Priority Admission Certificate

As a member of the Seattle Community College district, Seattle Central offers applicants the opportunity to receive a Priority Admission Certificate to strengthen their F-1 visa application. The certificate is a special letter that highlights an applicant's achievements and academic preparation. It signifies that Seattle Central has received documents that support a student's application and intent to be a full-time student in the United States. It is not mandatory for visa applicants to have this certificate, but in countries where getting an F-1 visa can be difficult, the certificate could improve an applicants chance of being approved.

A sample of the Certificate is available here

Requirements for the Priority Admission Certificate

Applicants interested in receiving a Priority Admission Certificate must submit the following at the same time as their application form :

• High School Transcripts with a 'B' Average or higher
• Academic and Career Plan (College Transfer or Professional and Technical)
• Official results from IELTS or TOEFL

In addition to the required documents above, applicants may also provide optional materials, listed below. These will be included on the certificate.

• Official test results from the ACT or SAT
• Official proof of Alternate English proficiency
• Proof of recent enrollment in English/College preparation program
• Letters of recommendation from current school (teacher or school counselor)
• A Financial Deposit of $6,000 for two quarters tuition (see Wire Transfer Guide for more details)

Applicants must send Priority Admission Certificate requirements at the same time as their application for admission to Seattle Central in order to receive the Certificate. Certificate will be included with regular acceptance materials including the applicant's I-20 form.

Please visit our Applying for Your Visa pages for information on the visa application.