• If you are accepted to Bethany College pending your high-school graduation, you will be required to submit a transcript indicating completion during your first semester. All records must be in English. If your school or government is not able to produce transcripts in English, you can request and submit a document-by-document translation and evaluation from one of the NACES member agencies.
• If you intend to request transfer credit for previous post-secondary work, submit official copies of NACES member evaluations of academic records from any post-secondary educational institution you have attended outside the United States. If you do not intend to request transfer credit, you may submit an official transcript directly from the non-U.S. institution. Submit official copies of any U.S. transcripts directly from the institution. For additional information, see the International Transcript Policy.
• If your native language is not English and you did not attend a secondary school in which English was the language of instruction, you must demonstrate English language proficiency. This may be satisfied by documentation of a preferred score of 70 or above on the TOEFL Internet-based test, 6 or above on the IELTS, or 95 or above on DuoLingo. Bethany College will also accept documentation of successful completion of ELS 112 as proof of English proficiency.
• Submit all required documents specified on this page. Please note that your application will not be reviewed until all materials are received.

Email: pdso@bethanywv.edu or enrollment@bethanywv.edu

Mail: All documents not submitted electronically should be sent to the Bethany College Office of Admission at this address:

Bethany College Center for Enrollment
Bethany College
31 E. Campus Drive #4
Bethany, West Virginia 26032

Some international students may need an Apostille to authenticate documents for use in another country. View procedures for obtaining an Apostille.

1. Who issues my I-20?

The Office of International Student Services at Bethany College issues I-20s after you have been admitted and all required documents are received. You will receive your acceptance letter from your enrollment counselor with instructions on how to request your I-20.

2. What documents are required to receive my acceptance letter and I-20?

You must submit:

• A valid passport copy (biographical page)
• Proof of financial support (bank statement, scholarship letter, or sponsor affidavit)
• Bethany’s financial certification form
• Any additional forms requested by Enrollment office
• An international student application fee payment of $125.00

3. How long does it take to receive my I-20?

Once all required documents are received and verified, your I-20 is typically issued within 1-2 business days.

4. How will I receive my I-20?

Bethany College sends I-20s electronically as a secure PDF. You should print and use this copy for your visa interview and U.S. entry. A physical copy of the document is required.

5. Why is the I-901 SEVIS fee important?

Before your visa interview, you must pay the I-901 SEVIS fee at www.fmjfee.com.

• Without this payment, you cannot attend your visa appointment.
• Be sure to print your payment confirmation and bring it to your visa interview and when entering the U.S.

6. What should I do after receiving my I-20?

• Pay the I-901 SEVIS fee.
• Schedule your visa interview at your nearest U.S. Embassy/Consulate.
• Inform Noah Salvatore, PDSO of your visa appointment date and the result of your interview.

7. What if there is an error on my I-20?

Email pdso@bethanywv.edu immediately with your full name, SEVIS ID, and a description of the error. Corrections can usually be made within a few business days.

8. What if I cannot get my visa in time for the start of classes?

Contact International Student Services immediately. You may need to defer your admission and request a new I-20 for the next available semester. Failure to request for a deferral by the intake date listed on your I-20 will result in the cancellation of your Bethany College application and I-20.

9. Who should I contact for other questions?

Not all questions should go to International Student Services. Please contact the correct department directly:

• Housing / Student Life: studentlife@bethanywv.edu
• Billing / Student Accounts: studentaccounts@bethanywv.edu
• Program or Academic Questions (e.g., Nursing, Computer Science, Business, etc.): Contact your assigned academic advisor or the specific department chair. If unsure, email academics@bethanywv.edu.
• General International Student Questions (visas, I-20s, immigration): pdso@bethanywv.edu

10. Who do I contact for I-20 and immigration questions?

Email: pdso@bethanywv.edu
WhatsApp (students only): +1 (304) 780-8977

Reminder: All communication must come directly from the admitted student. Agents are not permitted to request for things on behalf of a student.