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

• Apply to Northwest Vista College online at https://goapplytexas.org/
• Click here for instructions on how to apply online.

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