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International Undergraduate Admissions
1. An application for Admission and a fee of U.S. $90.00 made payable to OSU. 2. College transcript from each institution attended. Transcripts must be submitted in original language and translated to English. Students enrolled at U.S. institutions may have certified true copies of their foreign records sent by their current institution. 3. English-language Proficiency 2 : All new applicants for undergraduate study for whom English is a second language are required to present either a minimum paper-based score of 500, or a minimum Internet- based score of 61 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a minimum score of 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), taken within the last two years. 4. Complete OSU Financial Guarantee form and Bank Certification. 5. Copy of passport biographical page. In extraordinary and deserving cases, the President or the President’s designee may admit a student who fails to meet the above requirements. In these situations, the applicant must have demonstrated proficiency in the English language prior to admission. For further details, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Transfer Admission Standards. In evaluating college-level credit for coursework completed outside of the U.S., OSU requires that the institution where the credit was earned and the program of study be recognized as tertiary level through the standards set by the country where the institution is located. OSU evaluates semester credit hours and grades earned based on U.S. equivalency standards. Performance Requirements for Credit Hours Attempted*: 1. Students who have earned between 7-23 hours of college credit must satisfy both freshman admission requirements and achieve a minimum transfer GPA of 2.25 or higher in all college-level coursework attempted. 2. Students who have earned 24-59 hours of college credit must achieve a minimum transfer GPA of 2.25 or higher in all college-level coursework attempted. 3. Students who have earned 60 or more hours of college credit must achieve a minimum transfer GPA of 2.00 or higher in all college-level coursework attempted. Students who don't meet transfer admission requirements but feel their past academic performance is not indicative of their ability to succeed in college can submit a petition for admission on probation. *excluding incomplete, passing grades (ex: "P" or "S"), remedial/ developmental, repeated/forgiven credit and activity courses. Non-Degree Seeking Students If you want to take coursework at Oklahoma State University but don't want to pursue a degree, you can apply to enroll in up to nine credit hours without meeting admission requirements. Non-degree students will not receive immigration documents from OSU. International Admissions Documents Required: 1. Completed Admission application and $90 nonrefundable application fee (paid by credit card). 2. Copy of Passport Bio page. 3. College transcript from your current institution. Transcripts must be submitted in original language and translated to English.
4. A letter from your current university International office stating that you are currently in-status, in good standing, and have permissions to take a course(s) from OSU. Immigration The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) require that international students file a statement with the University showing adequate financial support for their education. OSU has its own Financial Guarantee that international students complete as a requirement to receive admission and an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility. The I-20 is required in order to pay the SEVIS fee, apply for and receive an F1 visa, and to enter the U.S. lawfully in a student status. Students currently studying in the U.S. will receive detailed instructions on how to transfer their I-20/SEVIS record to OSU prior to enrollment. Questions related to SEVIS, other visa types, or individual immigration status issues should be sent to international@okstate.edu. Orientation Information. All international students are required to attend and complete the ISS Immigration and New Student Orientation sessions prior to enrollment. Orientation will include such topics as academic information, immigration regulations, housing, food, Stillwater community, transportation, banking practices, health care and American customs. The orientation programs occur the week before classes begin each fall and spring semester. Students should make their travel plans accordingly. Direct questions regarding these programs to the Office of International Students & Scholars (ISS) su-iss@okstate.edu and New Student Orientation & Enrollment newstudents@okstate.edu. Immunization Records. OSU’s University Health Services requires all students to complete a health history and immunization form. TB testing is required and available on-campus at University Health Services (in lieu of the TB form). The Medical History & Immunization Record form is online at uhs.okstate.edu (http://uhs.okstate.edu). It is recommended that students complete this form prior to arrival on campus. The form can be submitted in person upon arrival at University Health Services, or mailed to: University Health Services, 1202 W Farm Rd., Stillwater, OK 74078. 1 English-language proficiency exams will be waived for domestically- based international high school students who have attended an English-speaking school for 3 or more years. According to policy, results of the TOEFL taken at international testing centers and special testing centers will be accepted. Results of the TOEFL taken at institutional testing centers will only be accepted by the administering institution. 2 English-language proficiency exams will be waived for transfer students who have 24 or more transferable credit hours from a U.S. or English-speaking post-secondary institution. According to policy, results of the TOEFL taken at international testing centers and special testing centers will be accepted. Results of the TOEFL taken at institutional testing centers will only be accepted by the administering institution.
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