Concurrent or Visiting (Transient) International Student with an Active F1 Visa

How to Apply

Step 1: International Student Application

  • Download and print application. Your application must be completed, signed and returned along with all required/requested information.
  • Mail all original documents to: Northwest Vista College, International Student Services, Desert Willow Welcome Center Rm 202, 3535 N. Ellison Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251

Step 2: Apply to Northwest Vista College

Step 3: Official Academic Records (college) 

All students will need to submit a transcript of the last school attended. 

  • Submit an official copy of your college transcripts.
  • If the high school or college is not a U.S. school then you will need to have your transcript translated and evaluated. 
  • Translation and Evaluation companies may be found at https://www.naces.org/members
  • Northwest Vista College will only accept translated and evaluated copies from the above mentioned web site.  
  • All transcripts received must be in their original envelope and sealed, no open documents will be accepted. 

Step 4: Parent Letter and other immigration documents

  • Concurrent and/or Transient students must provide a letter from their primary institution International student office stating it is okay for him/her to attend another college.  The letter must state what classes the student is permitted to take at the secondary school.
  • A copy of Passport
  • A copy of F-1 Visa
  • A copy of I-94
  • A current copy of I-20