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Attending American River College as an International Student

Please see the important information and frequently asked questions (FAQs) below:

  • International students can only enroll in programs listed in the application packet. All students must declare a major at the time of application; you cannot use "Undecided". It is possible to change your major in the future.
  • The ARC International Student Program only accepts F-1 transfer students currently in the US who are in good standing at the school that issued their current I-20. Students must be in active F-1 status with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
  • The International Student Office does not provide legal advice on obtaining or changing your F-1 status. Please check with appropriate legal/government agencies.
  • American River College does not evaluate foreign transcripts for course waivers or transfer credits. However, ARC accepts foreign transcript evaluations from specific agencies. Please see your welcome packet or contact the International Student Program office for more information.
  • F-1 international students have strict restrictions on employment. Working in the US with F-1 status is prohibited except under certain conditions.
  • If you are under age 18 when school officially starts, you will need to submit a legal document called a Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney (POA) for minor can be used by parents or guardians to allow a temporary caretaker to make certain decisions for their minor child over a period of time. We must receive the original POA, but it will be returned.

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