admission of international students

International students must meet the appropriate academic requirements and, in addition:

A. Demonstrate proficiency in the English language through satisfactory performance on:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), score of 525 required, or
• Internet based TOEFL minimum score of 72, or

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS), score of 6 required, or
• Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), ACT, or both, as required by the Admissions Office, or
• Completion of ELS 112 Level or higher
  
  

B.  All international transcripts must be evaluated by reputable evaluation companies.

C.  One letter of recommendation is required for new first time freshmen applicants.

D.  An International Student Clearance Form is required.  It will be provided by Southern's Office of International Student Services once the following documentation is submitted.

E. Submit application and financial support documentation by April 1st for the fall semester entry, by October 1st for the spring semester and by November 1st for F1 transfer students within the USA.

All prospective international students should visit the Office of International Student Services Web site.
You may download and print the Undergraduate International Student Profile Form (PDF)
For the Graduate International Student Profile Form, please visit the School of Graduate Studies.