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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTER

The International Student Center provides many services to international students.

 

  Information and assistance for the following:

  •     Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) 
  •     U.S. Department of State
  •     Social Security Administration
  •     Internal Revenue Service (income tax)
  •     banking
  •     insurance
  •     housing
  •     employment  (on-campus)
  •     employment  (off-campus)
  •     practical training (optional)
  •     practical training (curricular)
  •     visa renewal
  •     travel regulations
  •     lottery
  •     document preparation and assistance
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Cultural, Social, and Educational Programs:

  •     "CultureFest"  introduces international students' culture, food, and talent to the SPSU community
  •     Friends of Internationals sponsors various activities, events, and home hospitality
  •     AMIS (Atlanta Ministry of International Students) sponsors family and community  activities
  •     International Student Association
  •     Chinese Friendship Association
  •     Japanese Friendship Association
  •     Indian Student Association
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Admissions Requirements:
 

  •     TOEFL Requirements:
Non-native speakers of English transferring to SPSU from institutions of higher education where English is not the language of instruction and who have less than 30 semester hours of college credit may be exempt from SAT requirements but must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and the CPE (College Placement Exam). Students must score

                550 (minimum) on the paper TOEFL or
                213 (minimum) on the computer TOEFL and
                75 (minimum) on all areas of the CPE
 

Non-native speakers transferring to SPSU from institutions where English was not the language of instruction  and who have at least 30 hours of college credit must take the TOEFL and score

                550 (minimum) on the paper TOEFL or
                213 (minimum) on the computer TOEFL
 

                TOEFL Exams Contact:
                TOEFL Services
                Educational Testing Services
                P.O. Box 6151
                Princeton, NJ 08541, USA

                http://www.toefl.org
 

  •     Meet  regular SPSU Admissions requirements
  •     Meet visa requirements:  For a student visa (F-1 or J-1), complete a Financial Affidavit showing ability to meet financial obligations of tuition, fees, and living expenses (letters of financial support must be current--less than one year old--and must accompany the Financial Affidavit). Financial Affidavit forms may be obtained from the SPSU Admissions office.
  •     Obtain an acceptance letter
  •     Obtain an I-20
  •     Medical insurance: SPSU requires international students on F-1 and J-1 visas to purchase the endorsed SPSU International Student Insurance policy. Payment of this fee is mandatory and should be paid directly to the Office of Business and Finance along with payment of tuition and miscellaneous fees. Purchase of this insurance policy is mandatory each semester.
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