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Search Site People Introduction to the Graduate School Academic Services Admissions Regulations Academic Regulations Appeals Procedures Degree Programs and Courses Expenses Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships Graduate Faculty Members Research Facilities Minimum Degree Requirements Residency Classification Catalog Archives University Administrators University Calendar Quick Links Search the catalog: Admission of International Students WELCOME PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS The University of Memphis believes that the presence of international students on campus enriches the educational environment for all. The University of Memphis is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students on the F-1 student visa. We accept only students with the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree--16 years of formal schooling. Prospective students must apply to the Graduate School and the respective department (only if the department requires an additional application). Individual departments may have different admission requirements and application deadlines. It is essential that you familiarize yourself with departmental information. Applications are available for on-line submission at banssbprod.memphis.edu/pls/PROD/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon . A non-refundable application and processing fee of sixty dollars U.S. (U.S. $60.00) is required of every international applicant, unless previously paid. Payment of the application fee is by credit card. For a list of specific program deadlines, click here . For admission to a degree program, international applicants should allow at least four months for necessary documents to be processed by the appropriate degree program and the Graduate Admissions office. All test scores and credential evaluations must be on file in the Graduate Admissions, 101 Wilder Tower, at least four months before the desired enrollment date. Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure full consideration. Applicants will be selected on a competitive basis and, therefore, admission will not be granted to all applicants who meet only the minimum requirements. Some departments require higher standards or additional items such as portfolios, proficiency examinations, auditions, etc. When Graduate Admissions receives your application materials, an official file is established and reviewed. Your requested department then reviews your application and makes a recommendation to Graduate Admissions. You will be notified as soon as a decision has been reached. Letters of Recommendation: If the program to which you are applying requires letters of recommendation, have them sent directly to the department. Some departments also require other material such a a statement of professional goals. Be sure to check with them. Readmission into the University: International students who wish to apply for readmission to the University must meet the deadlines set for regular admissions. English Conditional Admission: International students are required to demonstrate a strong grasp of the English language before admission into graduate programs. Conditional admission may be granted depending on individual academic departmental policy. If English conditional admission is offered, students will need to register for English skills assessment and take instructional sessions (if required as a result of that assessment) through the University’s Intensive English for Internationals (IEI) program ( www.memphis.edu/iei). Upon successful completion of the requisite sessions, as determined by IEI, the student’s English skills will be considered up to standard and the TOEFL/IELTS requirement may be waived depending on specific academic department policy. The student can then proceed into their graduate academic program. Please note that in order to have a complete application packet, students seeking English conditional admission will need to simultaneously apply for the IEI program through the link above, to the Graduate School by clicking here , and to their academic program by visiting the department website. Please note that a student cannot be a graduate assistant (GA) until they have been fully admitted and have begun their graduate academic program. Please review your academic program department’s website and graduate catalog entries to determine if English conditional admission is offered. Questions can be directed to the program’s graduate coordinator. Students will pay IEI fees until they meet the language criterion. If courses are taken outside of IEI, the student will be charged additional tuition at the regular rate. Please contact James Kierulff in the Graduate School for more information ( [email protected] ). ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In addition to general admissions requirements, international students must provide the following items: TOEFL Scores: All applicants who will be attending the University on a student visa Admission to Masters Degree Programs Admission to Education Specialist Programs Admission to Doctoral Degree Programs Admission of International Students Readmission Requirements Other Admission Regulations Miscellaneous Information converted by Web2PDFConvert.com
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Introduction to the Graduate SchoolAcademic ServicesAdmissions RegulationsAcademic RegulationsAppeals ProceduresDegree Programs and CoursesExpensesGraduate Assistantships and FellowshipsGraduate Faculty MembersResearch FacilitiesMinimum Degree RequirementsResidency ClassificationCatalog ArchivesUniversity AdministratorsUniversity Calendar
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Admission of International Students
WELCOME PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
The University of Memphis believes that the presence of international students oncampus enriches the educational environment for all. The University of Memphis isauthorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students on the F-1 studentvisa. We accept only students with the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree--16years of formal schooling.
Prospective students must apply to the Graduate School and the respective department(only if the department requires an additional application). Individual departments mayhave different admission requirements and application deadlines. It is essential that youfamiliarize yourself with departmental information.
Applications are available for on-line submissionat banssbprod.memphis.edu/pls/PROD/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon. A non-refundableapplication and processing fee of sixty dollars U.S. (U.S. $60.00) is required of everyinternational applicant, unless previously paid. Payment of the application fee is by creditcard. For a list of specific program deadlines, click here.
For admission to a degree program, international applicants should allow at least fourmonths for necessary documents to be processed by the appropriate degree program andthe Graduate Admissions office. All test scores and credential evaluations must be on filein the Graduate Admissions, 101 Wilder Tower, at least four months before the desiredenrollment date. Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure full consideration.Applicants will be selected on a competitive basis and, therefore, admission will not begranted to all applicants who meet only the minimum requirements. Some departmentsrequire higher standards or additional items such as portfolios, proficiency examinations,auditions, etc.
When Graduate Admissions receives your application materials, an official file isestablished and reviewed. Your requested department then reviews your application andmakes a recommendation to Graduate Admissions. You will be notified as soon as adecision has been reached.
Letters of Recommendation: If the program to which you are applying requires letters ofrecommendation, have them sent directly to the department. Some departments alsorequire other material such a a statement of professional goals. Be sure to check withthem.
Readmission into the University: International students who wish to apply forreadmission to the University must meet the deadlines set for regular admissions.
English Conditional Admission: International students are required to demonstrate astrong grasp of the English language before admission into graduate programs. Conditional admission may be granted depending on individual academic departmentalpolicy. If English conditional admission is offered, students will need to register forEnglish skills assessment and take instructional sessions (if required as a result of thatassessment) through the Universitys Intensive English for Internationals (IEI) program(www.memphis.edu/iei). Upon successful completion of the requisite sessions, asdetermined by IEI, the students English skills will be considered up to standard and theTOEFL/IELTS requirement may be waived depending on specific academic departmentpolicy. The student can then proceed into their graduate academic program. Pleasenote that in order to have a complete application packet, students seeking Englishconditional admission will need to simultaneously apply for the IEI program through thelink above, to the Graduate School by clicking here, and to their academic program byvisiting the department website. Please note that a student cannot be a graduateassistant (GA) until they have been fully admitted and have begun their graduateacademic program. Please review your academic program departments website andgraduate catalog entries to determine if English conditional admission is offered. Questions can be directed to the programs graduate coordinator. Students will pay IEIfees until they meet the language criterion. If courses are taken outside of IEI, thestudent will be charged additional tuition at the regular rate.
Please contact James Kierulff in the Graduate School for more information([email protected]).
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general admissions requirements, international students must provide thefollowing items:
TOEFL Scores: All applicants who will be attending the University on a student visa
Admission to Masters Degree ProgramsAdmission to Education SpecialistProgramsAdmission to Doctoral Degree ProgramsAdmission of International StudentsReadmission RequirementsOther Admission RegulationsMiscellaneous Information
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TOEFL Scores: All applicants who will be attending the University on a student visaand who are not native speakers of English and are not graduates of TheUniversity of Memphis must supply a minimum score of 550 on the paper, a 210 onthe computer-based, or 79 on the internet based Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL). Some degree programs require a higher TOEFL score; checkdepartment listings for specific requirements. Testing locations and otherinformation can be obtained from www.toefl.org or by writing to TOEFL,Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, U.S.A. All test scoresmust be sent directly from the testing agency to The University of Memphis(institution code R-1459). Graduate Admissions will accept scores on theInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) in lieu of the TOEFL. Theminimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.0.The University is pleased to offer EnglishConditional Admission for qualified students. Students who are unable, or do notfeel prepared, to take the TOEFL or IELTS can request conditional admission basedon completing an English skills assessment, any required English skill buildingsessions (www.memphis.edu/iei) and, if required, a TOEFL/IELTS exam while youare in the USA. For questions or guidance through the English conditionaladmission process, please contact James Kierulff ([email protected]). Conditional admission may not be offered by all departments. Please checkdepartmental graduate catalog webpages for program specific information.Evaluation of Credentials: Applicants whose highest degree is from a foreignuniversity must have their credentials evaluated. The university will acceptevaluations done by any credentialing agency listed on the National Association ofCredential Evaluation Services web site (http://www.naces.org). A course-bycourse report is required. Departments may provide a scholarship to cover thecost of the credential evaluation for selected scholar-applicants. If a departmentdecides to provide scholarship funds the department will collect the necessarydocumentation and fees and forward them to the selected credentialingagency. For additional information, please contact the graduate programcoordinator. Health Certificate: Within 30 days from the first day of classes, each internationalstudent must submit a certificate from a licensed U.S. physician or other qualifiedU.S. medical authority verifying freedom from tuberculosis. Failure to do so shallresult in denial of enrollment. In the event that a student either has tuberculosis orhas potential tuberculosis requiring medical treatment, continued enrollment willbe conditional upon the determination by a licensed U.S. physician that suchenrollment does not present a risk to others and upon the student's compliancewith any medical treatment program.Health Insurance: All international students must purchase health insurancebefore they are allowed to enroll. Click here for more information.Affidavit of Support and Financial Statement: An applicant who holds or willrequire an "F-1" student visa must supply, on the form provided by the University,sufficient evidence of financial support for the applicant and all members ofhis/her family who will accompany the applicant to Memphis. This requires thatthe applicant certify that his/her intent is to attend the University full-time andthat no employment, other than assistantships, will be required. An affidavit ofsupport and financial statement are not required for admission; however,international students (F-1) requiring issuance of Form I-20 must supply sufficientevidence of financial support for the applicant and all members of his/her familyrequiring issuance of dependent Form I-20.
Please contact academic departments for information on additional requirements andgraduate assistantships.
Advisors for graduate students are typically department based. Often, departments willassign advisors to students upon admission based on areas of interest. After studentshave matriculated and enrolled in coursework under various faculty members, studentsmay select a different advisor. To inquire about your academic advisor, please contactthe graduate coordinator or department chair for your program.
MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS
The following admissions requirements are minimum standards that identify the pool ofmasters level applicants from which each academic unit makes its selection. Prospectivestudents should check with the appropriate degree program for specific deadlines. Foradmission to a degree program, applicants should allow a reasonable amount of time fornecessary documents to be processed by the appropriate department and GraduateAdmissions.
Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showingthat a bachelor's degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. Theapplicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average. In addition,transcripts from any other college or university attended must berequested. (Students who received bachelor's degrees from The University ofMemphis may disregard this requirement.) Only transcripts received directlyfrom an issuing institution are considered official. Signed and sealed transcriptsthat have been in the applicant's possession can be used for admission purposes;however, official transcripts must later be requested. Personal copies are notacceptable as official documents.
Entrance Examinations: New applicants to the Graduate School (except to theMALS program) must have taken an appropriate entrance examination within fiveyears of the application date. Contact the appropriate program for information onwhich tests and what scores are acceptable. Scores on MAT exams written in lessthan 2 month intervals are not acceptable. Test scores must be sent directly to
Graduate Admissions from the testing agency.The University of Memphis
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Graduate Admissions from the testing agency.The University of Memphisinstitution code number for reporting ETS scores is R-1459. See programdescriptions for more information on requirements. Some programs may waive theentrance examination requirement for applicants with exceptional credentials,extensive professional experience, or a prior graduate degree from an accreditedinstitution. These waivers are at the discretion of the academic program. Checkindividual program descriptions for details.
Program Requirements: Many academic units have separate departmentalapplications and/or additional requirements for admission. Check programdescriptions for more information on requirements.
EDUCATION SPECIALIST (ED.S.) PROGRAM
The Education Specialist degree is designed for the educator-practitioner who desirespost-masters training but who does not wish to earn a doctorate. This program isadministered by the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences; please refer tothe College of Education, Health and Human Sciences section of the Graduate Catalog fora more complete description or contact the dean's office in the College of Education,Health and Human Sciences for additional details.
DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
The following Graduate School admissions requirements are minimum standards thatidentify the pool of doctoral level applicants from which each academic area make theirselections.
A Baccalaureate or Master's Degree as specified by the program: The applicantmust provide an official transcript showing an earned bachelor's or master'sdegree, depending on program requirements. The degree must have been awardedby an accredited college or university. Only transcripts received directly from anissuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable asofficial documents.
Entrance Examinations: New applications to the Graduate School requiresubmission of an appropriate entrance examination test score that is not morethan five years old. Contact your program for information on which tests and whatscores are acceptable. Test scores must be sent directly to Graduate Admissionsby the testing agency.The University of Memphis institution code number forreporting ETS scores is R-1459. Some programs may waive the entranceexamination requirement for applicants with exceptional credentials, extensiveprofessional experience, or a prior doctoral degree from an accredited institution.See individual program descriptions for details.
Program Requirements: Some academic units may have separate departmentalapplications and/or additional requirements, such as portfolios, proficiencyexaminations, auditions, etc. Refer to the appropriate program description inthe Graduate Catalog for details.
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