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Enrollment Process

Enrollment Process for International Students

Enrollment Checklist

International Students who enroll at Suffolk County Community College will have the following items to complete:

  • New students must inform the International Student Counselor that they are in the U.S., and make an appointment to meet with the counselor (see contact information below). Students must bring in their passport, Form I-94, F-1 Visa, SEVIS Form I-20, and immunization records. Transfer in students and Change of Status students must also make an appointment and meet with the counselor to discuss the enrollment process.
  • Schedule your appointment and participate in your student advising session. Refer to New Student Advising.
  • Applicants enrolling in the Intensive English Program (IEP) need to schedule a placement test with the English as a Second Language office of your home campus upon arrival (see contact information below). Do not schedule to take the College Placement Test.
  • Meet with an academic counselor to select your courses to prepare to register.
  • Register for full-time course of study (a minimum of 12 credits must be completed each semester or a certified full-time language program).
  • Pay your tuition and fees.
  • Obtain a student ID card.
  • Attend a College general orientation program. The orientation has been set up to familiarize you with Suffolk County Community College.
  • Buy your textbooks at the bookstore.
  • Attend the MANDATORY International Student Orientation.

International F-1 Student Orientation

International F-1 Student Orientation is not the same as the College Orientation. You must attend International F-1 Student Orientation in addition to the general College Orientation. 

The International Student Office will contact you regarding the F-1 Student Orientation.

International Student Office
Ammerman Campus: Phone: (631) 451-4773
Fax: (631) 451-4708
Email: international@sunysuffolk.edu

College Placement Testing
Ammerman Campus: Phone: (631) 451-4052
Eastern Campus: (631) 548-2500
Michael J. Grant Campus: (631) 851-6244

ESL Office
Ammerman Campus: Phone: (631) 451-4859
Eastern Campus: (631) 548-2645
Michael J. Grant Campus: (631) 851-6519