Current International Students Your guide to staying on track, getting support, and making the most of your time at NWTC.

F-1 and J-1 International students must be enrolled in at least 12 credits every semester.

• 9 of the 12 credits must be in-person or blended.
  • Students must attend in-person throughout the entire semester
  • Students must have classes in both 8-week sessions to avoid gaps in enrollment.

F-1 and J-1 International students must maintain satisfactory Academic Progress. NWTC’s academic progress policy requires students to maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. If a student’s GPA falls below 2.0 for two semesters they may face academic dismissal.

The United States health care system is very well-equipped to take care of you, but it is also very expensive and complicated. NWTC international students will have a hold placed on their account preventing them from enrolling until they upload proof of health insurance every semester. Students must enroll in health insurance through the following website www.uhcsrinternational.com and submit proof of purchase in order for the hold to be lifted.

F-1 students who will travel outside of the U.S. for a temporary absence must obtain a travel signature on their I-20 before leaving the United States. To request a travel signature, complete the Travel Request form located here: International Student Forms – Fill out form

This form must be completed at least 2 weeks prior to your departure.

We recommend F-1 students have the following documents when re-entering the United States:

• I-20 signed by NWTC Designated School Official on page 2 within the last year (for continuing students) or within six months for students on OPT
• Valid Passport (valid for at least six months)
• Valid F-1 visa
• Evidence of Financial Support
• Copy of Enrollment Summary
• Name and Contact information for NWTC DSO who signed your I-20
• EAD and letter form current employer (for students on OPT)

F-1 students are required to make academic progress toward their program indicated on their I-20. If you would like to change your program or start a new program after graduation/OPT you must complete this form and receive approval PRIOR to making a change. Complete a Change of Program Request here: International Student Forms – Fill out form

• Change requests are reviewed by the DSO committee every OTHER week. If approved, international admissions will cc new academic advisor and student requesting to submit an academic plan.
• When academic plan is received, email admissions to add new program.
• Student may need to upload a new Proof of Financial Support Form
  • Submit a bank statement or letter on official bank letterhead showing at least $25,000 USD (dated within 60 days).

If someone else is funding your studies, they must complete the Financial Support Form and upload it with your application.

If you will not finish your program by the end date listed on your I-20 you must request a program extension.

To request an extension, you must:

• Complete the Program Extension Form here: International Student Forms – Fill out form
• Send the following to international@nwtc.edu:
  • Updated bank statement 
  • Financial Support Form

This process must be completed 90 days before your I-20 expires.

International students may request a reduced schedule if one of the following applies:

Documented Medical Condition

A Medical Professional must complete the Medical Reduced Courseload form. The completed form must be emailed to international@nwtc.edu.

Last Semester of Studies

Complete the Reduced Course Load form request here: International Student Forms – Fill out form. Responses are reviewed every other week by DSO committee. Will CC advisor on response.

Initial Academic Adjustment Difficulty – Contact DSO

Complete the Reduced Course Load form request here: International Student Forms – Fill out form. Responses are reviewed every other week by DSO committee. Will CC advisor on response.

If an you would like to leave NWTC earlier than the date on your I-20, you must notify NWTC immediately. Complete the Early Withdrawal Form located here (these are reviewed every OTHER week): International Student Forms – Fill out form

If you have had a change of Status and no longer plan to attend NWTC as an International Student, complete the form labeled "Remove International Student Status" here: International Student Forms – Fill out form