Applicants are classified as international if they are not United States citizens, dual citizens, or permanent resi-dents. International students must meet admission criteria for the program to which they apply, as well as the following:
- International students must have all credentials and admission information submitted to Graduate Studies by the deadline for the specific entry term.
- Josef Silny & Associates, Incorporated, World Education Services, or AACRAO must evaluate credit from institutions outside the U.S. A course-by-course evaluation is required. The applicant pays for this service and contacts the evaluating agency directly. Official evaluations must be submitted to Graduate Studies by the deadline for the specific entry term.
- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency in accordance with University policy, and will be required to submit acceptable TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores unless the country of origin uses English as the official language. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (com-puter-based), or 79 (Internet-based) is required on the TOEFL. With the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies and the appropriate dean, applicants may furnish satisfactory evidence of English competency in lieu of the TOEFL. Examples of satisfactory evidence include, but are not limited to, completion of ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or higher; and/or a minimum of 60 credits satisfactorily completed at an accredited institution of higher education where all courses are taught in English. For information on the TOEFL, contact TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08541, USA. The University’s institutional code for the transmittal of the TOEFL is #5125. Official test scores must be submitted to Graduate Studies by the deadline for the specific entry term.
- The applicant must file a Confidential Financial Statement confirming availability of specific funds to finance the first year of study before the University issues the appropriate papers for obtaining a visa. Official bank statements must be submitted to Graduate Studies by the deadline for the specific entry term, but no earlier than 6 months prior to the first day of class.
Prior to registering for classes, admitted international students must submit proof of health and accident insurance to meet mandatory requirements. The University reserves the right to refuse registration to any international student who fails to comply with this insurance requirement or is unable to supply satisfactory proof of insurance. The University also reserves the right to withdraw from classes any international student who fails to maintain insurance coverage or avoids in any way the responsibility to comply with the insurance requirement.
International students are subject to the same University policies and procedures that apply to all students, such as admission, enrollment, immunization, etc. Additionally, international students must comply with all U.S. Immigration regulations, which may determine the student’s eligibility for enrollment, residency status, limitations on credit hours or semesters of study, and length of stay in the U.S.
Application deadlines for international students:
- If currently outside the United States:
Fall Semester May 1
Spring Semester September 15
Summer (contact Graduate Studies)
- If currently in the United States:
Fall Semester June 1
Spring Semester October 15
Summer (contact Graduate Studies)
Please note that program deadlines supersede these deadlines when the program deadline is earlier in the year.
* FGCU is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students.
