International Students

Our staff welcomes the opportunity to make your application process as smooth as possible. If you have any questions, you can email us and we will be happy to help you.

There is no Proof of English proficiency and minimum GPA requirement for admission to Bates Technical College. All students are required to take placement tests upon arrival.

How to Apply

Step 1: Apply to Bates Technical College
Submit your application here. After applying, you’ll get a ctcLink ID by email (this is not your acceptance letter).

Note: Some programs like Practical Nurse, Dental Lab Technician, Denturist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Fire Services may have extra requirements. Check the program page or contact the department. Online-only programs, apprenticeships, and certificate of training programs are not eligible for an I-20.

Step 2: Submit International Student Application Documents
Email the following to international@batestech.edu:

International Student Application Form
Bank statement showing at least $53,099.00 USD
- Must be from liquid funds (checking, savings, CD)
- Dated within the last 6 months
- If sponsored, include a signed Sponsor Support Letter and state your relationship
Passport photo page
- Transfer students (currently in the U.S. on F-1 visa) must also include:
  - Transfer-In Form (must be completed and signed by your current DSO)
  - Copies of all previous I-20s
  - F-1 Visa copy
  - I-94 copy
- Bringing dependents?
  - Submit a Dependent Information Form
  - Add $5,000 per dependent to your bank balance
  - Include passport copies for each dependent

Step 3: Pay the $50 Application Fee

Log in to your ctcLink account to pay
Then, email international@batestech.edu to confirm payment
Need help? Contact the Cashier’s Office

Submit Documents To:
Email (preferred): international@batestech.edu
Mail:
Bates Technical College International Programs
1101 S. Yakima Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405 USA

Apply Here

After You Submit
If admitted, you’ll receive your official acceptance letter and I-20 by email.
The I-20 is required to apply for a student visa in your home country.

International Credit Transfer:

Students transferring credits from colleges or universities outside the United States, or whose transcripts are not in English, must also submit a course-by-course Foreign Transcript Evaluation for all foreign coursework.

Evaluations must be submitted by one of Bates’ approved evaluation agencies. Please request that the agency send the official evaluation report directly to:

Bates Technical College

Attn: Transcript and Credential Evaluator

1101 S. Yakima Ave.

Tacoma, WA 98405

USA

For more information, view our International Credits guide.

International Referral Agencies

Bates Technical College collaborates with recruitment partners to develop and retain a diverse international student population. Prospective international referral agencies are required to complete an online application and submit references.