International Student Academic Request Form

This form is for international students who are requesting any of the following:

High or Low credit
Quarter off (vacation quarter)
Degree audit request (graduation)
Enrollment verification letter
Transfer out
Recommendation letter

Your request will be processed by the TCC International Advising team and you will be contacted by email (TCC email address) within 3-5 business days.

Contact Information

Last (Family) Name

First (Given) Name

Student ID #:

SEVIS ID # or Date of Birth

Gender

Country of Citizenship

TCC Email Address

Please check all of your requests:

Any other questions/comments? List them here:

High Credit

Looking to enroll in more than 19 credits for an upcoming quarter? Please complete the below questions:

For which quarter are you requesting high credit?

How many credits would you like to take?

Why are you requesting high credit?

Low Credit

According to immigration requirements, a student on an F1 visa must enroll in 12 credits per quarter while in the United States. Low credit can only be approved in very specific instances.

For which quarter are you requesting low credit?

How many credits would you like to take?

For which reason are you requesting low credit?

Quarter off (vacation quarter)

Students are eligible for a vacation quarter after they have completed three consecutive terms at TCC or for their first Summer term. Please complete the below only if you are eligible for a quarter off.

Which quarter are you requesting off?

Why are you requesting a quarter off?

Have you taken a quarter off before?

Yes

No

If yes, please indicate the term and year.

Will you be leaving the country during your quarter off?

Yes, but I already have a travel signature

Yes, but I NEED a travel signature

No, I will be staying in the U.S.

Current I-20 Expiration Date (Program End Date)

Do you want to continue paying for your medical insurance?

Yes, I want to remain covered under Firebird Insurance, and I will pay the expense.

No, I understand that I will not be covered under medical insurance during my quarter off and all medical expenses incurred must be paid by me.

Attention: Please refer to the Firebird policy prior to selecting no. You may want to consider keeping your insurance if you are being treated for a pre-existing condition or if you plan to stay in the U.S.

Degree Audit Request...Congrats, you are graduating!

For students preparing for graduation, you must complete a Degree Audit with your Academic Advisor. Please schedule a meeting with your advisor BEFORE filling out the below form.

What is your graduation major?

Which quarter will you graduate?

Please provide the email address where you would like to receive your degree audit results.

Enrollment verification letter

A enrollment verification letter is an official letter indicating your current, future or past enrollment at TCC.

Please share the reason for your enrollment verification letter request:

When was your first quarter at TCC?

What is your major?

Please check what you need included in the letter:
Check all that apply

Current quarter class registration

Next quarter class registration

Unofficial transcript showing all classes and grades

Transfer out

We hate to see you go, but want to help you take your next. Note: You must pay all outstanding tuition and fees to the college before transferring out.

To which college/university are you transferring?

Why are you transferring out?
Check all that apply

What will be your last quarter at TCC?

What is the start date of your new school?

On what day would you like your form I-20 transferred?

College/University acceptance letter

Recommendation Letter

Need a recommendation for a job or university application? Tell us your accomplishments so we can best write your letter.

Why are you requesting a recommendation letter?

Scholarship application

College/University application

Job

Other

Please list all of the following: Awards, honors, recognition, volunteer experience, community service, etc.

Describe your personality in 3-5 words:

Describe your academic strengths in 3-5 words:

Current cumulative GPA