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International Admission

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ASU is proud of its tradition of welcoming students from around the world. ASU's international students are enrolled in every college or school across all four of the university's campuses in metropolitan Phoenix. A vibrant international student population translates to a stronger multicultural experience at ASU.

Application Requirements
Application Deadlines
Application Procedures
After You Have Been Admitted to ASU

Application Requirements

An international student is a student who is not a citizen of, or a permanent resident of, or a refugee in the United States of America (F & J Visas).

Aptitude Requirement

  • Freshmen must have a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) (a B or better where A=4.0) from a secondary school.
  • Transfer students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA (a C+ or better where A=4.0) from a college or university.
  • International students do not need to take the ACT or SAT tests for admission, however, they may be required for entrances into some ASU schools/colleges.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

Applicants whose native language is not English (identified by the U.S. Department of Stat Bureau of Public Affairs) must provide evidence of English language proficiency. The English proficiency requirement may be fulfilled by meeting one of the following:

  • Minimum score of 500 (paper-based), 173 (computer-based), or 61 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
  • Minimum overall band of 6.0 with no band below 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Exceptions to the English (TOEFL/IELTS) Requirement:

  • Applicants who have completed their junior and senior years in a U.S. high school with SAT Verbal score of 550 or ACT English score of 23.
  • Applicants who have completed a minimum of 48 transferable semester credits including 6 credits of freshman English composition at a U.S. college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Applicants holding a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
  • Applicants who have completed four years of high school in a U.S. high school. These applicants are subject to high school competency requirements.
  • The TOEFL is not required for admission for applicants who have successfully completed the Advanced 2 level of the American English and Culture Program (AECP) at Arizona State University.

Competency Requirement

International students who attended 4 years of high school in the United States are required to meet the competency requirements.

  • English - 4 years (composition/literature based)
  • Math - 4 years - Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II and one course requiring Algebra II as a prerequisite.
  • Laboratory Science - 3 years total (1 year each from any of the following areas are accepted: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Integrated Sciences, and Physics)
  • Social Science - 2 years (including one year American History)
  • Foreign Language - 2 years (same language)
  • Fine Arts - 1 year

Higher Requirements for Some ASU Schools/Colleges

Some colleges/schools have higher standards for admission. International applicants must meet general international admission requirements as well as the appropriate freshman or transfer college/school requirements of their major. See degree search for details for the major of interest.

Financial Guarantee

All international applicants on F1 or J1 visas must provide a Financial Guarantee to show evidence of sufficient funds available for their studies before the application can be processed. In addition, the US Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) requires ASU to obtain additional information prior to processing your visa application. You must go to www.asu.edu/interactive and login, and then select Immigration (INS) Records Entry for F1 and J1 VISAS. Failure to complete the required immigration procedure may cause you to lose student visa status. Contact the International Student Office at ASU for
immigration information at (480) 965-7451 or ISO@asu.edu.

Preferential Application Deadlines

You must submit the Application for Undergraduate Admission, along with the application fee, by the deadline specified for each semester. In order to expedite the evaluation of your application, also submit official transcripts, test scores and supporting credentials immediately.

Fall Semester 2009

ASU’s preferential international application deadline for fall semester is May 1, 2009.  Space is limited in some programs and admission to these programs is more competitive.

International students who have been admitted for the fall semester may begin attending classes as early as summer session.

Spring Semester 2010

Preferential application deadline is October 1, 2009.

Application Procedures

1. Complete the Undergraduate Admission Application. ASU prefers students to apply online. If a paper application is completed, it must be mailed to the mailing address below.

2. Submit the nonrefundable application fee. Fall 2008, Winter 2008, Spring 2009 and Summer 2009 the application fee is $50 (U.S. dollars.) Starting Fall 2009 the application fee is $55 (U. S. dollars.) You may pay with a credit card with the online application or submit a non-refundable application fee in the form of a check or money order drawn on a U.S. Banking Affiliate and made payable to Arizona State University. Do not send cash or international postal money orders. Application fees cannot be waived or transferred to a future application.

3. Request that an official transcript be sent directly from your school(s) to Undergraduate Admissions. Upon graduation or completion of the semester, request that a final transcript be sent directly to ASU to determine final admission status.

4. Submit evidence of English language proficiency.

Have your ACT, SAT, TOEFL or IELTS score sent directly to ASU.

TOEFL: The official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report can be sent directly to ASU from the Educational Testing Service. ASU's TOEFL institutional code is 4007. For information about this test and registration procedures, contact ETS at PO Box 6151 Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA or visit www.toefl.org.

IELTS: For information about this test and registration procedures, contact the IELTS Office, University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate, 1 Hills Road, Cambridge/CB1 2EU, UK or visit www.ielts.org.

5. Submit your financial guarantee. In compliance with Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, all international applicants on the F-1 (student) or J-1 (exchange) visa must provide evidence of sufficient funds available for their studies. The Financial Guarantee, dated within the past six months, must be co-signed by an authorized bank or representative of a recognized sponsoring agency in the U.S.A. An Affidavit of Support cannot be used in lieu of a bank statement. ASU has a Financial Guarantee Form (.pdf file). ASU requires a bank statement or a bank letterhead that has been cosigned by a banking official. Review estimated expenses.

*To complete a paper application:

Make an online request for an application to be sent to you via mail or fax. Write to the address below to request an application.

Download the application and send the completed application and all supporting documents (application fee, transcripts, test scores and the financial guarantee) to the address listed below. Complete and sign the application (incomplete, unsigned applications cannot be processed).

Mailing Address
Undergraduate Admissions
Arizona State University
PO Box 870112
Tempe, AZ 85287-0112
USA

For more information, call: 480.965.2688.

After You Have Been Admitted to ASU Visa, Immigration Procedures

 

  • Admission to ASU cannot be determined until your file is complete and all of your credentials are evaluated.
  • Your SEVIS I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Immigrant Student Status), essential for securing an F-1 student visa, will be forwarded to you if you are admitted to ASU. Keep your SEVIS I-20 in a secure place; ASU will not issue a second SEVIS I-20.
  • Take your SEVIS I-20 and letter of admission to the nearest U.S. Embassy to apply for a student visa.
  • Arrive at ASU no later than one week before classes begin according to the information on the SEVIS I-20. ASU cannot authorize you to arrive later or change the information on your SEVIS I-20.  Report immediately to the International Student Office on the Tempe campus Student Services Bldg. 265 with your immigration documents for SEVIS registration.
  • When arriving in the United States, show your SEVIS I-20 and your letter of admission to the U.S. customs/immigration officials at the airport.
  • If you are an international student currently in the United States, you must inform your school's international student advisor of your plan to transfer your SEVIS information to ASU. This must be done in order to receive a new ASU I-20. Meet with an advisor at your current school and complete a SEVIS Transfer Form to determine an appropriate date to transfer to ASU. ASU's school code is PH0214F00127000. When you are admitted to ASU, your SEVIS I-20 will be issued after the release date indicated by your school. When you arrive at ASU, pick up your new SEVIS I-20 from Undergraduate Admissions, then report to the International Student Office. See SEVIS Transfer Request form. (PDF)
  • Students holding F-2 visas cannot attend ASU on a full-time basis.
  • Measles immunization: You must complete the measles immunization verification form you receive with your letter of admission before you can register for classes. Proof of two Measles (Rubeola), Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations, at least one of which you received after 1979, is required.
  • You must enroll full-time each semester.