Morehead State University

All international students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States or other non-immigrant visa holders (including A, E, G, H, I, and L) must complete and submit an international undergraduate application.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements
The application fee for undergraduate applicants is $30.00. Our recommended application deadlines are: October 31 for the spring semester, April 30 for summer I/II and June 30 for the fall semester.

English Language Requirement
International undergraduate applicants must demonstrate a proficiency in the English language.  They must submit to MSU either official TOEFL or official IELTS score reports.  Our minimum requirement for the TOEFL is 173 (computer-based), 500 (written), or 61(Internet-based). Our minimum requirement for IELTS is 5.0.

SAT or ACT Scores
To assist in the proper placement of students in the areas of English, mathematics, science and social studies, all entering undergraduate international students must take the ACT exam upon arrival unless valid ACT or SAT scores are on file. Entering transfer students with fewer than 24 semester hours of credit completed will be asked to take the ACT exam for the same reasons.

Official Transcripts
All transcripts of academic work completed in high schools must be submitted in an officially sealed envelope by the issuing school. They must be in English or accompanied by a certified translation/evaluation. Transcripts of academic work completed in institutions of higher education outside the United States or Canada must be submitted in an official sealed envelope by the issuing institution. In addition, transcripts must be evaluated through World Education Services - www.wes.org, phone: 212-966-6311, fax: 212-739-6100. A comprehensive course-by-course report is required.  

• Official financial statements from either their financial institution or sponsor’s financial institution showing that they have at least $19,160 in U.S. dollars to finance their studies. Photocopies will not be accepted. Financial documents dated more than 3 months prior to acceptance are not valid.
• A letter of financial support from a sponsor when applicable. The letter must indicate the time period of support and amount of money that will be made available for the prospective student. I-20 forms will not be issued until after the financial statements with all supporting documents have been received and students have been admitted to the University.

For Freshman Applicants:
   Currently enrolled secondary school studentsand students who have completed secondary school education and have no college credit hours at the time they plan to enter Morehead State University are considered freshman applicants. Please read the International Student Freshman Admission Checklist.

For Transfer Applicants:
   Students who graduated from high school and are currently studying at a regionally accredited college or university are considered transfer applicants. Please read the International Student Transfer Admission Checklist.

For more information please visit our International Student page www.moreheadstate.edu/international

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