Follow these steps to apply at NCC:
Submit your application
Complete your online application.
Upload your passport
Once you have completed the online application, the Center for Global Education and International Services will contact you by email to request your passport and other documentation for review.
Upload your certification of finance
Pay your application deposit
Students are required to submit a $300 deposit before review and issuance of the I-20 document. Deposit may be paid via Northampton's Flywire portal. Deposit will be applied to your student bill on registration. The deposit is valid for one year and may be applied to a future semester in cases of deferral. Deposit is non-refundable.
Review of materials and issuance of I-20
Once you have completed the online application, submitted your passport and certification of finance, and paid your deposit, the Center for Global Education and International Services will review your materials and, with all materials accurate and complete, issue your I-20.
Complete Form I-901 and pay the SEVIS fee
Complete Form I-901 and pay the SEVIS fee. For detailed instructions, visit the Study in the States website.
Apply for visa
Apply for your student visa. Visit the U.S. Department of State website to review detailed instructions on applying for an F-1 Visa.
Preferred application deadlines:
- Fall Semester: July 15th
- Spring Semester: November 15th
- Summer II Semester: June 1st