Kishwaukee proudly welcomes students from all around the world. As part of our student body, international students make valuable contributions that enrich our entire community. We have admitted students from more than 20 different countries.
Coming to school in the United States can expand your horizons and offer many new opportunities for learning, making friends and preparing for a future career. For more information on studying in the U.S., please visit https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/.
Kishwaukee College is an accredited State of Illinois public community college that awards two-year associate degrees. These degrees prepare students to transfer to a college or university to complete bachelor's degrees.
The College is located in Malta, IL six miles west of Northern Illinois University
in DeKalb and 70 miles west of Chicago. Kishwaukee College is authorized by the United
States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) to enroll noncitizens.
As a community college, Kishwaukee College does not have on-campus housing for students.
Most international students live in DeKalb in apartments located around the Northern
Illinois University campus. The DeKalb community offers a variety of restaurants,
cultural activities and more.
Students who do not own a car can travel to Kishwaukee College by public transportation. A bus schedule and bus pass will be available at the time of registration. A directory
of apartments in DeKalb is available online.
Submit a copy of your passport to Kish.
Kishwaukee College
21193 Malta Road
Malta, IL 60150-9699
Provide proof of written and oral English competency by submitting official copies of scores from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Kishwaukee College requires a TOEFL score of 61 on the Internet-Based Test (iBT) or 500 on the Paper-Based Test (PBT). A minimum band score of 6.0 is required on the IELTS Academic test. An alternative option is the successful completion of Level 109 at an ELS Language Center.
Submit an International Student Statement of Finances to demonstrate that you have adequate financial resources to meet your educational expenses. Kishwaukee College requires that all F-1 visa status applicants submit evidence of adequate financial support to cover costs of attendance for at least one full year of studies. This support may be provided through any combination of personal or sponsored funds.
If supported by personal and/or family funds, submit a signed International Student Statement of Finances and an original bank statement reflecting an available bank balance equal to or greater than $28,750 for Fall 2024-Spring 2025. An additional $4,200 is required for each dependent. Personal bank and sponsor letters should be signed or stamped by the sponsor/bank official and can be sent by mail, fax or email. These documents cannot be older than ninety (90) days from the initial term start date.
All international students who are transferring from a college or university, within the United States must have the International Transfer to Kishwaukee College form completed by the institution last attended. They are also required to submit copies of their current and former I-20s, I-94 records and I-901 SEVIS fee receipt.
All documents can be sent to the following address:
Kishwaukee College
Lauren Duval
21193 Malta Road
Malta, IL 60150-9699
Once students receive their I-20 from Kishwaukee College, they must pay the I-901 SEVIS fee at www.fmjfee.com prior to visa appointment. The I-20 can only be delivered to the student.
The application and all required materials must be completed and received by the following deadlines:
All documents submitted to Kishwaukee College become the property of the College and will not be returned to the student.
Any international student must register for a minimum of 12 semester hours credit each semester. At least nine credits must consist of in-person instruction.
The 2024-2025 tuition rate for international students holding F-1 visas is $456 per credit hour.
Final approval for admission of international students rests with the Office of the Vice President of Student Services.
Kishwaukee College will host three upcoming information sessions for high school students interested in the Early College Program or Engineering, Math & Science Academy (EMSA). The information sessions are open to current high school sophomores and juniors along with their parents/guardians.
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