Welcome, International Students!

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is a diverse community that welcomes students from all over the world. Whether you’re just starting college or transferring from a university overseas, we are here to help you succeed in your education and get the most out of your experience in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.

 

 
 

 

Information for Future International Students:
New Undergraduates, Graduates or Permanent Transfer Students

Are you an international student who is looking to enter a university for the first time, start a new graduate degree or permanently transfer to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ?

Step 1: Apply for admission

To start your adventure at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, your first step will be to . We offer a fast and convenient online application. 

The admission qualifications for international applicants are the same as domestic applicants with the addition of providing Proof of English Proficiency and an Official diploma for institutions that do not list a degree and graduation date on the transcript.

English proficiency can be proven by earning minimum scores on one of the following four tests: TOEFL score of 79, IELTS  score of 6.5, PTE (Pearson Test of English) score of 55,  DET (DuoLingo English Test) score of 110 (undergraduate) or 120 (graduate). Requests for exceptions to this policy may be submitted via email to the Office of Admissions.

You'll also send your official secondary school and/or university transcripts to a NACES-approved evaluation service and request a comprehensive course-by-course credential report. Transcripts from Canadian institutions (excluding Quebec) are exempt from this requirement; they may be sent directly from the issuing institution.
 
SpanTran is a NACES-member company that has created a custom application for ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ students. We recommend using the  to ensure you get the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate.
 
Once you are admitted into a degree program at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, we’ll start preparing your I-20 — the form needed to apply for the F-1 student visa and to enter the U.S. in student status.

 

Step 2: Submit a copy of your passport and financial statement

In order to issue your immigration documents, we must receive the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Financial Statement for International Students (PDF) and supporting documentation. We’ll also need a copy of your passport identification page, permanent resident address outside the U.S. and city of birth confirmation.

Your immigration documents will be emailed to your ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ email address. You may request shipment of your immigration document(s) by contacting the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

 

Step 3: Apply for your student visa

You must have a student visa to study in the United States. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ offers documents for two student visa types (F and J) depending on the type of program you attend. As part of the application process, you’ll also need to schedule a visa interview. Find more information about applying for a student visa.

 

Information for Visiting International Students

Are you currently enrolled at a university outside of the United States and looking to spend either a term or a year studying at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ before returning to your home institution? 

Contact the international studies office at your current university

How you will apply to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ depends on which university you are currently attending and whether you are a National Student Exchange student, an international student from a north2north partner university or an international student from a non-partner university. . Once you are admitted into a degree program at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, we’ll start preparing your immigration documents needed to apply for the student visa and to enter the U.S. in student status.

 

Information for New International Students

If you are a degree seeking student coming in F-1 status, your I-20 will be e-mailed to your ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ email address with other admission information.

If you are an exchange or study abroad student coming in J-1 status, the DS-2019 will be e-mailed to your ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ email address along with other admission information.