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Western Connecticut State University welcomes applications from international students who reside outside of the United States.\u00a0 Please read the information below carefully.<\/p>\n
How to apply:<\/p>\n
Completed applications are due by March 1st<\/strong> to enter in the fall semester and October 1st<\/strong> to enter in the spring semester.<\/p>\n International students who apply will need to submit the following documents:<\/p>\n Online application<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Medical forms<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Admission Requirements <\/strong>Complete the admission requirements as indicated for your program of interest.<\/p>\n Official Test Scores<\/strong>.\u00a0 All applicants, including those from English-speaking countries, must show proof of proficiency in English by taking one of the following tests.\u00a0 The accepted tests and the required minimum scores are as follows:<\/p>\n University Diplomas and Transcripts<\/strong>\u00a0with\u00a0Foreign Credit Evaluation<\/strong> Students must submit their university transcript.\u00a0 If you attended college outside of the U.S, your documents MUST<\/strong> be evaluated by one of the following agencies<\/a>\u00a0or through\u00a0opens in a new window<\/span>SpanTran<\/a>.\u00a0 Students who have taken university courses must submit a course by course<\/strong> transcript evaluation of all courses taken abroad. The evaluation must also indicate the degree(s) earned.<\/p>\n Affidavit of Support<\/strong>\u00a0opens in a new window<\/span>(Download the 2024-2025 form)opens pdf file<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Students must show proof of adequate financial support to pay for their tuition and living expenses while in the U.S.\u00a0 Applicants should have the affidavit form signed by a bank representative in their country and must submit ORIGINAL bank statements, dated no more than 6 months before their anticipated start date, showing the required amount of support.<\/p>\n Please note: You must be accepted into a full-time program. Not all of our programs qualify for a visa.<\/p>\n What to do once you\u2019re accepted<\/p>\n If you have recently been accepted, click here for info on\u00a0obtaining your student visa<\/a>.<\/p>\n International Tuition and Housing Costs<\/p>\n As non-residents, international students will be billed for out-of-state tuition at Western Connecticut State University.\u00a0 The estimated costs per semester are listed on the graduate admissions website<\/a>. International students must show proof of sufficient funding in order to obtain a visa to study in the US.\u00a0 Rates shown are for full-time graduates.<\/p>\n Keep in mind that the\u00a0housing and meal\u00a0<\/strong>costs estimated above represent average costs.\u00a0 The exact price will depend on the type of room and meal plan the student selects \u2013single, double, triple, or apartment-style.\u00a0 More information on university residence halls and meal plans may be found at the\u00a0Office of Housing and Residence Life<\/a>.\u00a0 Most international students choose to live off-campus in private apartments, in which case housing and meal costs will vary.<\/p>\n Health insurance<\/strong> is mandatory for all graduate students unless they are covered by a private policy valid in the United States.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, international students are not eligible for\u00a0Federal and State financial aid<\/strong>\u00a0at Western Connecticut State University.\u00a0 However, students may apply for some\u00a0Western Connecticut State University scholarships<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0after they have completed one year of study at WCSU. Several organizations in the U.S. provide loans and scholarships to international students, although they will require a U.S. resident to sign as a guarantor for the student. The following links provide excellent tips for foreign students paying for college in the United States.\u00a0 Western Connecticut State University does not have direct knowledge of, nor does it endorse, any of the programs listed on these sites.<\/p>\n\n