Instructions for International Admission: On-Campus Enrollment

We are pleased that you are considering Davenport University for your academic investment. Once you submit your application, an Admission Representative will guide you through the admission process. At Davenport University we are committed to processing your admission application quickly and efficiently. The form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility) is issued after student has completed admission requirements and is granted full admission for on-campus enrollment. Students who want to enroll online are not issued an I-20. To allow for adequate time to receive your I-20, apply for your F-1 student visa and to make housing and travel arrangements, it is recommended that you complete the admission file by the admission deadlines stated below. Incomplete files or files not submitted by the deadlines will be reviewed as time permits or considered for the following semester.

Forms and Instructions to Complete Admission File

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Undergraduate Admission

Document Checklist (pdf file)

Statement of Financial Proof Form (pdf file)

SEVIS File Transfer Request Form – applicable only to students transferring from another U.S. institution (pdf file)

Graduate Admission

Document Checklist (pdf file)

Statement of Financial Proof Form (pdf file)

SEVIS File Transfer Request Form – applicable only to students transferring from another U.S. institution (pdf file)

Application Deadlines

Admission for Fall Semester

• June 15 – students currently outside the U.S. and will need to apply for an F-1 student visa
• July 30 – students currently attending a U.S. institution and are transferring to Davenport University
• All Fall Semester applicants who are required to enroll in ESL pre-requisite courses must confirm their plans to attend Davenport University no later than August 1.

Admission for Winter Semester

• October 15 – students currently outside the U.S. and will need to apply for an F-1 student visa
• November 15 – students currently attending a U.S. institution and are transferring to Davenport University
• All Winter Semester applicants who are required to enroll in ESL pre-requisite courses must confirm their plans to attend Davenport University no later than December 1.

Housing must be secured before arrival to Davenport University. For on-campus housing, please apply as early as possible through the following web site http://housing.davenport.edu/.

If you have any questions, please contact us via email info@davenport.edu or call toll free 800-686-1600

Mail all documents to:

Davenport University
Admissions Office
6191 Kraft Ave. S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI. 49512
U.S.A.

F-1 Student Visa Applicants

Admitted international students receive a form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility), the official letter of admission, and instructions to apply for F-1 student visa. All international students are required to present the I-20 form when applying for an F-1 Student Visa and again at the port of entry into the United States. To learn about visa application requirements specific to your country, please consult your local U.S. Embassy, U.S. Consulate, or Office of Public Affairs for a referral to an overseas educational advising center near you. You may also consult EducationUSA, a global network of more than 450 advising centers.

Application Documents Disclaimer

All documents submitted become property of Davenport University. If admitted, but are unable to begin your enrollment as planned, and wish to be considered for an alternate semester, please contact the International Office to obtain a current form I-20. Meanwhile, you may be eligible to enroll in online courses from outside the United States.