International Students

Berkshire Community College is pleased to welcome international students to our campus and is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students. Applications must be received three months prior to the intended semester start date.

International Student Admission Requirements

1. An official translated high school transcript (or high school equivalency program);
2. Official transcripts from any other colleges attended (indicating graduation date);
3. An affidavit of financial support (estimated at $21,000 to reflect tuition, fees, health insurance and all housing and living expenses); and
4. Completion of the Berkshire Community College International Student Application Form.

Upon arrival, international students are required to take an Accuplacer assessment to determine the appropriate level at which coursework should begin. Based upon these test results, placement in college preparatory English, reading and mathematics courses may be required in preparation for a student's success in college-level courses.

Some additional admission requirements may be in effect for the Nursing and Allied Health programs.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

International students whose official language is not English must provide the scores of their TOEFL test. The scores should be 500 or above if the test was done on paper, 173 on the computerized test, or 61 on the Internet-based test (IBT). To find out about the TOEFL, visit www.ets.org/toefl. TOEFL scores must be sent to the Admissions Office at Berkshire Community College.