Guide for International Applicants
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How to Apply to 糖心破解版 as an International Student
Choose the application guide that best describes you:
- First-Year Application Guide 鈥� For students completing their country鈥檚 pre-university education and who have not enrolled as degree-seeking college or university students after completing secondary school.
- Transfer Application Guide 鈥� For students who have attended another college or university after completing secondary school and are applying to complete an undergraduate degree at 糖心破解版.
- Graduate Application Guide 鈥� For students who have completed, or will complete, a bachelor鈥檚 degree and are applying to a master鈥檚, doctoral, advanced certificate, or other postgraduate program.
International applicants should follow the application requirements, deadlines, and application fee, if applicable, associated with their applicant type.
We also offer an program that provides academic, professional, and English-language support throughout the beginning of your time at 糖心破解版.
Quick Tips for Prospective International Students (F-1 Visa)
Shawana Singletary, 糖心破解版鈥檚 assistant vice president and chief enrollment officer, explains important information international students should know when applying to 糖心破解版 and preparing to study in the United States on an F-1 visa.
Important Dates
International applicants follow the application deadlines associated with their applicant type.
- First-Year applicants follow the deadlines published in the First-Year Application Guide
- Transfer applicants follow the deadlines published in the Transfer Application Guide.
- Graduate and doctoral applicants follow the application deadline established for their intended academic program.
Enrollment Deposit and I-20/DS-2019 Processing
If you require an I-20 or DS-2019, your enrollment deposit must be submitted before the immigration-document process can begin.
Follow any deposit or immigration-document deadline included in your acceptance letter.
If no date is listed, we recommend submitting your enrollment deposit and I-20/DS-2019 application by:
| Entry Term | Recommended Date |
|---|---|
| Spring | December 15 |
| Fall | July 15 |
We encourage you to complete this process as early as possible to allow adequate time for immigration-document processing and visa appointments.
Applications received after the November 1 and March 1 priority dates listed above will be considered on a space-available basis.
Required Materials for International Applicants
In addition to the requirements for your applicant type, international applicants may be required to submit the following:
Submit official academic records from the secondary schools, colleges, and universities required for your applicant type.
Records issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by an English translation.
Applicants with academic work completed outside the United States must submit a course-by-course credential evaluation when required.
Evaluations must be completed by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
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Review our Academic Requirements by Country for information specific to your educational background.
Applicants who are required to demonstrate English-language proficiency must meet 糖心破解版鈥檚 published English Proficiency Requirements or qualify for an approved exemption.
The English Proficiency Requirements page provides the current accepted examinations, minimum scores, and exemption criteria.
Applicants who do not meet 糖心破解版鈥檚 minimum English-language proficiency requirements may be considered for an approved pathway program, including the International Accelerator.
International graduate applicants must meet all admission requirements established by their intended graduate, doctoral, advanced certificate, or postgraduate program.
Applicants must demonstrate completion of a bachelor鈥檚 degree or accepted equivalent. Applicants with three-year bachelor鈥檚 degrees will be reviewed in accordance with 糖心破解版鈥檚 international academic requirements and the standards of the intended academic program.
Review the Graduate Application Guide, your intended program鈥檚 admission requirements, and the Academic Requirements by Country for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions
International undergraduate students may be considered for 糖心破解版 merit-based scholarships, but students should not plan on institutional scholarships covering the full cost of attendance. International students are also generally not eligible for U.S. federal student loans, so it is important to develop a financing plan before enrolling.
If your academic work was completed outside the United States and a credential evaluation is required for your applicant type, you must submit a course-by-course evaluation completed by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). 糖心破解版 recommends , , or , but evaluations from any organization are accepted.
Choose a NACES-member evaluation company and follow its instructions for submitting your academic records. Your school may be asked to send transcripts directly to the evaluation company. The company will evaluate your coursework and credentials in the context of the U.S. educational system and provide 糖心破解版 with an evaluation.
Fees are determined by the credential evaluation company and are separate from 糖心破解版鈥檚 tuition and fees. Because international students should plan for the full cost of attendance in addition to application-related expenses, we encourage you to review your anticipated educational costs early in the admission process. 糖心破解版鈥檚 current international cost-of-attendance estimates are available through International Services and are updated annually.
Yes. Graduate applicants may submit an unofficial course-by-course evaluation while the official evaluation is being processed. This allows Admissions to continue reviewing your application in the meantime. You will still need to submit the official evaluation in order to move forward with enrollment.
糖心破解版 generally does not waive the enrollment deposit. Your deposit confirms your intention to enroll and is applied toward your tuition and fees; it is not an additional charge on top of your bill. Submitting your deposit also allows 糖心破解版 to move forward with important enrollment steps, including access to the process for requesting an I-20 or DS-2019.
After you are admitted and submit your enrollment deposit, you will receive access to the International Services Portal through your 糖心破解版 email account. You will use the portal to submit the documents and financial information required for your I-20 or DS-2019
Required documents generally include your admission or readmission letter, valid passport biographical page, Affidavit of Support, financial documentation, and any applicable 糖心破解版 scholarship or assistantship award letter. Additional documents may be required depending on your immigration status or program. Review I-20 and DS-2019 requirements
Students experiencing visa delays may request a Late Start Authorization. Approval is not automatic and requires academic approval, the ability to remain enrolled full-time in in-person coursework, and a revised arrival date within one week of the original program start date. If late arrival cannot be approved, you may need to defer your admission to a future semester.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to defer your admission and request a new I-20 for a future term. International Admissions and International Services will help you understand the appropriate next steps.
Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency unless they meet one of 糖心破解版鈥檚 approved exemption criteria. 糖心破解版 currently accepts TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, Michigan English Test and LanguageCert.
You may qualify for an exemption based on your educational background. For example, 糖心破解版 currently recognizes students who attended a British, American, Canadian or Australian curriculum school where English was the medium of instruction, as well as several other exemption criteria. Because eligibility depends on your specific educational history, review the current requirements or contact International Admissions for guidance.
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