Enrollment Steps for Non-US Citizen Students
For non-US citizens who wish to enroll at Durham Tech, follow these enrollment steps. For questions regarding your immigration status and beyond, please contact the International Student Advisors and we will do our best to support you.
To schedule an appointment, contact the Center for the Global Learner at (919) 536-7264, ext. 3228, or email international@durhamtech.edu.
- 1. Choose A Program
View the list of Program and Pathways. For students whose first language is not US English, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses can help improve your higher-level English skills necessary for to successfully complete coursework for your chosen program.
- 2. Prepare Required Documents
Before starting the online application, please make sure you are able to submit the required documentation. These include:
- Proof of completion of a High School Diploma or Equivalent, or a College Degree. Any documents not in English must be accompanied by an official English Translation. If you are not sure what documents to provide, email international@durhamtech.edu.
- Required Immigration Documents. Review the table below for the required documentation of each immigration status. If your status is not listed, contact international@durhamtech.edu.
J-1: Visa stamp*, passport, I-94, DS-2019s
F-2: Visa stamp*, passport, I-94, I-20
J-2: Visa stamp*, passport, I-94, DS-2019s Asylee: I-94 OR Approval notice OR (if pending) EAD & receipt TPS: EAD/Work Permit AND/OR Approval Notice Refugee: I-94 OR Refugee Approval document H-1B: Visa stamp*, passport, I-94, approval notice Permanent Resident: Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) H-4: Visa stamp*, passport, I-94,approval notice; all H-1B docs DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals): EAD/Work permit AND/OR I-821 Approval Notice Undocumented Applicants
Durham Tech Admissions Policy for Undocumented Applicants follows the guidelines per the State Board of Community Colleges Code “23 SBCCC 02C .0301 Admission to Colleges”.
- Durham Tech admits undocumented applicants only if they graduated from a US public high school, private high school or home school that operates in compliance with State or local law.
- Durham Tech will not classify any undocumented applicants as NC residents for tuition purposes; therefore, all undocumented applicants will be charged the out-of-state tuition rate.
- When completing the Residency Determination Service (RDS), respond "NO" to the first question of “Do you claim to be a North Carolina resident?”. For assistance completing the residency application, contact (919) 835-2290 or visit ncresidency.org.
- Undocumented students will not be able to register for classes until after late registration (right before classes begin).
- 3. Complete Online Application
Complete an Online Application to the College.
View information about enrollment due dates.
During the application, students are required to submit evidence of residency status when completing a college application. The process is completed online through the Residency Determination Service (RDS).
High school seniors who have not yet graduated receive provisional acceptance to the college once they have completed the enrollment application and residency determination.
- 4. Receive Durham Tech ID Number and Activate Student Accounts
After your application is submitted and processed, wait to receive your Durham Tech ID number and account activation details via email. Then, follow the instructions to Activate your Self-Service Account and Login to Student Email.
Account Activation Instructions
If you do not receive this email 14 business days after submitting your application, contact international@durhamtech.edu for your Durham Tech ID number.
- 5. Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial Aid
Only some non-US citizen students qualify for Financial Aid. You must be admitted to an eligible program to receive financial aid. Visiting students do not qualify.
- To see if you qualify, visit the Financial Aid Office in the Wynn Center (Building 10), Room 10-210
- Durham Tech’s School Code: 005448
Scholarships
Non-US citizen students may qualify for the ConnectFund Grant (up to $2,000 over four semesters) if they recently graduated of Durham or Orange County/Chapel Hill-Carrboro High Schools
- 6. Complete New Student Orientation
Complete a New Student Orientation. Strongly encouraged for all new students.
- 7. Complete Placement Testing (if needed)
Take Placement Tests (English, Math, Computer, and English Speaking, if needed)
- Talk to an advisor to see if you require placement testing. Some recent US high school graduates do not need to take tests.
- All students who have not earned a US high school diploma, have not taken college level English in the US, or do not have adequate AP, SAT, or ACT scores will need to take the Accuplacer ESL test (reading, language use, sentence meaning, and listening).
- Health and Wellness program applicants should consult with an advisor to go over additional testing requirements.
- Testing is in Wynn Center (Building 10), Room 300 by appointment. Bring a photo ID and your student ID number. Schedules and test prep materials are online.
- 8. Meet an Advisor and Register for Courses
If you took the ACCUPLACER ESL test, after your test you will meet with an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advisor in the CGL (Building 1, Room 148). They will talk to you about your English placement and register you for EFL classes if needed.
Learn About EAP Testing and Course Placement
If you tested out of taking EFL classes, you may need additional testing before you meet with an academic advisor.
If you did not need the Accuplacer ESL test due to AP, SAT, or ACT scores or US college English credit, you can meet with an academic advisor in the Advising Center located in the Wynn Center (Building 10), room 10-200.
- 9. Pay for Courses
If you do not pay by your registration deadline, your courses will be deregistered.
View the tuition and fees chart to see in-state and out-of-state tuition rates.
Durham Tech now offers a tuition payment plan.
- If you qualify for an employer or non-profit sponsorship, the required documentation is due one week before the payment deadline.