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Gillette College welcomes international applicants from all over the world. We are located in picturesque Campbell County, Wyoming, situated in the northeast corner of the state. Gillette is the “Energy Capital of the Nation”, conveniently located between the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming and the Black Hills of South Dakota. We have numerous students attend and graduate from our beautiful campus.
International Student Process
Deadline for Fall Semesters: July 15
Deadline for Spring Semesters: December 1
All documents must be submitted prior to these dates for acceptance.
For those international students seeking to obtain F1 visa status to become a full-time student, please complete the following steps:
- Click here to create your online account and submit your application for admission.
International students must submit the following documents to the Gillette College DSO:
- Passport
- Expiration date must be 6+ months from Academic Start Date
- Clear, all information legible
- No glare
- Not at an angle (flat)
- Color
- Scan or image accepted (pdf, jpg, png or tiff)
- Proof of English proficiency, if necessary
- TOEFL score of 61 iBT or 500 paper-based
- IELTS 5.5
- Duolingo 95
- SAT-Reading 540 Score
- ACT-Reading 18 Score
- or equivalent
- High School Transcripts, translated into English if necessary
- Must be officially translated (by a company certified by NACES)
- Must have graduation date
- Must come from an NCAA Guide Approved Entity
- Post-Secondary transcripts, if applicable, translated into English if necessary
- Must be officially translated (by a company certified by NACES)
- Must come directly from the institution
- Submit Confidential Financial Statement (CFS) with a signed official bank statement
- Bank statement must be 3 months to current (cannot be older)
- Must be an official document directly from financial institution, screenshots of accounts will not be accepted.
- Letter of Intent, if applicable
- All signatures are required upon submission
- I-20 Submission
- Draft I-20 emailed to student
- Student MUST reply with approval or corrections
- Once draft is approved by the student, DSO emails official acceptance letter and mails via FedEx the official I-20 to the student.
- Student will receive FedEx Tracking Number
- Draft I-20 emailed to student
- Pay I-901 SEVIS Fee
- Student will receive email from DSO with instructions
- More information HERE
- Embassy Interview
- Contact your closest US Embassy to schedule an appointment.
- More information HERE
- Activate Gillette College/Sheridan “Hub” Account
- Student will be emailed instructions to activate their Hub Account
- This activation creates your @sherdian.edu account, allowing student to receive all college communications, set-up class schedule, etc.
Before coming to the United States, all of your paperwork must be in order. This will help you avoid any violations that might prevent you from beginning classes. If you have questions about how to apply for a student visa or any other documentation, contact the Gillette College DSO at (307) 681-6006 or admissions@gillettecollege.org.
Housing: All international students must pay Housing Deposit online or by phone to secure their housing spot. More Information HERE.
- Original Documentation Submission to DSO
- F-1 Visa
- Medical Insurance
- Provide proof of US medical insurance coverage for full length of academic program start and end date.
- Noncompliance will result in coverage purchased by the institution and charged to the student’s account.
- I-94 Form
- Receive Tax Packet from DSO
- More Information HERE
- Attend New Student Orientation
- Orientation is mandatory for all new students; topics covered:
- Gillette College Student Rights & Responsibilities
- Campus Life
- Academic Advising Information
- Title IX
- Conduct
- Orientation is mandatory for all new students; topics covered:
- Purchase Books and Begin Classes
- Books may be purchased from bookstores located on each campus or online. Shop for books and supplies using course name and section number.
- Gillette College Bookstore – 307-681-6550
- Once you have your books, you are all set to begin your classes.
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An Investment in You
By considering Gillette College, you’ve taken the first step to a degree that pays off.
- A community of staff and faculty will be with you every step of the way.
- A personalized education that gets you prepared for a career.
- Paid internship opportunities while you complete your schooling.
- A learning environment which features a residential campus in the heart of Wyoming.
The Perfect Place to Begin
“Gillette College was my choice because it allowed me to start my college career in the US while playing basketball. The General Studies program will enable me to complete the necessary classes to easily transfer to another college or university to pursue a more focused Bachelor’s degree.”
Ali Sakho, Toronto, Canada
General Studies AA
Gillette College Welcomes International Applicants from All Over the World
GCCD is a great option for international students who want a quality education in a safe environment. Start achieving your goals here in Wyoming in the northeast corner of our state.