INTERNATIONAL STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Direct help from Living Arts College
For direct, one-on-one assistance, contact an International Advisor by email at
guestservices@living-arts-college.edu or by the USA phone number 1.919.488.8504.

• STEP Meet your International Advisor online or by phone for one on one advice.
• STEP Make application for your undergraduate degree; do it in just 3 years.
• STEP Learn the tips on getting your visa approval; we teach the positive steps.
• STEP Make arrangements for Campus Life — Studying at the incredible studio arts campus in Raleigh, North Carolina.
                      
  

  Get all the details on your program major, schedule, budget,on-campus housing and one-on-one advising.Raleigh, North Carolina was Awarded "#1 Best Places for Business and Careers, and #1 America's Most Wired Cities" by Forbes magazine.
  

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An International Advisor will help guide you through getting started with the process of preparing to make application for your Undergraduate degree or Professional Certification program. Arrange a phone call to begin the process.

Your International Advisor IS YOUR ACCESS to many years of faculty and staff resources. Here is the team who is behind the creative development of the best creative talent in media and design production.

Now, you can share your ambitions, dreams and career goals with the experts. Schedule a conversation.

Begin by completing the form below. Select a time and a date based on New York time. Living Arts College is located in Raleigh, North Carolina—the same time zone as New York. Expect an engaging conversation about your future!

1. Pre-Application – When you speak with your International Advisor, plan to review:

• How do those accepted here develop their leadership creative talents?
• What is your potential for success as a Creativity Professional?
• What is different about study at a studio arts campus? Why do students spend so much energy "doing" instead of sitting in the classroom?
• Why is the campus located in the world headquarters community for Interactive Gaming Software?
  
• What is campus life like and why are our Undergraduate programs shorter and so tightly focused?
• What does this learning experience cost in money, time and committment?
• What about scholarships and making this learning experience more affordable?
• How do you submit your application and application fee (details follow below)?

• Learn how we can assist you with successfully completing your US visa requirement
  ...(more details follow in Step 3)

2. Application ... select or download paper form

• Start by completing the official Living Arts College online Application or download the paper Application form.
• Note the special section of the Application that requires you to submit electronic samples of your creative work and/or ceative approach to design, writing, music, photography, etc .A short written statement is also noted.
  
• A non-refundable $100.00USD Application fee must be submitted with your completed Application.
• See details on completion, payment and review at: www.living-arts-college.edu/apply.

The Application process also requires a GUIDED INTERVIEW with a ranking College member who will review your potential and your goals for entry to the College. This interview may be conducted by phone or in person with the help of an Admissions Officer.

• If there is positive interest in your attendance to Living Arts College, you will receive an
  OFFER FOR REGISTRATION letter.
  
  This is your opportunity to complete all final Application details and prepare for your US F-1 student visa application interview at your area US authority. Your Living Arts advisor will assist you in preparing for this activity.
  
  
• After completing ALL College required details including making your initial tuition budget payment, you will be awarded a PRE-REGISTRATION letter. This letter will include your program start details and original I-20 document prepared by Living Arts College. The original I-20 is required for your US student visa interview. See Step 3.
  

A U.S. issued F-1 student visa is required. Visa application is made in person during a meeting at the U.S. Embassy or assigned site in your country. The visa allows you to remain in the United States for the duration of full time study at Living Arts College. Plan to pay careful attention in planning for your visa to understand the length and dates of your program of study. You may not be able to make changes without a new application made through the U.S. Immigration. If you are a citizen of Canada or Bermuda, a visa is not needed.

If your visa interview is successful, Living Arts will award you a REGISTRATION letter. The letter welcomes you as a member of the College community. Here is your final authority to attend orientation and begin study in the United States at AMERICA'S CREATIVITY COLLEGE!.

By the time your REGISTRATION letter is received your International support team at the College will have worked with you on housing, airport arrival and other essential details. We do like to point out that assistance is offered knowing that you will take responsiblity and follow through on all action oriented details.

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A detailed summary of all Admissions steps
is available and a downloadable GUIDE

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