International Students
International applicants are those students holding F, M, and J visas. This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. International applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate acceptable levels of English proficiency through an approved examination or institutional review in order to be admitted. Examples of approved examinations include TOEFL, Duolingo.com and IELTS (see csi.edu/international-students/ for specific scores) or demonstration of acceptable proficiency on the CSI ESL Placement exam. Additionally, students falling below levels of examination-defined proficiency or who are unable to provide placement information, may request a case-by-case institutional review, on the recommendation of an institutional faculty or staff member.
Submit the international student application for admission and meet the requirements specified below before an I-20 will be issued. Students must make an appointment with the American Consulate and take the I-20, along with all other admission documents, in order to obtain a student visa.
- Submit an International Student Application.
- Submit your current Passport and/or Visa.
- Submit official transcripts from high school, and all colleges attended. Your transcripts must be translated in English.
- Submit TOEFL, Duolingo.com, IELTS or the CSI ESL placement exam scores.
- Submit certification of finances and bank statement in US dollars. This must be sent directly from your bank to the College of Southern Idaho.
- Pay the SEVIS fee.
- If applicable, pay the deposit before registering for classes.
- Transfer students- submit a copy of I-94.
- Transfer students- submit the International Student Transfer Eligibility form.
The International Student Advisor provides information on housing, and host American families and serves as a liaison between the local community and the international students. For more information, visit csi.edu/international-students/ or contact:
International Program
Phone: (208) 732-6244
Email: internationalprogram@csi.edu