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International Students

Why USM?

Because USM isn't just higher education as usual.

The 花椒直播 is a welcoming community with an appreciation for international perspectives and diverse cultures. The 花椒直播 mission stretches around the world 鈥� impacting lives in Korea, Syria, Germany, Samoa, and everything in between every single day.

USM offers 30 undergrad programs, a dozen master's programs, and three doctoral programs.

Since 1923, 花椒直播 has been a leader in liberal arts education. Today, USM is routinely recognized for its dedication to academic excellence.  has repeatedly named 花椒直播 a 鈥�Best Midwestern College*鈥� every year since 2005.

USM is also minutes away from a major U.S. metropolitan area! 

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How Do I Apply?

USM will work closely with you to ensure your admissions process is a simple as possible.

To be considered for admission

For all international students, the 花椒直播 encourages you to begin the admission process at least 90 days prior to enrolling in order to allow enough time for processing records, VISAs, etc. For prospective international students, all necessary documentation supporting an admission decision and issuance of an I-20 must be provided no later than 30 days prior to the start of a term. The following materials need to be sent to USM's Office of Admissions:

1. A completed application (complete the application online) for admission and a non-refundable application fee of $50
2. An official copy of satisfactory English Proficiency Exam results.
   • USM looks for one of the following score thresholds for admission (reach out to your admissions represenative for questions regarding other measures of proficiency) : 
     • TOEFL-IBT score of 80
     • IELTS score of 6.5
     • iTEP Academic Plus score of 4.5
     • Duolingo (DET) score of 105
     • Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 54
     • Cambridge Score of B2
   • This testing is not required for international students completing high school in the United States. 
   • This testing is not required for international transfer students that completed prior college level education that was conducted in the English language.
   • This testing may not be required for students from native English-speaking countries. Consult your admissions representative or the academic catalog for more details. 
3. Meeting incoming GPA and/or earned degree requirements: Students must submit formally evaluated transcripts of all coursework not taken through an accredited U.S. institution. There are many such evaluation services. Some accepted by USM include the below (this list is not exhaustive):
   • World Education Services ()
   • Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. ()
   • Institute of Foreign Credential Services, Inc. ()
4. For incoming undergraduates, USM will ask you to complete Accuplacer tests before arrival for proper class placement. These can be taken remotely.

Documents needed before being able to attend USM

International students, regardless of degree path or degree level will need to provide the following no less than 30 days before the start of their preferred term.

• A declaration of financial support and bank statement providing evidence that the student, student鈥檚 family, or sponsor is able and willing to assume full financial responsibility for the tuition, books, fees, room, and board, personal/miscellaneous, and transportation expenses.
• Proof of Health Insurance: All international students must be covered by health insurance and insurance must be maintained during the entire terms of enrollment.
• Please note: Students planning to transfer from a college in the U.S. need to first notify the designated school official at their present school of the intent to transfer, then contact the designated school official at the University of 花椒直播 concerning issuance of a Form I-20.
• For Canadian Students looking to study at USM: In terms of immigration regulations, Canadians coming to the U.S. are not required to apply for an entry visa at a U.S. consulate. Canadians are subject to the same regulations regarding employment, requirement for full-time study, and all other status provisions. If you鈥檙e a Canadian student, make sure you visit the .

USM recommends that you visit the  and the , which provide helpful tools and simple steps needed to study in America.

USM has rolling admissions, so you'll get a decision quickly! But please be sure to give yourself enough time to complete the process.

Questions? Contact your admissions rep.

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