Admission of International Students
The Graduate School accepts students from other countries who apply and meet United States admission standards.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT 1. A completed application for Admission to Graduate School; Application Form in doc format Application Form in pdf format Criminal Justice Application in pdf format On-Line Application | For On-Line Application, if you do not have a Social Security Number, please contact the Admissions office at (615) 963-5105 or 1-888-463-6878 or e-mail the Admissions Office to obtain a login ID (please provide a phone number where we can reach you). |
2. Certificates of proficiency in English or minimum score of 500 (Paper Test) or 173 (Computer Test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); 3. Official transcripts or authorized school records with a listing of courses and grades received; such transcripts must have been evaluated by a foreign educational credential agency, at the student's expense;(Click here for Transcript Evaluation Services) 4. Evidence of financial resources sufficient to provide tuition and fees for the academic year; 5. The $25.00 non-refundable application fee; 6. Applicable test scores, such as GMAT, GRE, FE, MAT, etc.; 7. All international students applying for admission who have a student visa shall submit a certificate from a licensed physician or the qualified medical authority verifying freedom from tuberculosis within thirty (30) days from the first day of classes. Failure to submit such certificate shall result in denial of further enrollment or admission. In the event that the student either has tuberculosis or has potential tuberculosis requiring medical treatment, continued enrollment will be contingent upon the determination by a licensed physician that further enrollment does not present a risk to others and upon the student's compliance with any prescribed medical treatment program. NOTE: It is mandatory that all F-1 students have health insurance upon enrollment for the duration of their studies. The policy must include a clause of Medical Evacuation and Repatriation of $10,000 each. 8. After admission, copies of Visa or Alien Registration card must be submitted before student may enroll. 9. Internationals transferring must submit to their current school the "Immigration Information" form for a release date, before processing of an I-20. |