International Admissions

Antioch University - Santa Barbara uses rolling admission, and students have four times to enter a program year around, there is no deadline for applying. Please keep in mind that it takes approximately 4 weeks to process an application.

• Winter Quarter  (beginning of January – end of March)              

• Spring Quarter (beginning of April –  end of June).   

• Summer Quarter (beginning of July – end of September.)

• Fall Quarter (beginning of October – end of December)

Steps in Applying For the Co-op Program

STEP 1:   SEND IN APPLICATION MATERIALS

If you are already a student in the U.S. and are wishing to transfer to the Antioch University Santa Barbara's "co-op" program, you can apply directly by contacting us at newera2@telus.net . If you are living abroad and need to apply for a visa from the U.S. consulate in your home country, you will need to contact an office in your country or an authorized consulting agency or placement agency there. There will be a substantial fee charged by the consulting or placement agency to handle your application material, assist you with complying with U.S. government Immigration Service regulations, training you in preparation for the visa interview with the U.S. consulate, and in the scheduling of the dates for enrollment in the program and for the visa interview. Please contact us to find out the name and contact numbers of the consulting agent or placement agent in your area. Visit the Apply for Program page where you will find a list of the required documents that you will need to send to us.  After we receive your package you will be notified within several weeks whether or not you have been accepted into the program. Please note that we are responsible for all preparatory details, pre-screening and visa advising, but the University makes all decisions regarding admissions and issuing of the I-20.  To save time, please send your materials to 

STEP 2:  PAY TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT THE SEVIS FEE. 

Once you receive the I-20 you will need to pay to the U.S. Government the $100 SEVIS fee before you will be allowed by the U.S. consulate to apply for your visa.  Go to  www.fmjfee.com for more information.

STEP 3:   PREPARE FOR VISA INTERVIEW & APPLY FOR VISA.  When your I-20 form is ready to be sent out, we will send you extensive information on ideas and tips you can use to help you prepare for your interview with the U.S. visa office.  Because we have immigration lawyers on our staff, we can answer most of the questions you may have regarding U.S. Immigration law and procedures.