Transfer International Students

The office of ISP  must receive your application* on or before:

• Fall  Semester Priority Deadline: August 6 (ESL and College Level students)*
• Fall  Semester Extended Deadline: September 10 (College Level students only)*
• Spring Semester Priority Deadline: January 7 (ESL and College Level students)
• Spring Semester Extended Deadline: February 6 (College Level students only)**
• Summer  Semester: May 15

• * Application documents must be uploaded by the above dates. Applications will not be accepted after the deadlines.

  ** College Level students seeking to complete a transfer application to HCC under this extended deadline 1) must be in valid F-1 status, 2) must upload all required documents and 3) enroll and pay for a minimum of 12 credit semester hours prior to admission. All of these conditions must be fulfilled before we fully accept your transfer application.

 

If you already have an HCC student ID, make sure the information on your HCC account is updated and go to Step 3. If this does not apply to you, begin at Step 1 below. Do not use the Degree Seeking (ApplyTexas) application because it is not customized for HCC F-1 students.

1. Click on online application for Admissions  (In the case of an error message, choose a different browser)
2. Go to “Start New Application"
3. Select “F-1 International” application (the third option from the top) and click Next
4. Enter your Names as they appear on your passport, Date of Birth, and your Email
5. Set your Password (take a screenshot of the page and record your password)
6. From the “New Account Created” page, click “Continue” to go to F1 Application steps.
7. Choose “Yes” to confirm that you are applying as an F-1 student 
8. Choose Transfer Student from “I am applying as”
9. Select the Admit term/semester you want to start studying at HCC
10. Complete all 9 steps of the application and submit
11. You will receive your Conditional Approval Letter and an email with the next steps with your HCC student ID and your Assigned Number (starting with P)

 

Do not submit multiple applications! You need only one HCC student ID and we can work with you if you have to make changes. Multiple student IDs will slow your application process. Remember: You will keep the same User ID throughout your HCC career.

Tutorial - How to Complete the International Online Application

 

 

 

Navigate to the Student System Sign In webpage:

1. Visit www.hccs.edu
2. Click the "MyEagle Student Sign-In" link found in the top left corner of the screen
3. Select "Student Sign-In"
4. You are now on the Student System Sign-In page.  You will need to re-visit this page often, so it is a good idea to save it as a favorite in your internet browser.
5. Log in with your HCC Student ID number (W00000000) and your password previously created

 

If you need additional assistance with accessing your account, please visit http://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/student-system-help/.

 

* All documents must be saved as PDF files with short names (less than 30 characters). The file name should not contain any invalid characters such as (*:"<>?). Bad quality or upside-down documents will be rejected. Please combine different document types in 1 PDF file. For example, if you have statements from different banks, save them as one file. To scan and convert a file to PDF format, you can also use free PDF scanner apps (Genius Scan - PDF Scanner, Fast Scanner: Free PDF Scan for Android, Tiny Scanner- PDF scanner, etc.) Upon uploading, the System will add automatically 3 or 4-digit code and your HCC ID number to the name of the document. Do not attempt to modify the document's name!

1. Complete the SEVIS Form I-20 Application This is a fillable .PDF document that is different from the online application.

       Note: Type the information online and sign it. Electronic signature is acceptable. (This document may not show on the To-Do list if we have received it via email.) *Add additional page if more than 1 dependents.

2. Download the fillable F-1 International Student Transfer In Form .
   Fill out and sign the top portion of the form and then request the DSO at your current school to complete the second part and email the form as instructed.
3. Passport photocopy (biometric page only). *
4. Copy of visa (or Change of Status approval notice) To upload, please save all pages into one PDF file*
5. I-94 Departure Record: print out your I-94 at https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home > click on Get most recent I-94; or provide the I-94 on the Change of Status approval notice I-797; I-94 should show class F-1 and admitted until date D/S.*
6. Financial Documentation 
   To upload, please save all bank statement pages into one PDF file. Prepare affidavits and employment letters as separate PDF files.
7. Copies of previous SEVIS I-20s*
   To upload, please save all pages into one PDF file
8. $75 Application and $50 Orientation Fees  Please enable pop-ups on your internet browser for online payment. Receipt will be emailed to your preferred address on file. Save receipt as PDF.
   

* Provide this document for all dependents (spouse/ children under 21) who will accompany you with I-94 status F-2, as well as marriage and birth certificates.

How to pay the fee:

Online payments (preferred): You can pay the fee online using a credit card or funds transfer from your local bank. For online payments, refer to the International Payment Tutorial (Flywire) for instructions. Please allow pop-ups on your internet browser. Please note that you must have completed Step 1 and Step 2 before you can make a payment online. Alternatively, you can pay the fee at any HCC campus and save the receipt.

Note: The payment term and entrance term may vary when paying the fee online. This is not a problem as the payment can be tracked by date.

 

 

1. Log in to your account on the HCC Student System
2. In Student Homepage, click on Checklists
3. Click on F-1 Student Checklist to upload the required documents (If you do not see an F-1 Student Checklist, please send an email to international@hccs.edu with your HCC student ID, "TRAN," and semester you're applying for, written in the subject line. Check your account again within 3 business days, and the F-1 Student Checklist should now be available.)

 

New applicants should wait about 2 hours after submission of the online application to access their F-1 Student Checklist.

* Monitor your F-1 Student Checklist for additional documents that may be required.

Tutorial - F1 Students Checklist_Prepare and Upload Documents

 

Login to your HCC Student Sign-In and view your To-Do list.  If the only item in your To-Do list is “I-20 In Process”, your application is under review by one of the International Admissions Advisors.  If you see any other items in your To-Do list, you must upload the required documents so that your application can be reviewed. 

Once you have uploaded all of your documents, you should wait at least 10 business days for the processing of the SEVIS Form I-20. This time will vary depending on when the application is submitted and how many applicants there are at that time. Applications are processed in the order they are received.

If you have not received any communication from our office within 10 business days, please email oiss.international@hccs.edu to check the status of your application.

 

You don't need the HCC SEVIS Form I-20 or to wait for the Mandatory International Orientation to enroll. However, if you haven't received your new I-20 within the first 3 weeks of the semester, please follow-up with your previous school DSO and your HCC DSO.

 Click on the link to download Next Steps for Admitted F-1 Transfer Students

 

You are responsible for requesting and completing all transfer-out steps required by your school.

Upon receipt of the official Transfer acceptance letter from HCC,  your Form I-20 should be transferred to SEVIS Houston Community College School code: HOU214F00354000. 

Once the record is transferred to HCC, your assigned DSO can process your "Transfer Pending I-20" and later, upon enrollment - your "Continuing Attendance I-20".