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International
Admissions
The University of South Carolina-Aiken welcomes the applications of qualified undergraduate international students. The University annually enrolls students from 30 or more nations, adding a vibrant flavor to campus life.
As an international applicant, it is important to apply as early as possible.
You should apply at least six months before the semester you plan to begin
your studies. You will need a great deal of time to obtain your official
school records, to arrange for the required examinations, to have your
bank send statements of your financial resources, to have your application
reviewed, and to get your visa materials.
Students applying for undergraduate study (to receive a bachelor's degree)
must pay all expenses themselves, have sponsors or scholarships.
REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION:
International students must be proficient in the English language and good students in their own countries before they can study here. Students should study about twelve years in schools in their own countries, beginning at about age six. The last four or five years should include study of English, history, mathematics, and science. In the American system this means graduation from high school with a diploma. In the British system this means completion of Form V before applying, and, if possible, completion of Form VI before entering the University. In the French system this means completing the baccalaureate. Students are usually between 18 and 20 years of age when they enter USC Aiken as undergraduates. The following six requirements must be met before an application will be answered;
1. Application Form
The application must have complete answers to every question. It is very
important that the principal or headmaster of the school you are now
attending or the last school you attended answer all questions on the
application form in the designated area. There is a $45.00 (U.S.D.)
non-refundable application fee.
2. Financial Certification
U. S. immigration laws require every educational institution to certify
that each student admitted has adequate funding to attend school. The
Office of Admissions must receive official documents (originals,
not photocopies) which show evidence that you will have sufficient funding
to cover the costs of attending USC Aiken for one calendar year. This
evidence will be used to issue you an I-20 form which you will need
to obtain the F-1 student visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
3. School Records
These are transcripts or certificates of satisfactory study such as "A'
or "O' levels, baccalaureate, bachillerato, Reifezeugnis, or other
school certificates. These school records should include an English translation
of the subjects the student has studied and the grades the student has
made on each subject.
4. Submit a Course-by-Course Report
To be considered for admission to USC Aiken, students who have attended
postsecondary educational institutions, colleges, or universities outside
the United States are required to submit a professional credential evaluation
of all work completed. This is generally referred to as a course-by-course
report. A course-by-course report should be sent directly to the Office
of Admissions from the evaluation service. An admission decision will
be made once the official evaluation is on file and all other required
materials are received. If you are currently enrolled in a term or semester,
you should contact the evaluation service about getting a partial
evaluation done. A final evaluation will be required prior to enrollment.
A fee from the student is required for the evaluation of credentials.
The payment and all contact regarding this process is done directly
with the evaluation service of your choice. We will consider an evaluation
from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
(NACES). Their Web address is www.naces.org. Upon
receipt of the evaluation, USC Aiken will determine if you qualify for
admission and whether or not your credits are transferable to our institution.
You may wish to consider one of the following Credential Evaluation Services for your course-by-course evaluation. Please be aware that there is a fee required for this service, which you will be required to pay to the service provider you choose.
| World Education Services, Inc. P.O. Box 5087 Bowling Green Station New York, NY 10274 Phone: 212-966-6311 FAX: 212-966-6395 Email: info@wes.org WWW: http://www.wes.org |
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. PO Box 92970 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: 414-289-3400 FAX: 414-289-3411 Email: eval@ece.org WWW: http://www.ece.org |
| Josef Silny & Assoc., Inc. International Education Consultants PO Box 248233 Coral Gables, FL 33124 Phone: 305-273-1616 FAX: 305-273-1338 Email: info@jsilny.com WWW: http://www.jsilny.com |
International Education Res. Foundation PO Box 3665 Culver City, CA 90231 Phone: 310-258-9451 FAX: 310-342-7086 Email: info@ierf.org WWW: http://www.ierf.org National Assoc. of Credential Services (NACES) http://www.naces.org |
1. Complete an application for admission and return with a $45 application fee;
2 The student or his parents must send proof that the family or sponsor can pay approximately U.S. $23,000.00 each year while the student is studying at the University of South Carolina Aiken.
3. Provide School Records and have transcripts evaluated if necessary;
4. Submit a Course-by-Course Report from one of the Credential Evaluation Services listed on this page.
5. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) This test is required for all international students except those whose native language is English.
6. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) measures verbal and mathematical ability.
Applicants should apply at least six months before the semester you plan to begin.
