Future International Students
Apply to ¸Ô±¾ÊÓÆµ as an International Student
Step 1: Choose Your Program
Start by selecting the academic program that fits your goals and interests. Check out our Areas of Study page to learn more.
Students who do not meet the minimum English Proficieny benchmark will be able to start in the Intensive English Program (IEP).
Step 2: Apply to the College
Complete the online international application www.nwtc.edu/internationalapp
For a list of admissions requirements view the International Student Admissions Guide
If you are transfering to ¸Ô±¾ÊÓÆµ from another college, you must complete the
Step 3: Submit and Review Admissions Documents
Submit the required admissions documents by logging in to your application www.nwtc.edu/internationalapp
- Any items that show received are being reviewed. Returned items must be resubmitted.
- Once all items are completed or waived, you will be issued the $130 application fee
Step 4: After You Receive Your I-20
If ¸Ô±¾ÊÓÆµ accepts you and you provide the required financial certification documents, you wll be sent an I-20 form. The I-20 verifies your eligibility to apply for an F-1 student visa. All embassies and consulates require interview appointments to issue a student visa. Interviews for a visa may take a long time to schedule. PLAN AHEAD. Brign all important documents with you to the interview.
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Step 5: Apply for Your Visa
A visa is a document issued by the U.S. government, usually at an embassy or consulate outside of the United States. This document allows you to present yourself at the U.S. Port of Entry and request to be let in.
Many students have questions about obtaining their visa. While this step will happen after you have applied and are admitted to the college, we have created a helpful page designed to explain the visa process to you.
Learn about the visa process.
Step 6: Housing
¸Ô±¾ÊÓÆµ does NOT provide housing. You are required to find your own housingbefore you arrive. There are are variousoptions near the campus including apartments.
- The Orchards are located closest to campus
If you will be living with a Host Family such as a relative in the campus region, you can provide a letter from your host family indicating their support. Students living with a host family can subtract $12,000 from thefinancial requirement.
Host family letter should include:
- Host family address
- MM/DD/YYYY
- Name of the prospective student
- Name(s) of the host family
- Email and phone number(s) of host family
- Support provided to the student (examples: living expenses, room and board)
- Duration of support (examples: 1st year, duration of the student’s academic program, start and end date)
- Signature(s) of host family
The host familyletter should be provided to you to add to your international studentapplication and have a copy to present at the U.S. Embassy F-1 visaappointment.
¸Ô±¾ÊÓÆµ Application Deadlines
Students currently living outside the U.S.:
Fall semester - June 15th | Spring semester - November 15th
Students transferring from another U.S. institution:
Fall semester - June 25th | Spring semester- November 20th
Scholarships, Tuition & Costs
¸Ô±¾ÊÓÆµ is one of the most affordable colleges in the U.S., but we do not offer scholarships befor you arrive. Once you are addmitted and living in Wisconsin, you can apply for ¸Ô±¾ÊÓÆµ Foundation Scholarships, which typically range from $500 to $1,500 per semester. The 2025-2026 estimated cost of attendance is below:
| Tuition: | $8,520 ($284.40 per credit / 30 credits) |
|---|---|
| Living Expenses: | $12,000 |
| Books & Supplies: | $2,000 |
| Total for one year: | $22,520 |
Transfer International Credit to ¸Ô±¾ÊÓÆµ
There can be huge value in getting your international transcript evaluated once you get accepted to ¸Ô±¾ÊÓÆµ.
- Students have the option to earn credit for equivalent college or university courses they have completed outside the United States.
- This can save you time and money as you complete your credential!
Step 1: Select a credential evaluator.
Most credential evaluators charge between $150 - $300 for the service. ¸Ô±¾ÊÓÆµ will accept evaluations from any such as:
Step 2: Submit your transcripts.
Submit your original, sealed international transcripts and diploma directly to an evaluation company a minimum of 30 days before you arrive on campus in the United States. Check with the credential evaluator to determine exactly what documents to submit.
The evaluation process can often take 10-15 business days after all paperwork and payment has been submitted to the evaluation company. Submitting your paperwork before you arrive will help ensure you are placed into the correct courses to start the semester and avoid unnecessary coursework and tuition.
Step 3: Complete course-by-course evaluation.
In order to transfer in credits completed outside the United States ¸Ô±¾ÊÓÆµ requires a course-by-course evaluation of your international high school or post-secondary coursework. ¸Ô±¾ÊÓÆµ often also requires course syllabi for courses you wish to transfer in.
- In order to transfer in a course ¸Ô±¾ÊÓÆµ requires the grade earned to be a ‘C or better’. A grade of ‘C- or below’ will not be reviewed for transfer credit.
- ¸Ô±¾ÊÓÆµ does not guarantee that you will receive transfer credits from a credential evaluation.
The transcript evaluation should be sent directly from the evaluator. Either email to transcripts@nwtc.edu or mail to:
¸Ô±¾ÊÓÆµ Admissions
2740 W. Mason Street
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54303