International Students
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Welcome to Butler International Students!
At Butler, we have a long history of welcoming students from all around the world. Our central location in the U.S., affordable cost, strong transfer pathways, and safe, supportive environment make Butler an ideal place to start your U.S. education.
We’ve created a step-by-step checklist for international students. This will guide you through what you need to know so you can feel confident beginning this new chapter.
Provide Required Documentation
Email all documentation to international@butlercc.edu.
- Bank Statements showing an amount equal to at least $16,819 USD. Scanned copies are accepted.
- Sponsor Letter or Financial Guarantee Form that is hand signed and recently dated. Scanned copies are accepted.
- Secondary School Examination Results or Final Certificates in English. Scanned copies are accepted.
- International Housing Statement stating where you intend to live while attending Butler.
- A copy of your passport
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Butler charges a $75 non-refundable processing fee after your application has been accepted.
- Application for Admission completed in full, at www.butlercc.edu/apply
- Current Bank Statements showing at least $16,819 USD (scanned copy acceptable).
- Sponsor Letter/Financial Guarantee Form hand signed and dated recently (scanned copy acceptable)
- Secondary School Examination Results/Final Certificates in English (scanned copy acceptable)
- Official U.S. University/College Transcripts Official transcripts must be sent from all colleges/universities attended within the U.S.
- Transfer Status Form confirming current SEVIS status, signed by International Advisor at previous school
- Proof of English Proficiency - See below for accepted scores/transcripts
- Copies of Immigration Documents Passport, Visa, I-94, all previous I-20’s, including initial I-20
- Negative TB Test Results taken within the U.S., if available. Students without a TB test must notify the International Office for further guidance.
- $75 non-refundable processing fee paid after student's completed application is approved for admission to Butler.
Application for Admission completed in full, at www.butlercc.edu/apply.
Documentation showing current visa/status in the U.S. Possible documents include:
- Copy of non-immigrant visa or I-797 Receipt notice from USCIS showing pending or approved immigrant or non-immigrant status
All F-1 international student applicants must meet English proficiency requirements for admission. The following methods are acceptable for meeting this requirement. Scores must be less than three years old:
- For students whose country’s official language is English, English proficiency may be met with a secondary English grade and overall secondary grade point average equivalent to 2.0 or better. If this is not met, another acceptable score must be submitted.
- TOEFL 61 (iBT), 173 (CBT), 500 (PBT) (Butler institution code: 6191)
- IELTS 5.0
- Duolingo English Test 90
- PTE 50
- Completion of Advanced Level II or higher at Wichita State University's Intensive English Language Center (IELC). Student must have grades of "C" or better in all classes.
- Academic credit of 12 hours or more from a U.S. college or university (or one year from a U.S. high school) with a 2.0 or "C" grade point average
- iTEP 3.5
Travel to Butler
International students should arrange travel to the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita (ICT), which is the closest airport. International students can request transportation to or from this airport if requested at least one week in advance. Airport transportation is not available in the week prior to the start of each semester or in the first week of classes. To request an airport pickup, complete the Airport Pickup Form and send it to international@butlercc.edu.
Upon Arrival
New F-1 international students must check-in in person with International Office staff when they arrive. This can be done at either the Andover or El Dorado campus and is the first step for the pre-enrollment process. Bring your passport with you. Check-in is available on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday. Refer to your acceptance letter for your check-in deadline.
Health Insurance
All full-time F-1 international students are required to purchase health insurance coverage before enrolling in classes each term. Butler Community College does not provide medical insurance. Because healthcare in the United States is extremely expensive, we strongly recommend that students have continued coverage without gaps between semesters. Students must submit documentation showing active coverage for the term before enrolling. Coverage must cover the full academic term. All new students must take placement tests in English and Math before enrolling. Meet with an International Office Advisor or Specialist in El Dorado or Andover to get started on placement testing.
Placement Testing
The first placement test is free. Students must bring a photo ID to take the placement test, such as a passport or student ID. We recommend allowing 3-4 hours for placement testing. Students should begin placement tests no later than 1pm.
Tuberculosis Testing
International students from most countries must take a tuberculosis (TB) test in the United States before enrolling in classes, per Kansas Department of Health & Environment requirements. If you have had a TB test taken in the US within the last 5 years, you can submit a copy of those results to meet this requirement. TB tests can be taken for free at the College Health Office at either campus after you are admitted as a student. After completing the TB test, you will be given a paper saying you are cleared for enrollment. Give this paper to your International Advisor.
Once you have completed the pre-enrollment steps above, you are ready to enroll in classes! You must meet with an International Advisor to select your classes for the semester. Course enrollment must be done in person each semester. You must enroll before the semester begins. International Advisors are available on a walk-in basis. We recommend enrolling as early as possible for the best course availability, since course sections may fill and are not guaranteed. New student enrollment advising sessions typically take 30-45 minutes.
Andover Campus
International Advisors are available on a walk-in basis Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, and Friday 10am-5pm.
El Dorado Campus
An International Advisor is available on most Thursdays from 9am-5pm. Call 316.322.3230 or email international@butlercc.edu to set up an appointment for advising in El Dorado.
Checklists & Forms
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