International Undergraduate Admissions

Admission requirements for exchange students (J-1 Visa)

1. Submit an application for admission.

   • nonrefundable $25 application fee.

2. Submit copy of passport biographical page.

3. Submit evidence of financial support.

4. Request a recent transcript and a letter of good standing from your current institution. Please use this template.

5. Submit evidence of English proficiency (as needed).

   • Undergraduate applicants whose entire US-equivalent high school degree, consisting of minimally four years, do not need to submit this evidence. 

   • Applicants who have taken one full semester of English composition (not developmental or remedial) at an accredited US college or university and received a grade of “C” or better do not need to submit this evidence.

   • Applicants whose ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores meet the minimum requirement in all placement areas do not have to provide additional evidence with Executive Admissions director approval. 

   • Evidence can be provided by submitting results from one of the approved testing agencies.

     • Students who do not meet the minimum English proficiency requirements can be admitted to the APSU English Language Institute's Intensive English Program.

Your application will be incomplete until all of the above documents are received. 

Conditional admission is only available for students enrolled in the English Language Institute who have submitted all other documentation. 

Note: Students must submit proof of immunization and medical insurance before registering for classes.

Recommended Application Deadlines

Admission requirements for all other non-U.S. citizen applicants

1. Submit an application for admission.

   • nonrefundable $25 application fee.

2. Submit copy of passport biographical page. 

3. Provide documentation of legal presence in the United States (e.g. copy of visa, receipt of residency, etc.)

4. Submit an official record of high school completion.

   • Original copies sent directly from the international high school; or certified copies of diplomas or certificates are accepted.

   • If transferring credits from an international college, please review official transcript requirements below.

5. Submit evidence of English proficiency (as needed).

   • Undergraduate applicants whose entire US-equivalent high school degree, consisting of minimally four years, do not need to submit this evidence. 

   • Applicants who have taken one full semester of English composition (not developmental or remedial) at an accredited US college or university and received a grade of “C” or better do not need to submit this evidence.

   • Applicants whose ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores meet the minimum requirement in all placement areas do not have to provide additional evidence with Executive Admissions director approval. 

   • Evidence can be provided by submitting results from one of the approved testing agencies.

     • Students who do not meet the minimum English proficiency requirements can be admitted to the APSU English Language Institute's Intensive English Program.

Your application will be incomplete until all of the above documents are received. 

Conditional admission is only available for students enrolled in the English Language Institute who have submitted all other documentation. 

Note: Students must submit proof of immunization before registering for classes.