Academic Catalog 2018

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.   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 dur- ing the admissions process, International or otherwise, Bluefield College can/will take the necessary steps to inform the appropriate agencies. Any instance of Fraud can result in the immediate 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. If needed, submit the International Student Financial Affidavit Form with supporting documents; this is issued in the student’s acceptance packet. 5. Submit completed Bluefield College Medical Forms. 6. 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 necessary paperwork is in order, a determination on the issuance of an I-20 will be made. Bluefield College has the right to refuse the issuance of an I-20 for any reason and may request additional information at any time prior to or after an I-20 has been issued. READMISSION PROGRAM Any student who has been absent fromBluefield College for one full semester or longer must complete an application for readmission and return it to the Office of Enrollment Management. Any student who has attended another college or university since enrolling in SPECIALADMISSION PROGRAMS - Dual enrollment cost of $175/course - Seniors and Pastors program cost of $65/course

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