Application Requirements

Transfer Student (transferring SEVIS record to OCCC)

Items Needed for Admission:

1. Apply now.
2. Submit a current financial letter of support (no older than 60 days) showing the ability to finance the projected educational goals ($18,200). Prospective students must demonstrate that they can meet all expenses incurred while they are attending school. A bank statement alone will not be accepted; also include the Student Financial Verification form signed by student's sponsor. For each dependent (spouse or child) you must show at least $2,500 on the bank statement in addition to the $18,200.
3. Provide proof of English proficiency by meeting one of the following:

• • Standardized Testing. Students must meet the minimum score set by the State Regents on either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Examination, the PTE Academic, or the iTEP Academic.

Assessment	Admission Score
TOEFL – Paper-Based	500
TOEFL – Computer-Based	173
TOEFL – iBT – Internet-Based	61
IELTS	5.5
PTE Academic	44
iTEP Academic	3.5

• • Minimum Score below with completion of a 12 weeks of intensive English Language Program at an approved intensive English program in Oklahoma:  Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education - Current Intensive English Programs (IEP) Approved for Students Seeking Admission to Institutions in the Oklahoma State System

Assessment	Minimum Score plus 12-week English program
TOEFL – Paper-Based	460-499
TOEFL – Computer-Based	140-172
TOEFL – iBT – Internet-Based	48-60
IELTS	5.0-5.4
PTE Academic	36-43
iTEP Academic	3.0-3.4

• Submit an official transcript reflecting 24 completed college hours of accredited college work at a college or university in the United States.
• Submit an official U.S. high school transcript, with date of graduation, which indicates that all curricular requirements have been met. A list of curricular requirements is available from the Admissions Office.

4. Send all official transcripts reflecting accredited college work. If you have not attended another college, then all officially certified high school records must be submitted.
5. Submit a valid passport name page copy.
6. Submit a copy of your visa and I-94 number found at cbp.gov/i94.
7. Current copy of your I-20 student copy from the last school the student was authorized to attend.

It is recommended that students apply at least two weeks before the semester begins.

All correspondence relating to international admissions should be sent to: international@occc.edu

Please note: OCCC no longer requires a transfer-in form.

New Student Residing Outside of the United States

Items Needed for Admission:

1. Apply now.
2. Submit a current financial letter of support (no older than 60 days) showing the ability to finance the projected educational goals ($18,200). Prospective students must demonstrate that they can meet all expenses incurred while they are attending school. A bank statement alone will not be accepted; also include the Student Financial Verification form signed by student's sponsor. For each dependent (spouse or child) you must show at least $2,500 on the bank statement in addition to the $18,200.
3. Provide proof of English proficiency by meeting one of the following:

• • Standardized Testing. Students must meet the minimum score set by the State Regents on either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Examination, (NEW) the PTE Academic, or the iTEP Academic. **Duolingo is now longer accepted as of Fall 2023.

Assessment	Admission Score
TOEFL – Paper-Based	500
TOEFL – Computer-Based	173
TOEFL – iBT – Internet-Based	61
IELTS	5.5
PTE Academic	44
iTEP Academic	3.5

• • Minimum Score below with completion of a 12 weeks of intensive English Language Program at an approved intensive English program in Oklahoma: Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education - Current Intensive English Programs (IEP) Approved for Students Seeking Admission to Institutions in the Oklahoma State System

Assessment	Minimum Score plus 12-week English program
TOEFL – Paper-Based	460-499
TOEFL – Computer-Based	140-172
TOEFL – iBT – Internet-Based	48-60
IELTS	5.0-5.4
PTE Academic	36-43
iTEP Academic	3.0-3.4

• Submit an official transcript reflecting 24 completed college hours of accredited college work at a college or university in the United States.
• Submit an official U.S. high school transcript, with date of graduation, which indicates that all curricular requirements have been met. A list of curricular requirements is available from the Admissions Office.

4. Send all official transcripts reflecting accredited college work. If you have not attended another college, then all officially certified high school records must be submitted.
5. Submit a valid passport name page copy.

It is recommended that students apply at least two months before the semester begins.

All correspondence relating to international admissions should be sent to: international@occc.edu

Part Time International Students must:

1. Apply here.
2. Submit a copy of your student Visa/Passport photo page.
3. Provide a letter from the DSO at your institution with permission for you to take classes at OCCC each semester.
4. Submit current official transcript from the school which holds your SEVIS record.
5. For additional questions contact Christopher Billing, International Admissions Specialist, 405.682.7514.