Eligible Programs of Study

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.

If a program of study offered by Wake Tech is not listed on this page as eligible for F-1 students, it may be because the program requires more online coursework than is permitted under F-1 regulations. In some cases, the program may also be pending approval from U.S. immigration authorities for F-1 student enrollment.

Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Design

• Architectural Technology – A40100
• Civil Engineering Technology – A40140
• Electronic Engineering Technology – A40200
• Geomatics Technology – A40420
• Interior Design – A30220
• Mechanical Engineering Technology – A40320A
• Mechanical Engineering Technology: Mechatronics - A40320B

Biotechnologies

• Biotechnology: Bioanalytical Lab Technology - A20100L
• Biotechnology: Bioprocess Manufacturing Technology - A20100M

Business & Professional Services

• Accounting & Finance - A25800
• Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation - A1010T
• Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation - A1040T
• Baking & Pastry Arts – A55130
• Business Administration – A25120A
• Business Administration: Human Resources Management – A25120H
• Business Administration: Marketing – A25120M
• 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

• Dental Hygiene - A45260*
• Health and Fitness Science – A45630
• Medical Laboratory Technology – A45420H**
• Medical Sonography - A45440
• Neurodiagnostic Technology - A45320
• Radiography – A45700H*

Information Technology

• Cybersecurity - A25590CS
• Data Science & Programming Support Services – A25590DS
• Simulation & Game Development: Art & Modeling – A25450A
• Simulation & Game Development: Programming – A25450P

Nursing

• Associate Degree Nursing – A45110AH*

Occupational Programs

• Cosmetology – A55140**

Public Safety Education & Training

• Criminal Justice Technology – A55180
• Criminal Justice Technology: Forensic Science – A5518C
• Emergency Medical Science – A45340A**

Skilled Trades, Construction & Facilities Management

• 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**
• Construction Management Technology – A35190
• Electrical Systems Technology – A35130
• Facility Maintenance Technology – A50190
• Welding Technology – A50420**

Transportation Technologies

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

University Transfer

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

*This program is competitive. 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 completion date of the minimum program admissions requirements.