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Prospective International Students at Durham Tech
Admissions Policy for Those Who Are Not Currently in the U.S.
Durham Technical Community College currently does not accept students or issue I-20’s to students who are abroad. This is explained in the Durham Tech admissions policy letter. For those who are already in the United States, please see the next section.

For Those in the U.S. with Another Visa

For those who are in the U.S. with another valid visa, it may be possible to change visa status to F-1 student visa. The checklist for change of status lists everything that must be completed before we can issue the I-20. The I-20 is then used to apply for the F-1 student visa (either by returning to the home country or by submitting an application for change of status to USCIS in the Department of Homeland Security).

After reviewing the checklist, if you need more information about admissions and possibly changing your current visa to F-1 student visa status, please contact Margaret Newhouse at newhousem@durhamtech.edu or 919-536-7202. General admissions information is also available under the general admissions area of our web site.

For Transfer Students

To be eligible to transfer to our college, your current school must verify that you hold the F-1 visa in good standing. If this is not the case, you will probably have to apply for reinstatement or leave the U.S. to reapply for an F-1 visa. Please view the checklist for transfer and the transfer clearance form that your current school must complete.

ESL and EFL Courses

English as a Second Language (ESL)
Durham Technical Community College offers a variety of noncredit ESL courses for students who need to improve their English skills: three beginning levels, two intermediate levels, and one advanced level. In addition to helping students acquire basic English skills for everyday life, these courses teach students about the American culture.

Classes meet in both Durham and Orange counties in order to meet the needs of the Durham Tech service area. Students are required to take a placement test before enrolling in the classes.

For more information, please review ESL Frequently Asked Questions and the ESL Course Information.

English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
Durham Tech offers EFL 181 and EFL 182 for students who need to improve their English skills to succeed in academic programs. These courses have prerequisites of ENG 70 and RED 70. For more information, please contact Gwen Barclay-Toy at barclayg@durhamtech.edu.

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