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UAT: International Students
The University strives for diversity in our classrooms, and welcomes students with a variety of cultural backgrounds -- including international students.

Our admissions department will walk international students through the entire enrollment process, whether you plan to attend online through UAT-Online or our campus in Tempe, Arizona. Since there are special considerations when international students apply, please read this information thoroughly.
Admissions

View our admissions process for our international students on this page, or use our online application.
The UAT Admissions Process

Step 1: Review the academic requirements before applying for admission.
Step 2: Apply for admissions by a mailed form or our online application.
Step 3: Send in the required academic and English proficiency transcripts
Step 4: Receive notice of your acceptance status
Step 5: Complete the enrollment paperwork, including financial support documents and visa application forms

Congratulations! If you have been granted conditional (or pending graduation basis) acceptance or official acceptance, then it is time to start the enrollment process (step 5 above).
This entails:
  • Sending in any remaining transcripts required for admissions
  • Filling out your enrollment packet
  • Providing proof of your financial status
  • Starting the Visa application
Send in the Transcripts

Please Note: If you have been granted conditional (or pending graduation basis) acceptance, UAT is still awaiting official verification that you meet academic and English proficiency requirements. Final approval and acceptance will not be granted until we have received your official documents.

Your Academic Transcripts
Official high school and university transcripts earned outside of the United States must be submitted to the Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (http://www.ece.org)

Mailing Address:   
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc
PO Box 514070
Milwaukee WI 53203-3470
USA

Courier Service Address :   
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc
101 W. Pleasant St. Suite 200
Milwaukee WI 53212-3963
USA

Official transcripts are required. An official document is an original or true copy that shows the seal, stamp, or signature of the institution. In cases where direct submission from the reporting institution is not possible, the applicant must have all originals certified as true copies by an official of the institution attended, a Notary Public, or a U.S. Consular official and submitted directly to the University.

The cost of this evaluation is the student's responsibility.

Talk to a Communications Coordinators about obtaining the application for evaluation and the forms involved.
English Proficiency
If an applicant is not a citizen of a nation where English is the official language, then he or she must provide proof of English proficiency. Documentation of any of the following will show proficiency:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) including Test of Written English (TWE) with a score of:
    • 550 or higher on paper-based test
    • 79 or higher on Internet-based test
    • 213 or higher on computer based test
  • Successful completion of Level 108 from an ELS Center.
  • ASPECT English Language Proficiency Level 5
  • Attendance for one year at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university and completion of English 101 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0.
  • Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) score of 760.
  • Completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an institution where the medium of instruction was English.

One of the above must be satisfied for consideration. Proof of English proficiency is not required if English is the applicant's native language.

For more information see the Educational Testing Service web site.
Enrollment

Look into Receiving Transfer Credits

International Students should follow the same transfer credit process as U.S. Students. Please refer to here for additional information.

Fill Out the Enrollment Packet

We will mail you an enrollment packet with forms to fill out. (Please note: no faxes or e-mailed signatures will be accepted). Included in the Enrollment Packet are two forms (see below) for Financial Status and a Visa Application.

Provide proof of financial status

Sign and mail in the International Financial Guarantee form. Please be aware that this form is required, regardless of whether you are currently living in the U.S.or not. Be advised that this form must be current within six months prior to your semester start date of program and must include an authorized bank statement.
For More Information
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web site.
The Bureau of Consular Affairs (U.S. Department of State).

Contact

Contact information for our  Communication Coordinators.
 
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