Admission Process

Application Timeline:

Entry  Semester	Semester Begins	Application Deadline
FALL	AUGUST	JULY 1
SPRING	JANUARY	DECEMBER 1
SUMMER	JUNE	MAY 1

 

Estimated Cost of Attendance: Nine Months (2 Semesters)
Tuition (based on 12 hours)	$ 5,263.00
Room and Board	9,240.00
Health Insurance  & Books	1300.00
Total	$ 15,803.00

                                                                   

Admission Requirements for New Students

• NWACC  Application
• $35 USD non refundable  application fee
• Financial Form and Proof of Finances translated in English
• Personal Information Form
• Proof of high school graduation translated in English (H.S. Diploma or College transcripts)
• Proof of English Requirements (TOEFL, IELTS, Approved ELS level or College Transcripts). TOEFL Institutional Code for NorthWest Arkansas Community College is: 9754
• TOEFL Score: Paper based-500; Computer based: 173; Internet based: 61
• IELTS-International English Language Testing System: Score required: 5.0
• Affidavit of Room and Board (if applicable)

Note: All students will be required to take the COMPASS Placement test on arrival

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Proof of Immunization ( 2 MMR and Tuberculosis testing)
Proof of Health Insurance Student Insurance (Enroll or a waiver required)

An I-20 will be issued only after these requirements are met.

                                                                                                                     

New Student Orientation

New student orientation is required for all new international students. All new international students enrolling for the new semester must attend the On-Campus Orientation session as indicated in the orientation form. During the sessions, you will learn important information regarding the U. S. government regulations for international students, college requirements, advising, and class registration, as well as give you an opportunity to meet with staff, faculty, and other international students.
Please click here to register.

 

Send Completed Documents to:

Mail:
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
International Programs Office
One College Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712
USA
Fax:   479-619-2665

Email: Documents can be scanned and sent via e-mail to: International Programs