For International Students
Offering a home away from home...
Whether by way of ship, plane, or train consider Montreat College a part of your destination.
Consider the following:
A welcoming community...
No matter where you are coming from, we are glad you are here. Our community has welcomed international students from 12 countries in the Fall 2010 semester alone. Our international students are part of what makes Montreat College the diverse institution that it is-we value your input and presence in this community.
Supportive staff...
We want to see you succeed and pursue your dreams. We will do everything we can to make your transition to America a pleasant experience as you make your home in the mountains of western North Carolina. Please let us know if we can assist you in any way!
Nurturing faculty...
Our professors are here for you. They are confident in their fields and are willing to help you acclimate to a new culture in addition to helping you in your academic pursuits.
Captivating scenery...
Our small community offers an opportunity to live, work, and have fun in the mountains of North Carolina. Time spent at Montreat College is time that you will be stimulated academically, spiritually, and relationally. You will be inspired as you walk among friendly faces and breathe in the fresh mountain air.
Words we live by: Christ-Centered, Student Focused, Service Driven.
We welcome you to join us on our mission!
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Perspectives about Montreat College...
Philip Spence
My name is Philip Spence and I’m from Northern Ireland. This is my second full year  at Montreat College. I first heard of Montreat College back in January of 2009 after getting accepted into an exchange program to come to college in America for a year. I felt a pull to come to Montreat, and it stood out among all of the rest of schools I could choose from. It appealed to me because of what the school stood for: Christ-centeredness. I had a longing to be part of an environment that equipped me and helped me to grow and mature in faith in Jesus Christ. He brought me here to Montreat to carry that out. I arrived at Montreat College in August 2009 to commence the Fall Semester, and it didn’t take me long to fall in love with everything that Montreat is. I immediately felt at home, I thank God for that. I became part of the soccer team here at Montreat and got involved with other activities at the school, as I had decided to make the most of this blessing. God opened the door and paved the way for me to remain here at Montreat beyond a year to carry out my studies, now as a Bible & Religion major with a Cross Cultural Ministries concentration.
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Requirements for Coming to Montreat from Outside the US
Montreat College is authorized to grant I-20's for the purposes of obtaining an F-1 student visa only. In order to receive an F-1 visa you must be planning to study full time.
International applicants must be a graduate of a secondary school system or the equivalent and must have sufficient proficiency in the English language so they are able to study at the college level.
International students entering the College of Arts and Sciences must submit:
International students who have lived in the United States for less than two years and/or have not graduated from an English-speaking school or who are currently living outside the United States must submit:
OBTAINING AN I-20 FORM
Before an I-20 form can be issued, students must:
- Have applied and been accepted to Montreat College
- Submit final, official transcripts and test scores (TOEFL, SAT, ACT, or IELTS)
- Submit the housing form and advanced deposit of $100 (USD) - this is issued to the student once they have been accepted
- Submit the International Student Financial Obligation Form with supporting documents - this is issued to the student once the financial aid package has been determined
- Submit the International Student Financial Affidavit Form with supporting documents - this is issued to the student once the financial aid package has been determined
- Submit completed Montreat College Medical Forms - these forms are issued to the student once they have been accepted
- Submit any balance due, in full, for the term in which they intend to enroll
Once all of the items above have been reviewed and approved and all necessary paperwork is in order, a determination on the issuance of an I-20 will be made. Montreat College has the right to refuse the issuance of an I-20 for any reason and may request additional information at any time prior to or after an I-20 has been issued.
Click here for further information about the application process or issuance of an I-20.
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