International Students
Welcome, International Students!
We are happy you are considering joining our campus. Before you apply, please contact our Director of Recruitment & Enrollment to learn more about Great Falls College and understand your next steps.
Complete these steps
Step 1: Connect with the Director of Recruitment & Enrollment
- Email [email protected] and request an introduction.
- Communicate with the director about your eligibility to apply for admission.
- You will need to provide a completed Financial Certificate and provide documentation.
- You will need to provide proof of English proficiency (either English proficiency examination scores or completion of an intensive English program)
- You will need to provide a color copy of your passport.
- You will need to provide a copy of any current Visa or other immigration documents.
Step 2: If approved to apply for admission, follow these steps:
1. Apply
Click the button to be redirected to our application portal through ApplyMontana. This portal allows you to apply to any Montana University System campus, including our college, through one application process. The application fee will be waived for all Montana residents. All other applicants will be charged a $30.00 fee for each application submitted.
2. Provide proof of high school completion
Submit a high school transcript, high school diploma or transcript showing proof of completion of the equivalent of an American high school education with satisfactory grades. Transcripts must be in English. If not in English, transcripts must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service.
If you have successfully completed college credits after high school, you may satisfy this requirement by providing an official transcript issued directly from the institution(s).
3. Submit Immunization Records
Submit documentation that verifies you have received two MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccinations.
4. Demonstrate Readiness for College Math
If you have successfully completed college level math within 15 years, this requirement will be satisfied. If not, you must submit ACT/SAT/HiSET or Accuplacer scores (scores valid within 5 years).
5. Optional: Submit College Transcripts
If you would like previous college credits to be evaluated for use at Great Falls College, you must submit official transcripts directly from each institution.
Step 3: Complete the steps to request a Student Visa
- Provide a color copy of your passport.
- Wait for Great Falls College to work with Montana State University to issue an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for non-immigrant F-1 status.
Step 4: Apply for your Student F-1 Visa
- Use the issued I-20 to apply for your Visa and pay the SEVIS I-901 fee.
What's Next?
Once you have completed your admissions file with us, you’ll be ready for these next steps:
Next Steps:
- Complete the online orientation module that will be emailed to you
- Watch your mail for an official evaluation of transfer credits (if applicable)
- Meet with your Academic Advisor to register for classes (we will call you to schedule)
Track your Admissions Status
You can track the status of your application and progress.
Admissions Department
Call
Call: (406) 268-3700
Business Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.