J-Visa Students

[NOTE: The letter “J” has always been used with the term “J-Visa.”]
Policy Number: 4.2.1.7.3.1
Effective Date: February 28, 2023
Revision History: August 1, 2018; May 26, 2016
Policy Contact: Director of Internationalization

I. Purpose and Policy Statement

Georgia Gwinnett College is a designated exchange program (or J-1) visa sponsor. As such, GGC may host exchange (or J-1) visa students.

II. Scope

The policy applies to exchange students and is implemented primarily by the staff of the Office of Internationalization. The staffs of Admission, Enrollment Management, and the English Language Institute should also be familiar with it.

III. Compliance

1. Students who have J-1 sponsorship through an outside agency such as the Institute of International Education (“IIE”) or International Student Exchange Programs (“ISEP”) may enroll as non-degree-seeking students at GGC for the length of the program.
2. Admission criteria and program length for these types of special programs will be established between the Office of Internationalization and the sponsoring agency.