Southeast Missouri State University^TM

All students from abroad who wish to study at Southeast Missouri State University are required to submit the following:

Application for International Student Admission

Non-refundable Application fee of $40.00 (US Dollars)

Covers processing and mailing of admission documents. Check or Dollar Draft payable to “Southeast Missouri State University” OR credit card submission (#14). Please include the name of the applicant on the check or money order.

Complete Transcripts (Mark Sheets)

For secondary and post-secondary levels AND graduation confirmation. Official copies or certified (true) copies or your original documents are required. If your documents are not in English, you must also provide certified English translations. Post-secondary (college/university) transcripts require course descriptions in English to determine credit transferability. Course descriptions are NOT required for admission, but they should be sent prior to arrival. ONLY Graduate applicants with 3 year bachelor's (or 3+1) are required to submit a WES evaluation that shows equivalency to a 4 year US bachelor's degree.

Affidavit of Support and Financial Verification (#13)

Financial documents must be dated within 12 months of the date of application.You will be held personally responsible for all expenses you incur while in school at Southeast, even if you are sponsored by another person or agency. You will be required to prove your financial ability to the U.S. Consulate in order to be approved for your visa. Southeast Missouri State University has no federal or state funds which are available to foreign students as mandated by law.

Verification of English Proficiency

(Required for undergraduate and graduate applicants)
Applicants must meet one of the three options:

1. Option 1: Submit official TOEFL (school ocde 6655) or IELTS score appropriate to your level:
   
   

   	Internet Based TOEFL (IBT)	Paper TOEFL	Computer Based TOEFL	IELTS
   Intensive English Program	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required
   Undergraduate	61	500	173	5.5**
   Graduate	79	550	213	6.0

   For more information on test dates, locations and cost, please visit the following websites:
   TOEFL or IELTS

2. Option 2: Complete at least one academic year of degree studies at an accredited American university or college with a transfer GPA of 2.0 or higher.

3. Option 3: Students who are native speakers of English should submit an SAT or ACT score:

   High School (Secondary) GPA	Required SAT/ACT score
   2.50 or higher	18 ACT or 860 SAT (Reading + Math)
   2.00-2.50	21 ACT or 990 SAT (Reading + Math)

If You are Currently in the US on an F or J Visa

Please submit a photocopy of your current I-20 or DS-2019.

If Available, Submit a Copy of Your Passport

Ensure an accurate I-20 or DS-2019 (not required).

Graduate Applicants

Please check whether your specific program requires additional materials.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester - June 1 for IEP or graduate applicants (extended to July 1st for Fall 2012 undergraduate applicants)
• Spring Semester - October 1,
• Summer Semester (IEP only) - April 1
• Acceptance letters or I-20s are not guaranteed after these dates.

Submit Application to:

Office of International Education & Services

Southeast Missouri State University
One University Plaza, MS2000
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Phone: +1 (573) 986-6863
Fax: +1 (573) 986-6866
Email: intadmit@semo.edu
Website: http://www.semo.edu/ies

* All fees are subject to change by the Board of Regents without prior written notice

** Effective as of August 10th, 2011