Current International Student Resources

SEVIS Responsibilities and Maintaining a Valid F-1 Status

There are responsibilities and regulations that are required of an F-1 international student. It is your responsibility to know and follow the legal requirements to keep you “in status”. If you have any questions about your immigration status please meet with Rachel Wood the campus Designated School Official (DSO).

Validity of Immigration Documents – Passport, Visa, I-94 and I-20
The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) requires students to report to the International Student Program any changes and updates to personal (address within 10 days of moving) and academic events (major).

Full-Time Attendance
You are required to maintain full-time status while studying in the United States. At Butte College, full-time attendance means you must enroll and complete a minimum of 12 units each semester (Fall & Spring). You are not required to enroll in classes during the summer or winter sessions. If you are forced to withdraw from a class or if you take less than 12 units you must first meet with your academic counselor and receive final approval PRIOR to dropping/withdrawing from classes.

Students should obtain a California Driver’s License if they plan to drive a car in the United States. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is where students can review the requirements for this process. Students can also obtain a California Identification card at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
 
Driver’s License Application Process
The DMV website outlines the process of obtaining a California Driver’s License. The steps include an application, a written test and driving skills test.
 
Take the following documents to the DMV when applying:
1.      Valid Passport
2.      Current I-94 arrival/departure record
3.      Valid I-20
4.      Proof of California residency – Two acceptable documents are required.
 
Visiting the local DMV Office
107 Parmac Rd #1
Chico, CA 95926
(800) 777-0133

We encourage you to schedule an appointment before you go to avoid long wait times.

Transfer agreements between Butte College and four-year institutions apply to both resident and international students. Students will have access to the following:

Transfer Admission Agreements (TAA) 

Offer clear and specific eligibility guidelines about admission requirements. (California State Universities & Private Universities)

Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGs)

Offer clear and specific eligibility guidelines about admission requirements in order for a student to have the most competitive transfer admission application. (University of California)

Guaranteed Transfer to a CSU –
Associate of Arts/Science Transfer Degree (AA-T/AS-T)

Butte College offers students guaranteed priority admission into the California State University (CSU) system. Students who complete an Associate of Arts degree (AA-T) or Associate of Science degree (AS-T), will have satisfied all or most of the general education (or core) requirements at the various baccalaureate institutions that accept this agreement. The AA-T/AS-T agreement does not guarantee admission to a specific CSU or to a specific program/major.

Students should check with their intended transfer institution for further details regarding any additional general education, major prerequisites and admission requirements. See your counselor for updated information and details of transfer.

The information below represents formal articulation agreements provided by colleges and universities that have instituted policies to allow ease of transfer for Butte College International students. Students should always speak with a counselor or advisor to verify transfer credit. Questions? international@butte.edu

• Osaka College of Foreign Languages
• IB Test Scores
• Assist.org – Provides direct course to course articulation between Butte College and the California State University system.