International students contribute to and benefit from the diverse population of DCAD and the surrounding areas.

The college offers small classes in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere to maximize students artistic achievement and success. The rolling admission policy is also in effect for international student applicants. Non-U.S. citizens living abroad are encouraged to contact DCAD one year in advance of their projected start semester to complete admission procedures specific to international students, which consist of:

• Application for Admission and a non-refundable $80 application fee. Students are encouraged to apply online.
• Certified English translations of all academic records, as well as official copies of all original transcripts.
• Portfolio review.
• Official results of the TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) with minimum score of 550, or equivalent demonstration of English language proficiency. International students must specify DCAD’s school code of 5443 for TOEFL score reporting. The TOEFL requirement may be waived for students successfully completing college-level English composition at an accredited U.S. college or university if the student’s only language of instruction has been English for three or more years, or where a student has a minimum verbal score of 500 on the SAT.
• ELS Language Center scores. DCAD also accepts successful completion of Level 109 in an English Language Program offered by any one of more than 32 ELS Language Centers located throughout the U.S.A. Information about ELS Language Centers can be obtained directly from:
  ELS Language Centers, Central Admission
  5730 Uplander Way, Suite 203
  Culver City, CA 90230
  310.348.1600
  www.els.com
• An Affidavit of Support Form. Upon acceptance, all international students are sent an Affidavit of Support Form. The form must be completed and returned to the admissions office along with a notarized bank statement showing available funds in U.S. dollars to cover tuition, living expenses and travel for one year in the United States (approximately $34,000).
• Proof of Age and Tuition. International students must submit proof of age and remit one semester’s full-time tuition deposit and mandated fees, (check or money order payable to DCAD, in U.S. dollars and drawn on a United States bank) after which an 1-20 Form can be issued.
• I-20 Form. DCAD is certified by the United States, Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to issue 1-20 forms to non-immigrant students to apply for F-1 student visas.
  International students may secure housing in The Saville across the street from the College. DCAD’s Student Services Office coordinates placements in college housing and refers students to other housing options in the area if necessary.