International Admissions Application

Complete and submit an International Admissions packet to the Admissions & Records Office: 

Email: IntlStud@hartnell.edu 
or by Mail:
Hartnell College
Attn: International Student Program
411 Central Ave.
Salinas, CA 93901

• A completed International Admissions Application
• An original score report from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  Hartnell College requires a minimum score of:
  
  • 460 on the paper-based test
  • 140 on the computer-based test
  • 48 on the internet based test.
  • Scores below minimum will not be considered for admissions
• Original Transcripts from a high school (secondary) and/or college(s) (post-secondary), including any other schools attended in the U.S.  Please send an English translated transcript evaluated by a transcript evaluation service. 
• Financial verification demonstrating the availability of $29,000 to support a year of study.  This proof must be in the form of an official affidavit of support, bank statement, and/or letter from a bank official.  All documentation must be in English and dated within 3 months.  

Students who are currently studying in the United States with an F-1 visa must also submit the following documentation to transfer to Hartnell College:

• A completed International Admissions Application
• Copy of your passport ID page, I-94, and F-1 visa
• Official transcripts from all institutions you have attended in the U.S.
• You must currently be in good status in SEVIS and have a vaild F-1 visa to transfer to Hartnell College

After Your Apply

Upon submission, we will review your documents to determine eligibility for admission. Documents required to be included in admissions packet 

Students who qualify for admission to Hartnell College will be notified by mail.  An acceptance letter and I-20 will be sent to you with instructions on applying for the F-1 visa at the US Embassy or consulate in your country.  

Students accepted for transfer to Hartnell College must submit an International Student Transfer Notification. 

Prior to arrival, please contact the International Student Office to arrange an orientation.  Please call (831) 755.6711.

Once you are accepted to Hartnell College, the International Student Advisor will send you a document called an I-20. The I-20 is a paper record of your information in the Student and Exchange Vistor Information System (SEVIS) database. Please check the I 20 against your passport information to make sure that your name and date of birth are correctly listed and spelled. Contact the International Student Advisor immediately if there are any errors.

A SEVIS I-901 fee is required for all students filing for an F-1 visa. For more information and payment options, please visit: http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq.htm 

After paying the I-901 fee, you are eligible to apply for an F-1 Visa to enter the United States and begin your education at Hartnell College. Contact the American Embassy or consulate in your country to begin the application process.

International Students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. The International Student Advisor can provide you with resources to search for safe affordable housing near campus. 

When receiving your I-20 the International Student Advisor will also send you information on a mandatory orientation scheduled before the start of the semester. Please plan your arrival accordingly; you have 30 days to enter the United States before your official program start date (first day of your first semester).

• Travel Tip: it is always a good idea to carry your original documents (passport, visa, I-20) at all times. Do not put them in your luggage. It is also a
  good idea to make copies of these documents and leave a copy with your family before you leave for United States. 

At the orientation the International Student Advisor will provide you with very useful information that will help you during your studies at Hartnell College. An introduction to the college experience, the advisor will provide a better understanding to the campus and community resources.

An additional component to the orientation is the assessment test. The assessment test is mandatory for all Hartnell students. The test helps students enter English and Math curriculum at an appropriate level and aids counselors in academic advice. 

All International students must have an educational plan on file with the International Student Advisor. Students should schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor to discuss academic goals and develop an Educational Plan. Call (831) 755-6820 or visit the Counseling website to schedule an appointment.

Changes to the educational plan will not be allowed without prior approval from the International Student Advisor. Please contact the advisor to schedule an appointment to discuss any changes to your current class schedule, educational plan, and/or program of study. Deviating from your educational plan can jeopardize your F-1 status and can result in dismissal and deportation. 

Register using My Hartnell

Assistance is available please contact the Admissions and Records Office at (831) 755-6711 for information.  

Pay all registration fees online by the due dates to avoid being dropped for non-payment. VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Cards, personal and traveler’s checks are accepted. 

Payment Deadlines

The Hartnell College CatCard is the official identification for all Hartnell College students. Please visit the Student Center with proof of payment of enrollment fees to obtain your card.

Learn More About the CatCard