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Apply as an International Student

Welcome to Bay College, home of the Norse! We’re delighted you’re considering Bay as your international community college of choice. Bay College is an inviting and supportive environment for international students to start their U.S. post-secondary education. With a friendly campus community and support through the F-1 Visa process, you will find everything you need to succeed and feel at home.

Fall Semester Application and Documentation Deadline: June 15
Winter Semester Application and Documentation Deadline: October 15

Prior to applying, if you have the following documentation available, you’ll have an opportunity to upload and submit with your application. If you do not have the document(s) at this time, you will be asked to email them to admissions@baycollege.edu at a later date upon acceptance.

English Proficiency Scores – Accepted scores from TOEFL of 500, a score of 173 on the computer-based version, or a score of 61 on the Internet based version.

Proof of Funds – For the current academic year cost of attendance, please visit the International Student page.

If you have a Sponsor, include a Letter from the Sponsor outlining their relationship and stating their commitment to paying for the total cost of attendance.

Proof of Insurance – For the current academic year insurance coverage, please visit the International Student page.

Please note: If transferring from another U.S. school, do not complete this application and email admissions@baycollege.edu requesting the International Student Transfer application.

You can review the College’s Admissions Criteria and suggested timeline prior to applying: baycollege.edu/international-students

Your journey to becoming a Bay Norse begins now.

Data Collection Consent

I give my consent for Bay College to collect and process elements of my personal data that are required for admissions.

I agree.
I disagree.

Applicant Information

First Name:

Preferred First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Date of Birth:

Address and Contact Information

Address format:

Canadian
Other

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

Address Line 3:

City:

Province:

Postal Code:

Country of Citizenship:

Email Address:

Confirm Email Address:

I allow Bay College to text and call me regarding important college information regarding enrollment, financial aid, student success, college events, updates, and reminders. You can opt out at any time.

I Agree
I Disagree

Primary Phone Number:

Alternate Phone Number:

Emergency Contact

Contact First Name:

Contact Last Name:

Contact Phone Number:

Relationship to Student:

Personal Information

Sex at birth:

Male
Female
Other

The following information is optional and is requested to fulfill obligations to the Federal Government. This information will not be used in a discriminatory manner and will be held confidential. Failure to respond will not affect the processing or consideration of your application.

Citizenship Information

Citizenship Status:

Nonresident
Resident
Citizen

Race Information

Race:

American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White

Ethnicity:

Hispanic/Latino
Not Hispanic/Latino

Background Information

Have you ever been convicted of a felony, are you registered on the Sex Offender Registry, and/or have you been convicted of any crime involving weapons or abuse?

Please list the specific crime of which you were convicted.

Date of conviction.

High School Information

Once accepted and enrolled at Bay College, what level of education will you have attained from your high school?

High School Diploma
General Education Diploma (G.E.D.) or HiSET (High School Equivilancy Test)
High School Certificate of Completion (Michigan only)
Non-high school graduate

Last high school attended:

High school graduation year:

High School GPA:

Bay College Information

I am the first person in my household to attend college.

To my knowledge, yes - I am the first person in my family or household to attend a college or university.
No, members of my family or household have attended a college or university.

This is my first time attending any college/university.

Term:

Fall (August)
Winter (January)
Summer (May)

Year:

2024-2025 Academic Year (August 2024 - June 2025)
2025-2026 Academic Year (August 2025 - June 2026)

I would like to attend college at:

Disclaimer: The Escanaba Campus has on-campus student housing while the Iron Mountain Campus does not. The application defaults to the Escanaba Campus. If you have alternative living arrangements, you can change the selection. In addition, to maintain your F-1 Visa status, international students cannot fully enroll in online classes.

I plan to be a:

Full –time student (12 or more college credits/4 or more classes)

Disclaimer: Due to F-1 Visa requirements, international students must be enrolled full-time, taking 12 or more college credits/4 or more classes. This application defaults to full-time and cannot be changed.

While at Bay College, my academic plan is to:

Graduate from Bay College with a certificate and/or degree (AA or AS) and transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Take classes at Bay College before transferring to a different four-year institution to complete a certificate or degree.
Graduate from Bay College with a degree (AA or AS).
Graduate from Bay College with a certificate.
Upscale my skills in my current or future job.
Explore courses to decide on a career.
Personal interest or self-improvement.
Undecided

I would like to study (select a program):

International Documents

If you have the following documents prepared, please upload them at this time. If you do not have all or some of these documents, you will be able to send them to the Office of Admissions at a later date.

Please note, these documents are not required for acceptance to Bay College, however they are required prior to enrolling. The College’s Designated School Official will require these documents prior to issuing an I-20 which is an official form needed in order to schedule a Visa appointment with your country’s embassy or consulate.

English Placement

Please upload a copy of your TOEFL/IELTS Scores. For more information on accepted English proficiency, visit Bay College International Students

Applicants whose native language is not English must have successfully completed three academic years of English in high school and obtained a score of 500 on the TOEFL Test, a score of 173 on the computer-based version, or a score of 61 on the Internet based version.

Please upload a copy of your TOEFL/IELTS Scores.

Choose a file

Passport

Please upload a copy of your passport.

Choose a file

Proof of Funds

The total USD required is subject to change based on the College’s estimated annual cost of attendance. This information is updated and posted to the International Students Admissions website.

Please upload a copy of a current statement from a financial institution.

Choose a file

Proof of Medical Insurance

The total amount for medical coverage required is updated annually and posted to to the International Students Admissions website.

Please upload a copy of a current statement from a financial institution.

Choose a file

Consent and Acknowledgements

I agree to abide by the policies and procedures established by Bay de Noc Community College. I understand that the policies and procedures of Bay de Noc Community College are published in the College Catalog located at myBay.baycollege.edu which outlines the College’s policies and procedures governing student rights and responsibilities.

I give my consent for Bay College to review my entire academic record and confer an educational credential upon satisfaction of all degree/certificate requirements.

I certify that I am the person who completed this application and the information I entered is complete and accurate. I understand that falsification or failure to supply the correct information may result in disciplinary actions including disqualifying or revoking my application for admissions to Bay College. I agree to abide by the policies and procedures established by Bay de Noc Community College. I understand that the policies and procedures of Bay de Noc Community College are published in the College Catalog located at myBay.baycollege.edu which outlines the College’s policies and procedures governing student rights and responsibilities. I give my consent for Bay College to review my entire academic record and confer an educational credential upon satisfaction of all degree/certificate requirements.

Yes, I certify, agree to, and give my consent to the above.
No, I do not certify, agree to, nor give my consent to the above.

Photography Disclaimer

Bay College reserves the right to use photographs, taken either in class or on Bay College campuses, of Bay students and/or their art, for the purposes of instruction, advertising and promoting Bay College and its programs. Students who do not wish to comply with this policy should contact Student Services to opt out of sharing directory information. By submitting this application, you agree to the photography disclaimer.

Equality Statement

Bay College is an equal opportunity educational institution and employer. For more information, visit www.baycollege.edu/equity.