International Graduate Students who have received a bachelor’s degree from their home country equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree are considered international graduates. A three-year bachelor’s degree from most countries is not equivalent to a U.S.bachelor’s degree. International students seeking admission to graduate programs must submit the following documents: Application Form Online application - Application Fee There is a $75 non-refundable application/credential evaluation fee. Official Academic Records Official transcript, mark sheets, graduation certificates, etc. (with certified English translation) for any college and university attended are required. Transcripts are considered official if they have an original signature of a school official and an original school seal. Photocopies or other duplications, such as copies, faxes or scanned documents are not considered official. Effective June 1, 2011 - Submit a foreign credential evaluation from one of the following "University Approved" agencies. Official transcripts, mark sheets, grade reports, test scores or other admission/enrollment related documents submitted to the University via any office or representative become the property of the University upon receipt and will not usually be returned to the applicant/student. Consideration for return of such documents may be given only to applicants with extenuating circumstances. Notification of extenuating circumstances should be made in writing when the documents are submitted. TOEFL and IELTS Test Scores TOEFL, Test of English as a Foreign Language or IELTS, International English Language Testing System scores is required. - TOEFL score of 550 (Paper), 213 (Computer) or 79 (Internet)
- IELTS score of 6.0 or greater
- ESLI, English as a Second Language International is available on campus for students who do not meet the TOEFL or IELTS requirements.
- Score report code for WTAMU is 6938
Standardized Tests The Graduate Record Examination, GRE is required for all graduate programs except accounting, finance and economics, and business administration degrees. The Graduate Management Assessment Test, GMAT is required for students in accounting, finance and economics, and business administration. Official scores must be sent directly from the testing center. The Institution Code is 6938. Students are granted admission when both of the following conditions are met: - 3.0 - 4.0 Undergraduate GPA
- GRE/GMAT scores exceeding the 50th percentile in one or more categories
Students who do not qualify for admission may be granted conditional admission when both of the following conditions are met: - At least a 2.5 undergraduate GPA
- At least 25th percentile in one or more categories of the GRE or GMAT
A student admitted under conditional admission will be required to complete 12 hours of enrollment in graduate work with no grade below "B." A plan of study must also be submitted. Proof of Financial Support Students must submit financial verification six months current to the date of enrollment. If someone other than you is supporting your studies, a bank letter and a sponsor’s financial statement is also needed. Summary of Educational Goals and Objectives Submit summary of educational goals and objectives to the International Student Office. |