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INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS

Providing education, awareness, and support

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INTERCULTURAL STUDENT SERVICES (ISS) 3301 N. Mulford Road | Rockford, IL 61114-5699

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Albania

Brazil

Canada

China

Colombia

Dominican Republican

France

Germany

Ghana

Haiti

India

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Kenya

Kyrgyzstan

Malaysia

Malawi

Mexico

Mongolia

Morocco

Pakistan

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Russia

South Korea

Spain

Thailand

Ukraine

Venezuela

Vietnam

The Multicultural Student Club currently consists of students from the following 32 countries:

MULTICULTURAL STUDENT CLUBThe purpose of the Multicultural Student Club helps promote international student unity. The Club assists international students with the adjustment to the American educational system and culture. It also provides a venue to meet new people and develop relationships, with exposure to other cultures.

The Multicultural Club’s annual activities currently include the following 10 events:

1. International Week2. International Potluck3. International Exhibits4. International Panel5. International Showcase (fashion, dance, music & food)

6. African Day7. Asian Fusion8. European Day9. Mexican Day10. South American Day

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mary J. Foreman, International Student Coordinator(815) 921-4251

[email protected]

INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE EVENT – RANGOLI ART

Rangoli, also known as Kolam or Muggu, is a folk art from India in which patterns are created on the floor in living rooms or courtyards using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower petals. It is usually made during Diwali (Deepawali), Onam, Pongal and other Indian festivals. They are meant to be sacred welcoming areas for the Hindu deities generation to the next, keeping both the art form and the tradition alive. –Wikipedia

STEPS TO ATTEND ROCK VALLEY COLLEGETHE FOLLOWING STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED

❏ STEP 1 Submit a completed Rock Valley College admissions

application.

❏ STEP 2 Submit proof of English language competency by one of

the following:

✏Minimum score of 71 Internet based or 213 computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

✏ A minimum bandwidth score of 6 on the IELTS.

✏ A statement of completion of the 9th level at an ESL Language Center.

✏ Attendance from a United States high school on a J-1or F-1 Student Visa.

❏ STEP 3 ✏ You must submit an official bank letter of financial

guarantee proving that you have the available funds to attend Rock Valley College.

✏ This bank letter can be from any (or all) of your financial institutions, stating the amount in the account(s), proving sufficient funds exist to attend Rock Valley College.

✏ This bank letter cannot be dated more than six months from the date you intend to start school.

❏ STEP 4 If you are requesting live-in-guest status, your expected

expenses are a minimum of $10,000.00.

❏ STEP 5 A student with live-in-guest status is one who fulfills ALL

the following requirements:

1. A citizen of the United States.

2. A resident of the state of Illinois.

3. Lives within the Rock Valley College District.

❏ STEP 6 The two-part, live-in-guest form is required to be filled

out by the host family and the International Student. This form is to be signed by the host family of the International Student and notarized by a Notary Public.

❏ STEP 7 An International Student who is planning to attend

Rock Valley College without a live-in-guest status your expected expenses are a minimum of $27,000.00.

❏ STEP 8 All International Students on an F-1 visa will need to

submit an I-134, Affidavit of Support which is signed and notarized by a Notary Public.

❏ STEP 9 Required submission of original transcripts from a

secondary and/or postsecondary educational institution.

INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE EVENT FUN

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