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Applying as a Transfer from a U.S. Institution if You Are an International Student

Following are the minimum admission requirements for all undergraduate international students applying for admission as a transfer student from another college or university in the United States that must be met before admission and before a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) can be issued.

1. Scholastic Achievement

   1. Present official records from the schools attended in the student's country indicating that the student was graduated from an accredited high school with above-average grades.
   2. Have a C average (2.00) or better on all courses attempted in the United States.
   3. Be in good standing at the college or university last attended.
   4. Have approval for transfer from the Designated School Official of the previous school by completion of "International Student Information" form.

2. Knowledge of English

   1. Have attended another accredited college or university in the United States for a minimum of 24 semester credit hours with passing grades and meeting other transfer requirements, or
   2. Completion of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scored by the Educational Testing Service with a score of 500 paper/173 computer or higher. Results of TOEFL tests administered by Institutional Testing centers are not acceptable.

3. Application and Supporting Documents

   1. Complete an application for admission.
   2. Submit original grade (mark) sheets of the preparatory (middle or secondary) school studies for all schools attended in the home country. Uncertified photographic copies or other duplications are not acceptable.
   3. Copies of official transcripts from all other schools attended in the United States mailed directly from the registrar's office of all previous institutions to the registrar of the University.
   4. Completed SEVIS Transfer Request form.
   5. $25.00 international application fee.

4. Financial Support

   Proof of the student's ability to adequately take care of at least one years education-related expenses in any of the following forms:

   1. Official confirmation by the student's government of an adequate grant, scholarship, fellowship, or loan made available for the specific purpose of educational expenses of the student.
   2. Official confirmation by an educational or other organization or agency of adequate funds made available for the specific purpose of the student's study in the United States.
   3. Official confirmation by the student's government, through a central bank, for permission to transfer adequate funds to the United States for the specific purpose of education. (Any other source of financial support is considered as less than satisfactory).
   4. Official confirmation by the student's parents or sponsor, through a central bank, or adequate funds committed to support payments of all educational expenses.
   5. A deposit of funds may be required depending on individual circumstances.

Accident and Health Hospitalization Insurance

The student must furnish evidence that an accident and health hospitalization insurance policy is in force. Health hospitalization insurance is required of international students while in student status. Insurance information is available upon request.

Other Documents

At the time of enrollment the student must present a valid passport with an F-1 visa and the I-94 form showing the date for stay in the United States.