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Department of Admissions

International Students

Admission Requirements

To enroll in Angelo State University, an international applicant must have on file in the Admissions Office all of the following items by June 10 to register for the Fall semester; by November 1 to register for the Spring semester; and by March 15 to register for the Summer semester:
  1. Mandatory US $50.00 non-refundable application fee (to be paid by International Money Order).
  2. Application for admission.
  3. Official transcript(s) of previous academic record (high school transcript and US college transcripts).
  4. Acceptable scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I). *See Test Scores
  5. Supplemental Information Form for International Applicants. Official Financial Statement Form completed by sponsor and original bank statement or letter (with amounts in US Dollars) with original signatures on both forms.
  6. Residency Questionnaire.
  7. Housing Application (including US $150.00 deposit) if you plan to live in University housing on campus (contact Residence Life for requirements -- housing@angelo.edu).
  8. US $8500.00 deposit BEFORE I-20 can be issued (see below).
  9. To determine if non-US college credit is transferable to ASU, a student must have transcripts evaluated by a credentials evaluation service (the preferred service is www.oerf.org.

Application for Admission

Fill out the application carefully and completely (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE). Mail the application along with the US $50.00 non-refundable application fee to the Admissions Office. The application cannot be processed without the application fee. This fee must be paid by International Money Order to prevent delay in processing of the application. (If you apply online, please send US $50.00 immediately.)

Official Transcript

A first year UNDERGRADUATE student should request his secondary officials to mail to the Admissions Office at Angelo State University his official transcript, complete with the school's seal and signature of the Registrar, immediately after completion of his studies. Photocopies not bearing the original mark or seal of the school are not acceptable. A student entering as a transfer student from another accredited US college, university, or junior college must supply an official sealed transcript from EACH SCHOOL attended, including his secondary or high school work.

Insurance

All the international students are required to purchase each Fall and Spring semester at the time of registration the group hospitalization medical evacuation and repatriation insurance plan provided through the University. The approximate cost of such insurance will be US $540.00 for the calendar year. International students who fail to purchase insurance will not be allowed to register at Angelo State University.

US $8,500.00 Deposit

This deposit (which does not include the $150.00 Housing Deposit) MUST be on file prior to issuance of the I-20 form. The $8,500.00 will be applied to the student's registration and room/board costs. A student who does not register will be eligible for a full refund upon written request. If a student registers and withdraws from the University, then the normal refund policy will apply. This deposit is not required of a student who has a scholarship from his government, but the government must have an agreement on file with the University stating that the scholarship will be paid at the time of registration. This deposit is not required of a student who is receiving at least a $1000.00 competitive scholarship from ASU.

Test Scores

Since all classes at the University are conducted in the English language, it is essential that every student whose native language is not English have a sufficient knowledge of English to be able to go at once into our classes. Scores on the TOEFL must be submitted for the University to determine the applicant's proficiency in English. A TOEFL score of 550 or above (paper-based) or 213 or above (computer-based) is required. ACT or SAT I scores must also be submitted by undergraduates with a minimum English sub score of 17 on the ACT or 430 on the SAT I.

Supplemental Information Form

This form must be completed by international applicant.

Official Financial Statement Form

This form must be completed by the applicant's sponsor guaranteeing the applicant's financial support while in the United States. A bank statement or other certified proof of financial support (with amounts in US Dollars) must also be attached (bank statement or letter from bank, both with an original signature).

Housing Application

A reservation for a room in one of the Residence Halls must be made during the school year before the student plans to attend Angelo State University. Reservations are made through the Residence Life Office, and a US $50.00 application fee and $150.00 deposit must accompany the application. Check, money order, or draft should be made payable to Angelo State University. (Contact Residence Life for requirements housing@angelo.edu.

Approval for Admissions

After the international applicant has met all Admission requirements listed above, a Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility will be issued.

Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

FOR UNDERGRADUATES ONLY - All international students must register to take the THEA Test during their first semester at ASU, unless otherwise exempt.