Eligible Programs of Study for International Students

The English as a Foreign Language (EFL) program and the following associate degrees are eligible programs of study for a student on an F-1 visa to receive an I-20:

Transitional program

• English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

Associate degree programs

Biotechnology, Engineering & Skilled Technologies

• Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology:  Building Automation – A35100C***
• Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology:  Commercial A/C – A35100B***
• Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology:  Commercial Refrigeration – A35100A***
• Architectural Technology – A40100
• Biopharmaceutical Technology – A20180
• Biotechnology - A20100
• Civil Engineering Technology – A40140
• Construction Management Technology – A35190
• Electrical Systems Technology – A35130
• Electronic Engineering Technology – A40200
• Facility Maintenance Technology – A50190
• Geomatics Technology – A40420
• Interior Design – A30220
• Mechanical Engineering Technology – A40320A
• Mechanical Engineering Technology:  Mechatronics - A40320B
• Welding Technology – A50420***

Business & Public Services Technologies

• Accounting and Finance - A25800
• Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation - A1010T
• Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation - A1040T
• Baking and Pastry Arts – A55130
• Business Administration – A25120A  
• Business Admin: Human Resources Management – A25120H
• Business Admin: Marketing – A25120M
• Cosmetology – A55140***
• Culinary Arts Technology – A55150
• Early Childhood Education:  Birth-Kindergarten Licensure Transfer – A55220B
• Early Childhood Education:  Career Track - A55220C
• Early Childhood Education:  Non-Teaching Licensure Transfer - A55220E
• Hospitality Management – A25110

Health Sciences

• Associate Degree Nursing – A45110AH**
• Electroneurodiagnostic Technology - A45320
• Health and Fitness Science – A45630
• Medical Assisting – A45400H***
• Medical Laboratory Technology – A45420H***
• Medical Sonography - A45440
• Pharmacy Technology – A45580H***
• Radiography – A45700H**

Information Technology

• Advertising and Graphic Design – A30100
• IT - Cloud Infrastructure - A25590CI
• IT – Computer Programming & Development – A25590CP
• IT - Cybersecurity - A25590CS
• IT – Data Science & Programming Support Services – A25590DS
• IT – Network Management – A25590NM
• IT - Service and Support - A25590IS
• Simulation and Game Development: Art & Modeling – A25450A
• Simulation & Game Development: Programming – A25450P

Public Safety

• Criminal Justice Technology – A55180
• Criminal Justice Technology: Forensic Science – A5518C
• Emergency Medical Science – A45340A***
• Public Safety Administration - A55480

Transportation

• Agricultural Systems Technology – A60410***
• Automotive Systems Technology – A60160***
• Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology – A60130
• Construction Equipment Systems Technology – A60450***
• Diesel and Heavy Equipment – A60460***

University Transfer

•  Associate in Arts – A10100 for transfer to Liberal Arts Programs)
• Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts – A10600*
• Associate in Science – A10400 (for transfer to Science Programs)
• Associate in Engineering – A10500 (for transfer to Engineering Programs)

*This program is no longer a part of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.

**This program is a competitive-entry program. An I-20 for this program is not a guarantee of acceptance into the program, only a guarantee of acceptance to Wake Tech. Please refer to the program of study for more information.

***This program is on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the date of completion of the minimum program admissions requirements.