International Student Freshman Admission & Application Requirements

An international freshman student is starting at a university for the first time or is transferring with fewer than 12 university credits. Usually the student enrolls directly out of high school/secondary school with no previous university experience.

You must provide evidence that you have successfully completed your secondary education within your home country (usually 12 years) and be entitled to acceptance into the universities in your home country. As a result of the extreme differences in educational systems among countries, admission requirements vary depending on the country you are from.

Applicants outside of the United States are encouraged to contact your local EducationUSA Advising Center for assistance with your application and visa process.

How do I Apply as an International Freshman Student?

International student application dates and deadlines
Submit your application for undergraduate international admission
Pay the $20 application fee payable in U.S. dollars
Submit your academic documents
Provide proof of English proficiency
Verify funds

 

If immediate transfer is a student's intention, they must get an I-20 from another school and acquire a visa using that separate process. Using the Minnesota State University Moorhead I-20 at the Embassy and U.S. airport to enter when you have no intention of attending MSUM is a misrepresentation to the Embassy and immigration officials. This action alerts immigration to your misrepresentation at the embassy and airport.
 

Please note submission of fraudulent documents will cause severe penalties resulting in an investigation from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Your SEVIS (Immigration Record) will be terminated immediately.

 

English Proficiency Requirement Exempt Countries