International Students I-20 Information

Welcome International Students!

What do I need to do to be admitted in the DMS Program at Montgomery College as International Student?

International Students Out of the Unites States

It is important that you look closely at each one of these links since they provide important information that you will need in order to get started. Remember! You don’t need to be in the Unites States in order to request a SEVIS I-20 Visa (student visa). However, you will need to have an I-20 visa before you apply to the DMS Program. In addition, you will still need to fulfill some other requirements in order to be ready to start at the DMS Program.

* This information also applies for any non-immigrant visa holder currently residing in the U.S. wishing to change their status to a student visa.

International Students In the United States

If you are an International Student here in the United States looking to apply for the DMS Program here at MC you will need to transfer your I-20 (from the other college or institution) to Montgomery College. However, it is important that you take a look at the deadlines for I-20 transferring and for applying to the DMS Program so that you don't miss the deadline. Please take a look at the links below so that you can plan ahead of time.

Steps to follow:

1.  Requesting an I-20

An I-20 is a student visa for International Students needed for entry in the United States.

2.   Transfer Credit Information

If you have finished a Degree(s) in your native country, and you would like to request an advance standing credit for it, you must have a full course-by-course evaluation of your transcript(s) completed by a credentials evaluation service.  This link will provide you the information you need about the different credentials evaluation services you may use and the steps to take in order to transfer those credits to Montgomery College. 

3.   Transfer I-20

a. I-20 Transfer Deadline

4.   Prerequisites

a.   It is crucial that you make sure you have completed the prerequisites courses in order for you to apply for the DMS program at MC.

Once you have been accepted to the program you may work your way through to complete the core courses that you will have to accomplish by the end of the DMS program in order for you to earn a Degree of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Certificate.  However, you may want to take some weight of your shoulders and try to complete some of them before or while applying to the DMS program. 

 *For more specific information about Pre-requisites  and General Education Requirements visit the Frequently Asked Question for the DMS Programs.

b.   Assessment for Prior Learning

i. English Language Proficiency

5.   Credit hours

A minimum of 12 credits per semester are required to maintain student status.

6.   Estimated Annual Cost

In addition to the tuition, there will be some extra expenses required for the DMS program.  The DMS Tuition link will give you an approximation of the programs costs.

7.   Time

International students the good news is that the DMS program is a two-year program; however, the bad news is that it may take more than two years since there are Pre-requisite courses that are needed to apply to the program and other General Education Requirements that will need to be completed in order to earn an A.A.S in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Since organization and time management are the key to success in this program, visit the
Frequently Asked Questions link, it will give you an idea of how your schedule will look like once you’re enrolled in the DMS program

* For any additional information visit MC Admissions or contact the International
Counselor Lorraine Krusa at #240-567-1639 or e-mail her at lorraine.krusa@montgomerycollege.edu.  Ms. Krusa is located on the Takoma Park Campus of Montgomery College.