This document provides information about Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) for international students. It outlines that MVCC offers over 90 academic programs at an affordable price with strong transfer agreements to 4-year institutions. It details the services provided to international students, including orientation, advising, and clubs/activities. The document promotes MVCC's location in Utica, NY and encourages students to get involved in campus life through housing and over 50 student clubs.

1. Your
MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MVCC
starts HERE!
mvcc.edu
International
Student
Guide

2. QUALITY EDUCATION AT AN
AFFORDABLE PRICE MVCC OFFERS ONE OF SUNY’S
MOST COMPREHENSIVE ARRAYS OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, WITH
TUITION AMONG SUNY’S LOWEST
90+ PROGRAMS FOR CAREER
AND TRANSFER INCLUDING LIBERAL ARTS,
HOSPITALITY, BUSINESS, CYBERSECURITY, ENGINEERING, AND
NANOTECHNOLOGY
170+ ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS WITH
4-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
MANY OFFER MVCC-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP YOU
CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
IN EVERY DISCIPLINE GIVE YOU HANDS-ON
EXPERIENCE IN YOUR FIELD
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING AND 50+
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
A FULL COLLEGE EXPERIENCE THAT SUPPORTS ACADEMIC SUCCESS
ACADEMIC SUPPORT DEDICATED TO YOUR
COLLEGE COMPLETION, MVCC OFFERS FREE TUTORING WITH
PROFESSIONAL AND PEER TUTORS, SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION,
STUDY GROUPS, AND STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOPS
START
STRONG!
START
YOUR
FUTURE
WITH
MVCC!

3. WHY MVCCFIRST?
Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) is a unit of the State University
of New York (SUNY), the largest university system in the United States.
Save money on tuition by completing the first two years of your bachelor’s
degree at MVCC
Increase your chances of succeeding at a top-ranked college or university
Start your education at a smaller school with a focus on student support
Work on your English skills
Try a new academic discipline – MVCC has more than 90 academic programs
Get an additional year or work experience in the USA with Optional Practical
Training after completion of your MVCC degree
Fully accredited, comprehensive
community college
Faculty who are leaders in their
fields and recognized for their
teaching excellence
5-Star Nationally Recognized Phi
Theta Kappa honor society
Honors program encourages excel-
lence in undergraduate research
Member of MIT international FabLab
network with 3-D printers and
state-of-the-art equipment
A diverse student body; 25+
languages spoken here
MVCC inspires confidence through
our commitment to a discrimination-
and violence-free environment
Small class sizes ensure more
personal attention for each student
Unique hands-on learning
opportunities in MVCC’s
state-of-the-art labs
MVCC embraces our
community – welcoming
students from across the
street to around the globe
Honors Program
encourages excellence in
undergraduate research
MVCC
A COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION

4. TRANSFERYOUR FUTURE
STARTS AT
MVCC

5. Most 4-year colleges will accept all credits from MVCC’s programs, and many colleges
and universities have scholarships specifically for students transferring from MVCC.
TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE:
MVCC’s Transfer Services Office
is dedicated to helping you plan
for your educational goals.
Individual TRANSFER assis-
tance, workshops, and a Transfer
Fair each semester are just a
few of the ways we can help you
PLAN YOUR PATH.
TRANSFER. TRANSFORM.
Some of MVCC’s popular
transfer choices:
Biology
Business Administration
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Digital Animation
Engineering
Education
General Studies
Graphic Design
Human Services
Psychology
Physical Sciences
STEM programs
START HERE, GO FAR
Here are some of our most
popular transfer colleges:

6. SUPPORT
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
MVCC provides many services designed
for international students. Our Office
of International Student Services (ISS)
connects new and current international
students and helps provide a comfortable
transition so that they may be successful
in their academic program.

7. SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES MVCC OFFERS
OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
Orientation and arrival
assistance
Cultural adjustment assistance
SEVIS/Immigration advisement
Introduction to the College
Experience Course designed
for international students
Peer Mentor Program
Academic advisement and
transfer planning
International student clubs,
associations, and festivals
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
COUNSELING CENTER
HEALTH CENTER
ESL
LEARNING CENTER
TRANSFER SERVICES
CAREER SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY
MVCC SUPPORT
OFFICES:
ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE (ESL) AT MVCC:
• TOEFL/IELTS not required
• MVCC placement tests will
determine your appropriate
English level
• All levels of ESL classes offered
• Students may begin academic
coursework during their final
level of ESL
• SUNY’s only ESL Certificate
Program
Students will be fully admitted
into college-level coursework if
they submit scores of:
• 500 on TOEFL
• 173 on computer-based TOEFL
• 61 on TOEFL iBT
• 5.5 on IELTS
(Scores on standardized tests
are valid for two years)

8. APPLY1 There are two ways to apply to MVCC, and both are free! Apply
online at www.mvcc.edu/apply (choose the international option)
OR download the international application at
www.mvcc.edu/international-apply. Send your completed
application and supporting materials to International Student
Services. First-time students, please send your materials,
including high school transcripts and financial documentation,
at least three to four months before the start date. Learn about
the documents you need to submit at
www.mvcc.edu/international.
2 Return the Acceptance Confirmation Form to International
Student Services once you receive your acceptance packet and
Form I-20.
3 Pay the US SEVIS Fee of $200 and have a printed receipt that
proves payment before your visa interview. Find out how to pay
your SEVIS Fee at www.fmjfee.com.
4 Apply for your visa as soon as possible! There may be
considerable wait times for both the visa interview and visa
processing. Wait time information for specific embassies and
consulates is available at http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/
general/wait-times.html/.
5 Complete your housing application and return it with your $100
housing deposit to secure your room. Contact
housing@mvcc.edu for on-campus housing information.
6 Communicate your travel plans to International Student
Services. An airport shuttle is available for transport to MVCC.
7 Attend International Student Orientation for mandatory
placement tests, advisement sessions, and an introduction to
campus!
Mail:
International Student Services
Mohawk Valley Community College
1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY 13501-5394 (USA)
Email: international.admissions@mvcc.edu
Telephone: 001.315.792.5354
Fax: 001.315.792.5527

9. SAVEBIG
MVCC
TUITION:
$7,920
THE BREAKDOWN:
Estimated international student expenses
in US Dollars for one academic year
(nine months):
MVCC tuition: $7,920
Room and board: $7,825
Fees: $640
International health insurance: $1,301
Books, supplies and personal
Expenses: $2,000
Total: $19,686
Community College Average: $8,750
Room and board: $10,000
Fees: $800
International health insurance: $1,301
Books, supplies and personal expenses:
$2,600
Total: $23,451
SUNY Four-Year College tuition: $16,320
Room and board: $11,370
Fees: $1,384
International health insurance: $1,301
Books, supplies and personal expenses:
$2,680
Total: $33,055
Private Four-Year College tuition:
$34,000
Room and board: $13,000
Fees: $2,000
International health insurance: $1,890
Books, supplies and personal expenses:
$3,000
Total: $53,890
MVCC costs about a third less than a
NYS public four-year college and is
less than one-fourth the average cost
of a private four-year college.
– www.collegeboard.com
Even if you plan to go on to a four-year
college or university, MVCC is a great
place to start your education and SAVE
BIG tuition dollars.
International students are required to
complete the Financial Sponsor Form
at www.mvcc.edu/international-
admissions/fsa-4 and show sufficient
proof of funding prior to admission at
MVCC. This form should be completed
by the student as well as the financial
sponsor. The international application will
not be considered complete until Interna-
tional Student Services receives proof of
financial sponsorship.
Learn about scholarships available to
international students coming to MVCC
at www.mvcc.edu/international.
Learn about all of MVCC scholarships at
www.mvcc.edu/scholarships.

10. GREATLOCATION

11. MVCC IS LOCATED IN UTICA –
a safe, small, diverse American
city of 60,000 people in Central
New York State. It is within driv-
ing distance of many major cities,
including Boston and New York,
which are about four hours away
by car. Toronto, Montreal, and
Philadelphia are fewer than five
hours away by car, and
Washington, D.C., is about
seven hours away by car.
DIVERSITY: Utica is the
cultural melting pot of
Upstate New York – more
than 50 nationalities are
represented, bringing a rich
variety of restaurants to the
city, so you can try cuisines
from all over the world.
EXPERIENCE: Expand your
worldview in Utica! The city is
home to Munson-Williams-
Proctor Arts Institute, an
internationally recognized fine
arts center, which is located right
across the street from the historic
Utica Public Library, and down
the road from the Stanley Center
for the Arts, which brings Broad-
way shows and performances to
the city. Utica is also home to a
zoo; trails for biking, hiking,
skiing, and snowboarding; and
the Utica Comets hockey team.
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Rochester
Syracuse
MVCC
Utica Campus
MVCC
Rome Campus
Albany
Boston
Washington, DC
Toronto, Canada
Montreal, Canada
Philadelphia
Oneonta
Binghamton
New York
City
Plattsburgh
Potsdam

12. MVCCLIFEGET THE FULL
COLLEGE
EXPERIENCE!

13. GET INVOLVED.
MVCC has more than 50 clubs for a variety of interests, in-
cluding Criminal Justice, Drama Club, Gay/Straight Alliance,
International Club, Student Voice newspaper, Black Student
Union, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, Student Nurses’
Organization, and Welders Among Communities. Student
clubs help you practice what you’ve learned, connect with
other students, and be a part of the college community. For a
complete list of student clubs, visit www.mvcc.edu/activities.
LIVE HERE.
SUCCEED HERE.
At MVCC, we are proud of our
traditional on-campus living
program, which offers a holistic
college experience that fosters
a living/learning environment so
you can grow personally, socially,
and culturally, as well as academ-
ically. Together, students learn
the importance of cooperation,
tolerance, sensitivity, civility, and
respect. Academic-themed pro-
gramming, as well as intervention
programs, provides students with
the tools necessary to achieve
their greatest potential.
MVCC’s award-winning
Cultural Series brings
exciting events to the com-
munity each semester in
our state-of-the-art theaters
and venues in Utica and
Rome. Events include con-
certs, comedians, theater,
movies, lectures, and more.
And most are FREE for
students.
MVCC appreciates and
celebrates the cultures
of our students and our
world. The Diversity and
Global View graduation
requirement guarantees
exposure to a broad range
of lectures, films, concerts,
and performances.
EXPANDYOURHORIZONS.
GETCULTURED.
SAFE
SPACE

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15. #For information about MVCC student outcomes, financial aid, debt, employment, and more, visit www.mvcc.edu/consumer.
Public Services
Criminal Justice, AS
Criminal Justice, AAS
Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic, AAS
Fire Protection Technology, AAS
Law Enforcement, AAS
Sports & Recreation
Liberal Arts, Mathematics & Science:
Physical Education, AS
Liberal Arts, Mathematics & Science:
Sports Medicine, AS
Recreation & Leisure Services, AAS
Technologies & Trades
Air Conditioning Technology: Refrigeration, AOS
Civil Engineering Technology, AAS
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), AOS
Electrical Engineering Technology, AAS
Electrical Service Technician:
Electrical Maintenance Option, AOS
Geospatial Technology, AAS
Mechanical Engineering Technology, AAS
Mechanical Technology: Aircraft Maintenance, AAS
School Facilities Management, AAS
Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, AAS
Welding Technology, AOS
Individual Studies
Individual Studies, AA, AS, AAS, AOS
Applicants interested in an Individual Studies
degree must contact the Admissions Office before
applying to the College.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Administrative Assistant
Airframe and Powerplant Technician
Allied Health Care: Medical Coding and Billing
Carpentry & Masonry
Chef Training
CNC Machinist Technology
Coaching
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
Cybersecurity
Electronic Technician
English as a Second Language
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Heating and Air Conditioning
Hotel Technology: Front Office Technology
Individual Studies: Allied Health
Industrial/Commercial Electricity
Insurance
Law Enforcement
Machinist Technology
Mechatronics
Media Marketing & Management
Medical Assistant
Photography
Refrigeration
School Facilities Management
Small Business Management
Surgical Technology
Welding
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Childhood Education,
History, AS
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Childhood Education,
Mathematics, AS
Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies/
Choldhood Education-SUNY Oneonta AS
Engineering, Math & Physics
Engineering Science, AS
Liberal Arts, Mathematics & Science: Chemistry,
AS
Liberal Arts, Mathematics & Science: Physics, AS
Environmental Sciences
Chemical Technology, AAS
Health & Human Services
Chemical Dependency Practitioner, AAS
Educational Sign Language Interpretation, AAS
Health Studies: Radiologic Technology, AAS
Human Services, AAS
Nursing, AAS
Nutrition & Dietetics, AS
Respiratory Care, AAS
Hospitality
Culinary Arts Management, AOS
Food Service Administration:
Restaurant Management, AAS
Hotel Technology:
Meeting Services Management, AAS
Information Technology
Computer Information Systems, AAS
Computer Science, AS
Computer Science: Cybersecurity, AS
Data Processing, Programming & Systems, AAS
Web Development and Information Design, AAS
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies, AS
Liberal Arts & Sciences:
Humanities & Social Science, AA
Liberal Arts & Sciences: International Studies, AA
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Psychology, AS
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Public Policy, AS
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Theater, AA
Liberal Arts, Mathematics &
Sciences
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics & Science,
AA
Liberal Arts, Mathematics & Science: Biology, AS
Liberal Arts, Mathematics & Science:
Environmental Science & Forestry, AS
Liberal Arts, Mathematics & Science: Geology, AS
Liberal Arts, Mathematics & Science:
Health Science, AS
Liberal Arts, Mathematics & Science:
Mathematics, AS
TYPES OF ASSOCIATE DEGREES
AS: Associate in Science, for students who plan to
continue at a four-year college.
AA: Associate in Arts, generally for programs intend-
ed for transfer to a four-year college.
AAS: Associate in Applied Science, for those seek-
ing to enter the workforce or a four-year college.
AOS: Associate in Occupational Studies, for
students who intend to enter the workforce.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
(by area of interest)
Art, Design & Marketing
Digital Animation, AAS
Fine Arts, AS
Graphic Communication: Graphic Arts
Technology, AAS
Graphic Communication: Graphic Design, AAS
Graphic Communication: Illustration, AAS
Media Marketing & Management, AAS
Photography, AAS
Business
Accounting, AAS
Administrative Assistant, AAS
Business Administration, AS
Business Management, AAS
Business Management:
Computer Applications, AAS
Business Management:
Human Resources, AAS
Business Management:
International Business, AAS
Business Management: Marketing, AAS
Business Management:
Recreation Management, AAS
Financial Services Management, AAS
Education
Liberal Arts & Sciences:
Adolescence Education, Biology, AS
Liberal Arts & Sciences:
Adolescence Education, Chemistry, AS
Liberal Arts & Sciences:
Adolescence Education, Earth Science, AS
Liberal Arts & Sciences:
Adolescence Education, English, AS
Liberal Arts & Sciences:
Adolescence Education, History/Social Studies, AS
Liberal Arts & Sciences:
Adolescence Education, Mathematics, AS
Liberal Arts & Sciences:
Adolescence Education, Physics, AS
Liberal Arts & Sciences:
Adolescence Education, Teacher Transfer, AS
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Childhood Education
(Birth - 6th grade) Utica College Transfer, AS
Liberal Arts & Sciences:
Childhood Education, Teacher Transfer, AS
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Childhood Education,
English, AS
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Childhood Education,
General Science, AS

16. Utica Campus 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY 13501 Rome Campus 1101 Floyd Ave., Rome, NY 13440
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MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MVCC
CONTACT INFORMATION
International Student Services Address:
Mohawk Valley Community College
1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY 13501-5394 (USA)
Phone: 011.315.792.5354
Web:
http://mvcc.edu/international
Email:
international.admissions@mvcc.edu
Fax:
001.315.792.5527
Facebook:
facebook.com/mvccinternationalstudentservices
Skype:
mvcc-internationalstudents
Twitter:
@MVCCglobal
Instagram:
@MVCCGlobal