2.7.7 - International Students

International applicants must fully meet the academic requirements for admission to the university, college and department; satisfy the English proficiency requirement and verify adequate financial support. International applicants and students are not eligible for financial aid through the university. All international and permanent resident applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Meet the same admission criteria as required for American citizens.
2. Meet the English proficiency requirement for their program. 
3. Submit certified copies of transcripts from the university baccalaureate level work and certified copies of degrees awarded. Any applicant with foreign credentials is required to have their transcripts or marksheets evaluated course-by-course through WES (World Education Services): http://www.wes.org/ or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
4. Present acceptable evidence of financial adequacy to pursue a course of study at OUHSC (for F-1 students). International students who serve as graduate teaching assistants must have additional certification of English proficiency or documented exemption.
5. International students admitted on probation status are not eligible for issuance of the I-20 document.  Specific admission policies with minimum academic requirements are listed on the college websites and/or handbooks.