The international student advisors provide support to foreign students who are studying at NHCC on an F-1 student visa (or F-1 students, for short). If you are a current F-1 student at NHCC and could benefit from any of advising services listed below, please contact the international student advisor at international@nhcc.edu.
The pandemic has impacted international students in many ways, and we are fully committed to supporting those who are already here and continuing our outreach to potential international students. We are diligently working to assess how we can continue to provide the best support for our students with options that will allow them to progress towards their educational goals. Our international students bring important vibrancy and perspective to our campus that adds to the diversity of thought and experience critical to fostering the type of learning environment our students need and deserve.
International Advising Services include:
- Special orientation activities for new students
- Weekly time to advise students
- Occasional workshops at all-campus events
Areas of international student advising expertise include:
- How to maintain F-1 Status
- How to apply for Optional Practical Training
- How to apply for Off-Campus Employment Authorization based on Economic Hardship
- How to satisfy the Minn State International Insurance requirement
- How to secure on-campus work or institutional scholarships
- How to transfer the SEVIS record from NHCC to another school
- How to apply for a Social Security Number
- What documents are needed to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad
Contact Us
Location & Contact
Location
Educational Services Center Room 52
Phone
763-424-0703
Fax
763-424-0704
Email
advising@nhcc.edu
Academic Advising Hours
In-person & virtual
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Saturday Services
Sunday: Closed