International Students + Military Veterans

International Students

RMCAD wants to provide a welcome environment and easy transition for all of our International students. Feel free to contact your admissions counselor at any time with your questions and concerns.

An International applicant is anyone who is not a resident of the United States and who already has, or will apply for, a temporary U.S. visa (most commonly the F-1 visa). We strongly suggest international applicants apply at least six months prior to their intended start date.

All records should be submitted in your native language. Credentials written in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Translations should be as literal as possible.

In addition you will need to complete the following steps:

1. Submit TOEFL scores or equivalent

All classes at RMCAD are taught in English. If English is not your native language please submit an official copy of your completed Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). To be admitted you will need to achieve one of the following minimum scores:

Computerized Test: 213
Written Test: 550
Internet: 79

RMCAD’s ID code is 1943. Please use this code when registering for the exam.

You may be required to successfully complete an English as a Second Language (ESL) course before being admitted.

2. Submit official financial documents

International students must submit an official bank statement verifying sufficient funds to cover the cost of attending RMCAD and living expenses for one year. Contact the Admissions Office to find out the current required amount.

3. Obtain immigration documents

Immigration documents will be issued once RMCAD has received all required documents and you have been accepted. This form can be used to obtain a student visa. The I-20 form can only be issued to regular full-time students admitted into a degree program or special program.

To avoid complications and delays, international students transferring to RMCAD from another American school should contact the Admissions Office immediately to determine if you're eligible to transfer.

Military Veterans

RMCAD is approved to offer education and training to veterans and their eligible dependents. Veterans must make formal application to RMCAD. Applicants must report all previous education and training in order to be evaluated for transfer credit. The veteran is responsible for contacting the Financial Aid Department and the Veterans Administration in order to initiate all necessary arrangements. Training allowances from the Veterans Administration will not be granted for repeating previously completed courses. VA guidelines state that students must be enrolled in 12 – 18 credit hours to be considered full time, 9 – 11 credit hours to be considered three-quarters time, 6 – 8 credit hours to be considered half time and 2 – 5 credit hours to be considered less than half time. No benefits are granted to veterans enrolled in less than 2 credit hours per term. Students enrolled during the summer term may contact the Financial Aid Office for VA status credit hour information.