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Application Information

  1. Reach out to the International Office by sending an email to InternationalFREEuafs.
  2. Complete the Application for Admissions.
  3. UAFS Office of International Relations will send you an acceptance letter and I-20 for your visa appointment.
  4. Make sure all required documentation for the application is uploaded.
  5. Begin your F1 Student Visa Process.

    - Admission Check List
    - UAFS Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships

International students intending to apply for the following scholarships must have their high school transcript evaluated by an accredited evaluation service. Please use NACES.org to find an evaluation service.

NOTE: International students are not eligible for scholarships that require qualification for the Federal Pell Grant based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Class Registration

If you have not taken the ACT or SAT, you will be required to take the ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Test. This test is required for class-level placement.

  • After taking the ACCUPLACER test, you will be registered for classes.
  • Federal immigration law requires all F-1 Visa holders to be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours a semester).
  • F-1 Visa holders may only count one online class of up to three (3) credit hours per semester toward their full course of study requirement.

NOTE: This test should be taken before arriving in the United States. If you have any questions, contact the Office of International Relations at InternationalFREEuafs or 479-788-7137.

Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20 or DS2019)

The Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20 or DS2019) will be provided to each admitted student following completion of all admissions requirements. This document is taken to a United States embassy or consulate to obtain an F-1 Visa to enter the United States as a student. Documentary evidence of financial resources, SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt, valid passport, and proof of ties to the home country must also be presented at your appointment at the U.S. embassy/consulate.

  • UAFS International Online Application
  • Declaration and Confirmation of Financial Resources Form
  • Official bank statement showing proof of $27,546 in financial resources from either student or sponsor, signed and stamped.
  • Official Academic Records:
    • All academic records must be originals or certified copies in a sealed envelope or emailed to UAFS directly by the institution.
    • For all post-secondary transcripts from non-U.S. institutions, a course-by-course evaluation must be completed by a NACES member company.

  • English proficiency is proven by one of the following options:
    • Official TOEFL iBT score report (4 or above)
    • Official IELTS score report (6 or above)
    • ACT/SAT score report card:
      • ACT must be 19+ in both English Language and Reading
      • SAT must be 470+ in both Writing and Critical Reading.
    • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE)- 45 or above PTE academic score
    • Michigan English Test (MET)- B2 or above
    • Cambridge English Certificates:
      • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
      • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
      • Cambridge English: First (FCE)
    • Completion of EF Level C1-3
    • Completion of ELS level 112
    • Transfer students from a U.S. institution can show proof by completing English I and II with a grade of “C” or above.

  • Photocopy of passport (and visa, if in the U.S.)

  • Housing Application (if planning to live on campus)
    • If this form is not submitted by the application deadline, you will be responsible to find your own housing arrangements.

Unfortunately, UAFS cannot issue I-20s for any of our graduate programs. However, international students may apply for those programs if they meet one of the following criteria:

  1. They plan to complete the program while living outside the United States and do not need to apply for an F-1 visa. Some countries have strict laws regarding pursuit of online education at foreign universities. Each applicant is responsible for understanding and following all such local laws.
    OR
  2. Their immigrant or non-immigrant status allows for incidental study. Each applicant is responsible for understanding the requirements and permitted activities of their status. As such, it may be a good idea to consult with an immigration attorney before enrolling.

Please visit Graduate Admissions for information about application requirements and deadlines.

Fall 2026: Aug. 17 through Dec. 11, 2026
  • Application deadline for students who are outside of the United States: June 1, 2026
  • Deadline for students transferring from a U.S. institution: July 31, 2026
Spring 2027: Jan. 19 through May 14, 2027 
  • Application deadline for students who are outside of the United States: Oct. 5, 2026
  • Deadline for students transferring from a U.S. institution: Jan. 4, 2027
Summer 2027: June 1 through Aug. 5, 2027
  • Applications open July 1, 2026
  • Deadline for students transferring from a U.S. institution: May 7, 2027
Summer 2026: June through August, 2026
  • Applications open June 1, 2025
  • Deadline for students transferring from a U.S. institution: May 11, 2026
Fall 2027: Aug. 23 through Dec. 17, 2027
  • Applications open Aug. 1, 2026
  • Application deadline for students who are outside of the United States: June 1, 2027
  • Deadline for students transferring from a U.S. institution: Aug. 2, 2027
The earliest you can arrive in the USA is 30 days before the semester start date.