Applying to the IEC
Before you start your application there are a few things you should know (please read carefully):
1. All students applying to the IEC must submit proof of language proficiency (valid within one year prior to application submission). Please click on the link for the minimum scores required for admission to the IEC. If you do not have a score to submit, your application will not be processed.
2. Students should NOT apply to more than one term at a time (for example, if you want to come for summer and fall, you only need to apply for summer.) Multiple applications will only slow the process and delay your acceptance and I-20.
3. The $60 processing fee required to submit the IEC online application AND the $200 IEC program fee deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances.
4. HOUSING:
Students will have have the option of living on campus OR off campus during any if the IEC terms.
Living on campus is the safest and most convenient option, and it allows for language immersion and involvement in campus activities. For more information on campus housing, please visit the Campus Residences website. PLEASE NOTE: Once students have checked into campus housing, they will be responsible to pay for the full semester housing fee even if they decide to move off campus before the semester ends. The IEC does not assist in finding off campus accommodations for students. Please visit the Off Campus Living website for more information.
5. Admission to the IEC program does not guarantee admission to Stony Brook University for undergraduate or graduate study.
Application Process
The IEC application process is separated into two parts. All prospective students must complete Part I through the IEC online application portal, giving general biographical information necessary for each applicant. Part II is for any student applying for a student visa (F-1). Mandatory documents will be uploaded through the accessVIS system. Please follow the instructions below:
PART I: General Information through the online application
Each prospective student will need to create an account within the online application portal. The link below will direct you to the IEC's "landing application." Once you complete all questionnaires and submit your application, it is evaluated and moved into to the appropriate IEC program.
PART II: Commit, Request for Form I-20 and Pay Deposit(s)
If you are applying to the general IEC program, you will be asked to log back into your portal to pay your $60 application fee. If you received conditional admission, this application fee is waived.
Next, you will get a series of emails to further your application:
- Email indicating status change asking student to View Decision Letter and Commit to program in application portal
- Email indicating your Stony Brook ID#, NetID and Stony Brook email address. This email may take 3-4 days from Commit date - please be patient.
- Email asking you to complete an online form to "Request Your IEC I-20"
- Email to pay the $200 IEC deposit & $200 housing (if necessary) deposit.
Visa Requirements - The IEC will issue I-20s (Certificates of Eligibility) for those students who fulfill the IEC admission requirements and provide evidence of financial support. The I-20 form is used to apply for a student visa (F-1) at an American embassy or consulate. Please note that not all visa types are appropriate for full-time study and the IEC does not issue I-20s for Change of Visa Status.
All new students requesting an I-20 must login to accessVIS to complete and submit the electronic "Request for an I-20" form.
- Click the Limited Services link on the AccessVIS homepage.
- Enter your Student ID# (emplid), Date of Birth, and Limited Access PIN
- Expand the Request for IEC I-20 tab (located on the left sidebar)
- Complete the Request for an I-20 form.
It is important that you complete the form fully and upload the correct documents. Once a form is submitted, it cannot be resubmitted.
The request will require you to upload the following documents. Please make sure you are ready to upload all documents at the time you complete this form or the documents may not save properly.
Financial Support Documents
All students upload financial support documents showing at least $21,076 (fall or
spring - more for UP students) or $8,627 (summer - more for UP 2 students) in the
form of a bank letter which states your name or your sponsor’s name in English. If
you have a sponsor, you will need to write the name and relationship (ie. mother,
father, friend, etc.) of this person in the online form.
Passport
Upload a copy of the passport page that shows your full name and photo
Transferring Students (if applicable)
If you are transferring from another school, you must upload the following with your
application:
a. Transfer e-report completed online through accessVIS by your current school. You will be asked to provide your DSO's name and email and the e-form will be sent to them. Please note that if you have failed to maintain your student status at your current school or if you have a terminated SEVIS record, you WILL NOT be accepted to the IEC.
b. A copy of your current I-20 form
c. A copy of your visa and electronic I-94 number.
Once your passport and financial documentation has been reviewed and approved by the IEC, you will receive an email instructing you to pay the $200 non-refundable IEC deposit and the $200 housing deposit (if necessary). Upon payment confirmation of your deposit(s), your IEC application and I-20 wil be processed and mailed to you.