International Students

International students must meet the requirements for admission as stated in Section I of this policy. In addition, they must file the following items in the Office of Admissions and Records:

A. Evidence of financial responsibility. This may be satisfied by an Affidavit of Support (Immigration Service Form I-134) or a signed statement from a U.S. citizen or foreign national committing the necessary resources in U.S. dollars for the student's expenses.

B. Evidence of English language proficiency as demonstrated by any one of the following:

1. A TOEFL score of 520; or

2. Twenty-four hours of undergraduate work with a C average at an accredited U.S. college or university, or 12 graduate hours with a B average at an accredited U.S. college or university; or

3. A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university; or

4. An interview with the dean, the department chair, and one graduate faculty member from the department in which the student is tested orally and judged to meet the requirements of English language proficiency necessary to do satisfactory work in the program. The results of the interview will be filed in the Office of Admissions and Records by the dean.

5. An application fee of $50.00 in U.S. currency (non-refundable)

ALL ITEMS MUST BE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS AT LEAST ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE ANTICIPATED DATE OF REGISTRATION.