International Students
Apply now to be a part of one of the largest international student populations in the United States.
We are thrilled to have you join our vibrant, diverse community at Houston Community College.
Registration for the Spring 2024 semester is open, and we want to ensure that the process is as smooth as possible for you. As an F-1 student, it is important to note that you must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours for Spring 2024. However, please remember that only one of your classes can be 100% online, while the remaining classes should be in-person or hybrid.
Hours of Operations
- Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST
We are closed for Spring break March 11-17 and will reopen on Monday, March 18.
Connect with your Designated School Official
Use ISP Zoom Lobby to connect with your Designated school official (DSO) who monitors your Form I-20 and non-immigrant status, and maintains F-1 records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, known as SEVIS.
- Meet your DSO in the HCC Virtual Lobby: Click here to access support through Zoom Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. In our commitment to ensure every student receives timely service before closure, our team will close Zoom at 4 p.m. This will allow the team to appropriately manage resources to support students' inquiries during operational hours. All students who sign in by 4 p.m. will be serviced based on their queue position.
- Send your DSO a message: oiss.international@hccs.edu
Connect with HCC Enrollment Services & Academic Advisor
Get help with HCC onboarding and academic advising in the Virtual Lobby. Meet with your Academic Advisor for assistance with your classes, change of major, and completion verification forms.
Student virtual events:
- The Intersection of Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking: March 20: 12 pm - 1 pm - Register Here
- Support Resources for Active Learning: March 19 - Register Here
- Career Exploration: March 27 - Register Here
F-1 International Student Resources
Contact Us
Office of International Student Services
ISP Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83038182315