Steps for New International Students without college/university credit

Federal Immigration Regulations requires a student to declare a major before the student is admitted.

1. Complete the Application Form (pdf format).
2. Mail in the Non-refundable application fee of $30.00 US.
3. Send official TOEFL scores - minimum requirement 500 (paper based), 173 (computer based), or 61 (internet based).
4. Have official Secondary School Record(s) mailed.
Photocopies are not acceptable unless they are certified copies.
5. Complete the Declaration and Certification of Finances form (pdf format). $22,880 must be guaranteed for each anticipated year of enrollment.
6. Provide a letter from your bank which should support the Declaration and Certification of Finances.
7. The ACT/ SAT exam is not required for admission. However, if you wish to be considered for reduced tuition costs based on your academic performance, you must submit an official copy of the SAT 1 results.

The following are the Admission requirements for New International Transfer Students:

1. Complete the Application Form (pdf format).
2. Mail in the Non-refundable application fee of $30.00 US.
3. Send Official TOEFL scores - minimum requirement 500 (paper based), 173 (computer based), or 61 (internet based).
4. Have Official College Transcript(s) mailed. *(Photocopies of academic documents are not considered official unless they carry an original signature and stamp of authorization from the issuing institution).
5. University level courses taken at institutions outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an outside agency (i.e. World Education Services (www.wes.org) or JSilny and Associates (www.jsilny.com). Questions regarding the process of foreign transcript evaluation may be directed to the Office of Admissions.
6. Have Official Secondary School Record(s) mailed. *(Photocopies are not acceptable unless they are certified copies).
7. Complete the Declaration and Certification of Finances form (pdf format). $22,880 must be guaranteed for each anticipated year of enrollment.
8. Provide a letter from your bank which should support the Declaration and Certification of Finances.
9. The ACT/ SAT exam is not required for admission. However, if you wish to be considered for reduced tuition costs based on your academic performance, you must submit an official copy of the SAT 1 results.

International students with previous college/university coursework and who are transferring into the University must meet EKU's transfer student Admissions Criteria.

Costs

Estimated costs for the 2009-2010 academic year are $22,880.00. This includes tuition, room and board, mandatory health insurance, fees and other miscellaneous expenses.

All International students will be required to take a free tuberculin skin test at the Student Health Clinic upon their arrival on campus.

Application Deadlines for International Students:

• For Summer Session - April 1
• For Fall Semester - June 1
• For Spring Semester - November 1

International Admissions Contact
International Admissions Department
Office of Admissions
SSB 112, CPO 54
Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3102 USA
(859) 622-2106 (phone)
800-465-9191 (toll free)
(859) 622-8024 (fax)
Admissions@eku.edu (e-mail address)

International students who have completed course work at an accredited university outside the U.S. must present course work for possible transfer credit. Students must contact one of the credential evaluating services listed below for instructions on how to submit their official documents for evaluation.

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. (JS & A)
7101 SW 102 Avenue
Miami, FL 33173
Tel: (305) 273-1616
Fax: (305) 273-1338
E-Mail: info@jsilny.com
URL: www.jsilny.com

World Education Services (WES)
P.O. Box 5087
Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10274-5087
Tel: (212) 966-6311
Fax: (212) 739-6100
Toll Free: (800) 937-3895
E-Mail: info@wes.org
URL: www.wes.org


See also: Office of International Education