How to apply for an International Student Visa
Welcome to Queens College and thank you for your interest in attending one of New York’s finest institutions of higher education. To assist you in applying for an International Student Visa, we have outlined the options available.
Undergraduate Admissions
Mon-Fri 9:00AM – 4:30PM
Phone: 718-997-5600
Email: admissions@qc.cuny.edu
The International Students and Scholars Department
Director: Patrick O’Connell
Location: King Hall 207
Phone: 718-997-4440
Fax: 718-997-4429
Email: iss@qc.cuny.edu
Undergraduate Admissions
- Review the list of undergraduate programs offered by Queens College.
- English requirement: a minimum TOEFL of 500.
- Apply to Queens College through the online CUNY application system.
- Once your application is accepted, you will receive an acceptance letter from Queens College.
- After acceptance, apply for your I-20 Visa through the Office of International Students and Scholars.
Graduate Admissions
- Review the list of graduate programs offered by Queens College.
- Review the graduate admissions requirements page to ensure that you understand the application requirements for your intended program of study.
- Minimum English requirements vary by department. See details on the Graduate Degree Programs page.
- Apply to Queens College through the online Graduate Application form.
- Once your application is accepted, you will receive an acceptance letter from Queens College.
- After acceptance, apply for your I-20 Visa through the Office of International Students and Scholars.
English Language Requirements
For degree programs, proficiency in English is required of all applicants whose first language is not English and who were educated in a country where English is not the official language.
Application Deadlines
- Undergraduate: Ongoing rolling admissions
- Graduate: Vary by Graduate Degree Program
Applying to the English Language Institute (ELI) – an intensive English program
For international students interested in attending a full-time course of study in English as a Second Language (ESL) within Queens College’s English language Institute. A TOEFL score is not required to apply. I-20s are available.
Applying to the Queens College ELI Path Program - a pre-matriculation program
For international students interested in attending Queens College and who meet all of the college’s admission standards except for language proficiency.
This is a pre-matriculation program designed to increase international students’ potential for success at Queens College through intensive English language training. Students accepted into this program are provisionally admitted to Queens College, but first attend the ELI. After meeting the progression standards, students matriculate into a program of study at Queens.
The required standards for matriculation into an undergraduate degree program are (1) achieving an ELI level of 7 or passing the ELI exam with a score of 100 or more and (2) sitting for CUNY’s Placement exam in Reading and Writing. The required standard for matriculation into a graduate program varies by department.
Application Deadlines for Students Applying from Abroad
- Fall: February 1
- Spring: September 15