USF 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 16

International Applicants (non-resident aliens)

To be considered for admission, international applicants (non-resident aliens) must submit a USF International Student Application for Admission, a non-refundable application fee of $20.00 payable in U.S. dollars, a TOEFL score if applicable, a Statement of Financial Responsibility, undergraduate or graduate admissions test scores as specified for appropriate applicant category, transcripts showing subjects and grades from the first year of secondary work to the time of application, and a Visa Clearance Form (if currently in the U.S.). Transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. International credentials must be evaluated by an independent evaluation service, with associated costs to be paid by the student. Information about recommended and approved independent evaluators is available from the Office of Admissions. An international applicant (non-resident alien) must meet all admission requirements for the appropriate applicant category (freshman, undergraduate transfer, graduate). Other minimum requirements are as follows:

An international applicant whose native language is not English must present a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). This requirement may be waived if the applicant has an A.A. degree from a Florida community/junior college or SUS institution. (The colleges of Engineering and Business normally require the TOEFL score regardless of prior educational background.) If otherwise qualified, applicants who present TOEFL scores between 500 and 550 may be considered for admission with the condition that they must take a specified sequence of English courses.
International applicants must be in good standing at the last institution attended.
International applicants must submit the USF Financial Statement substantiating availability of financial resources sufficient to cover all educational, maintenance, and personal expenses while attending USF, without financial assistance from the University.
International applicants seeking admission to limited access undergraduate degree programs must also meet all requirements specified by the program.

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Effective Date: Semester I, 1997

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