Contact Information
Jenna Baumgard
jbaumgard@inverhills.edu
651-450-3510
College Center
Amanda Fischer
afischer@inverhills.edu
651-450-3481
College Center
Aaron Salasek
asalasek@inverhills.edu
651-450-3611
College Center
Appointment Instructions: Please set up ahead of time. Walk-in appointment availability is limited.
Note: Prospective student presence is encouraged when possible.
International (F-1 visa) Admissions
Inver Hills Community College is a great option for international (F-1) students. As a member of Minnesota State, Inver Hills provides an affordable option for an exceptional education. Our diverse student body and active campus has multiple options to choose from regarding educational programs, learning options, extracurricular involvement, and personal development. To learn more about Inver Hills, please visit About Inver Hills.
Have more questions about being an F-1 student at Inver Hills? Click here for F-1 FAQs (frequently asked questions).
NOTE: If you are interested in applying to Inver Hills Community College as an F-1 student, please know (1) Inver Hills does not admit F-1 students for any summer semesters, and (2) applicants must follow the F-1 admissions process; do not submit an online application or follow the traditional application process.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester: Starts late August
- May 1st for new (seeking F-1 visa) applicants
- July 1st for transfer (with active F-1 visa) applicants
Spring Semester: Starts early January
- October 1st for new (seeking F-1 visa) applicants
- December 1st for transfer (with active F-1 visa) applicants
Application Steps and Forms
- Read the International (F-1 visa) Student Information Guide & Application
- Submit completed application and ALL official supporting documents by the deadline to:
Inver Hills Community College
Attn: International Admissions
2500 E. 80th Street
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
United States of America (USA) -
IMPORTANT: If the student applicant is out of the country but has a local (MN/US) advocate who is communicating on his/her behalf during the application process,
the student must also submit an Authorization to Release Student Information form.
- Decide who (full name and relationship to student) we have permission to discuss information with.
- Determine what information Admissions/Inver Hills can share. Recommended: minimally check the 2nd box regarding "information related to admissions and demographic information".
- Sign and date the form (valid for one year).
- Return to admissions, as soon as possible: admissions@inverhills.edu.
Helpful F-1 Resources
- USCIS: https://www.uscis.gov/
- Study in the States: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/
- Accessing I-94 information: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov
- Paying your SEVIS fee: https://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901
- English Proficiency Exam Information:
- TOEFL - http://www.ets.org/toefl; approximate cost, $190 USD
- IELTS - https://www.ielts.org/; approximate cost, $205 USD
- ELS Language Center - www.els.edu
- Global Language Institute - www.gli.edu
- International Transfer Credits: https://www.wes.org/
Additional IHCC Resources
- Minnesota Department of Health Immunization Form
- Inver Hills Foundation Scholarship Information/Application
- Payment Plan Information
- Life on Campus
- Student Support
Change of Status Information
Looking to apply for a change of status to an F-1 visa? Please consult the following resources to help you better understand the change of status application process
NOTE: Current B visa (visitor) holders can apply for change of status while currently in the USA, but are NOT eligible to enroll in college courses with a B visa and must wait if/when their change of status to F-1 is approved. Due to current processing time of B to F-1 change of status requests, it is highly recommended that B visa holders leave the USA and apply for an F-1 visa through an embassy in their home country.
