Admissions

Admissions Requirements for International Students

Southern Polytechnic State University welcomes admissions applications from all interested students. To apply, submit the following materials to the Admissions Office by:
July 1 for the fall semester
November 1 for the spring semester
April 1 for the summer semester:

A completed Application for Admission to Southern Polytechnic
A $50 non-refundable application fee (make check payable to Southern Polytechnic State University).
Official scores for all required college entrance tests -- for all undergraduate students, scores from the SAT or ACT are required. International students must also submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. Nontraditional and audit students may need to submit GED scores.
Official high school and college transcripts mailed directly from all institutions attended.

Freshman international applicants whose native language is not English are exempt from taking the SAT I /ACT; however, they must take the Compass Exam on campus and score 80 on the Reading, 74 on the Writing and 43 on the Algebra exams. International transfer applicants who have a least 30 transferable semester hours are exempt from the SAT I/ACT and the Compass. A minimum total score of 550 (213 computer based, 79 Internet based) on the TOEFL is required. All other entrance requirements are the same as for native students. Students who have visa types of F-1 must submit certification of financial security. The Admissions Office requires applicants to send their international credentials to an approved SPSU professional evaluation service before being considered for admissions.

International Students must provide proof of financial stability.

SEVIS (I-901) Fee
The SEVIS (I-901) fee is paid by international students applying for an F-1or J-1 visa. The fee for the F-1 visa is $200. The Fee for the J-1 visa is $180. This fee is used to cover costs associated with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). This fee must be paid before your visa interview. A copy of your receipt should be taken to your visa interview.

If you meet the criteria below you must pay the SEVIS fee:

1. Prospective students with “initial attendance” I-20 document, who are applying for an “initial” F-1 visa from outside the U.S.
2. Prospective students with “initial attendance” I-20 document, who are applying for a change to F-1 status from another visa category.
3. Current F-1 students in the U.S. filing for reinstatement after being out of status more than 5 months, and who are issued an I-20 issued for reinstatement.
4. Canadians do have to pay the fee if they fit into the 3 items above. You must pay the fee and bring the receipt to the border with you. Allow at least 3 business days for processing.
5. Prospective students with “initial attendance” DS-2019 document, who are applying for an “initial” J-1 visa from outside of the U.S.

For more information on the SEVIS fee, please visit; www.fmjfee.com. The Coordinator of International Student Services can also answer any questions that you may have.

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International Undergraduate Admissions

International Graduate Admissions