Initial Student

A potential student who is applying from their home country and plans to study in the United States on an F-1 student visa.

Please refer to the guide below on how to apply as an initial student at Southern Connecticut State University:

    Ø  Submit an online application by clicking on the link below and make a                   payment of $50 application fee: 

               § Undergraduate Students

               § Graduate Students

Upon completion of the online application, documents that are required for submission TO THE ADMISSION OFFICE are LISTED below: 

    Ø  Official high school transcript:

               § High school transcript must be certified by Headmaster or Principle                     with official stamp or seal and evaluated with World Education                         Services (WES) for credentials evaluation

               § If any, college transcripts from non-U.S. institutions are to be                             evaluated with World Education Services (WES) for credentials                     evaluation

    Ø  One letter of recommendation from school counselor or professor

    Ø  If English is not the first language, the university requires International                Students to take an English proficiency test:

               § Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL)

                     o   A minimum score of :

 

 

                                       OR

 

               § English as Second Language (ESL) 

A certificate that shows attendance and completion of the English learning program.  This may be waived instead of TOEFL.  Please contact Admissions at 203-392-5644 for further information.

                      o Unfortunately, Southern Connecticut State University does not                            offer ESL program at this moment.

                      o ESL students have to be at level-112 in order to enroll.

    Ø  Submit these documents to the International Student Services:

               § Completed International Student Profile Form

               § Original and current financial support documentation 

* Please visit the Admission's homepage for additional information on applying to Southern Connecticut State University as Initial Student.

 

Deadlines

 

    Ø  Initial F-1 students MUST :

               § ATTEND THE MANDATORY International Student Orientation                         (Students will be notified via email)

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