International Admissions Applications

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Admission Requirements

Required Items

  • $115 application fee
  • Official High School Transcripts or Record Equivalent
  • English Proficiency TOEFL 66 or higher iBT, IELTS 6.0 or higher, or Duolingo 100 or higher (not required for native English speakers)
  • Affidavit of support (completed by a sponsor). If you are bringing a dependent, please specify the number of dependents.
  • Financial statements (all financial support papers must be in English, showing amounts in U.S. dollars) must be no older than 3 months, and the cost must show the total for one academic year or 8 months.
  • Copy of current Passport
    * I-94 Class of Admission Page may be requested if you have traveled to the US (we will accept a screenshot from the website) 

Out of Country Application Deadlines

Feb 15 - May 1

Fall Semester

May 30 - Sep 15

Spring Semester

Oct 15 -Jan 15

Summer Semester

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Transfer Students

Prospective students who wish to transfer their I-20 from one US school to another, or are attending high school in the US on an F-1 student visa.

Required Items

  • $115 application fee
  • Official High School Transcripts or Record Equivalent
  • English Proficiency TOEFL 66 or higher iBT, IELTS 6.0 or higher, or Duolingo 100 or higher (not required for native English speakers)
  • Affidavit of support (completed by a sponsor). If you are bringing a dependent, please specify the number of dependents.
  • Financial statements (all financial support papers must be in English, showing amounts in U.S. dollars) must be no older than 3 months, and the cost must show the total for one academic year or 8 months.
  • Transfer Certification Form (Must be completed by your current Designated School Official, DSO)

The most current copy of

    • Passport
    • Visa
    • I-94 Departure Record Class of Admission Page
    • Current/active I-20

Transfer Application Deadlines

Feb 15 - Jul 1

Fall Semester

May 30 - Nov 15

Spring Semester

Oct 15 - Mar 15

Summer Semester

 

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How to Apply

Students meeting out side the student life building.

  1. Complete the Application

    Fill out the application completely (must be 18 years or older to apply) and pay the $115 application fee.

    Out of Country INTL Application

    Transfer INTL Application

    INTL Graduate School Application

  2. Provide Affidavit of Support

    The Affidavit of Support form will be completed by the person providing money for tuition, fees, and living expenses, with an original bank statement.

    Please note: If you are sponsoring yourself, you will need to provide a letter from your bank showing the needed amount on deposit under your name.

    All financial support papers must be in English, showing amounts in U.S. Dollars.

  3. Send Official Transcript or Records

    Send official transcripts or records with your application, showing you have graduated from a school level that meets U.S. high school requirements for graduation.

  4. Upload English Proficiency Exam Scores

    You must submit one of the following:

    • TOEFL score 66 or better, IBT
    • IELTS score of 6.0 or better
    • Duolingo of 100 or better

    Test scores must be less than one year old. If you meet English proficiency requirements, you must take an entrance exam prior to registering for classes. This exam will determine your first semester classes.

  5. Transfer Certification Form (Transfer Students Only)

    If you transfer from another institution in the United States, your previous school must complete the Transfer Certification Form (Transfer in Form). 

    You will complete the online form as part of your application, and the email you list for them should notify your current Designated School Official (DSO) that you desire to transfer.

    The previous school will complete the form, and this will allow your application to be fully submitted.  An official copy of your transcript will also need to be provided by your institution.

Additional Information

Notice of Processing Time

Please allow 3-4 weeks for documents to be reviewed, processed, and returned to you in time for your current school to transfer your SEVIS record (I-20) to UVU before class begins. You will be required to attend a mandatory orientation for all new UVU students.

HB-118 Non-Resident Tuition Waiver

Any student who holds a valid non-immigrant visa who meets specific requirements may be exempt from paying the non-resident portion of the total tuition at Utah Valley University. Find requirements and check to see if you qualify on the HB Applications page.

Change of Status Requests Not Allowed

UVU does not perform change of status requests. However, there are two paths you have to gain an I-20 from UVU and apply for your F-1 student visa. You can apply as an out of country student, gain your F1 Visa at the US embassy there, and reenter the US with the F-1 Visa and I-20.

You may apply to another school in the local area who are willing to assist with the change of status. Once you have your F-1 student visa you can apply as a transfer student, submit required documentation, and transfer to UVU as an International student.

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