International Student Admission

Applicants who are citizens of a country other than the United States may apply for admission to Butler County Community College (BC3) and petition for a F-1 international student visa. International students must enroll full-time (12+ credits) in a credit bearing associate degree program during the fall and spring semesters and are only permitted to take one class fully online per semester. They may take courses at any BC3 location and will be advised by the assigned Designated School Official (DSO). 

In order to be considered for admission, the prospective student should follow the enrollment steps outlined on bc3.edu/international. 

If eligible for admission to BC3, the applicant will receive an acceptance letter and a “Certificate of Eligibility” form I-20 for visa interview or change of status. An international student is charged the international/out-of-state tuition rate and is not eligible for federal financial aid programs. Submission deadlines for materials are imposed to allow sufficient time for processing. Current deadline dates are June 15 for the fall semester (August) and November 15 for the spring semester (January). BC3 does not have on-campus housing for students or the support of an International Student Services Office. Please direct questions regarding this process to admissions@bc3.edu.