International Admissions Requirements

The admissions committee will consider several factors when evaluating candidates for admission to the University including undergraduate grade point average, work experience, statement of purpose or intent, goals and achievements and English language competency scores (TOEFL, IELST, or PTEA). 

Applications are reviewed and evaluated and admission decisions are made on an ongoing basis. Space is limited in some graduate programs, so early submission of application materials is advised.

Below you will find additional admission requirements for international students. International students must complete both the standard graduate admission requirements and the international admission requirements outlined below.

Requirements

1. Completed online application
   Apply for one of our graduate programs
   Apply for MS in Education
   
2. Completed regular graduate admissions requirements in addition to the international requirements listed below
3. Official Transcripts: Foreign transcript(s) must be translated into English. Transcripts must be mailed from the institution.  Scanned or emailed transcripts are not acceptable.
4. Credential Evaluation: Foreign transcript(s) must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation company. For information about credential evaluation companies, visit www.naces.org. 
5. Applicants whose undergraduate degree is from an institution where instruction was in a language other than English must show proof of competency in English. (Please note that this requirement is waived for all students who have spent one academic year at a U.S. college or university.) Proof can be shown though one of the following:
1. TOEFL: 550 Paper, 213 Computer, or 80 IBT (Learn about TOEFL)
2. IELTS: 6.5 (Learn about IELTS)
3. PTEA: 53 (Learn about PTEA)
4. Completed Level 112 English for Academic Purposes (EAP) with a 3.0 GPA at an ELS Language Center.
6. Bank Statement: All international students must submit a bank statement showing sufficient funds are available to support them for one year.  Please see the Cost of Attendance for the program to which you are applying.
7. Affidavit of Financial Support: If the bank statement is not in the student's name, the account holder must submit this form.
8. Photocopy of the passport photo page