc.edu/international/pdf/Housing_Options.pdf