APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSIONS for International Applicants APPLICATION CHECKLIST TEST SCORES FINANCIAL AID

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1 APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSIONS for International Applicants APPLICATION CHECKLIST TEST SCORES FINANCIAL AID Checklist for Graduate School Admissions Application, completed in its entirety Official transcript(s) from all institutions where a degree was received or graduate level work was taken. Application fee. (Please review and attach the Payment Processing Form, printed page 11.) Official test scores should be sent to Graduate School Admissions (ETS Institution Code: 5859) Checklist for Your Department/Program Letters of recommendation (make sure to list each evaluator in the application) Official transcript(s) from all institutions where a degree was received or graduate level work was taken to the department Statement of Purpose Supplemental information Test scores (GRE, GMAT, and/or TOEFL) Check the website of the department for specific details on their requirements. International Requirements International applicants who are or will be in F-1 or J-1 student visa statuses are required to show proof of adequate funding for at least one year before an I-20 or DS-2019 form can be issued. To do so, please complete: Immigration Information Form and the Affadavit of Support on printed pages (if applicable) Non-immigrant visa holders who are already students at U.S. Institutions, must complete the Transfer- In Information form available at (International Graduate Student Services/Forms). Test Scores While we ask that you report your scores on this application, the official information must come from the respective testing agencies. Applications are not considered complete until this information is reported by the testing agencies. Financial Aid Information Financial assistance may be available through the department to which you are applying in the form of an assistantship (GTA/GRA) or fellowships. Check with your intended department for more information. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination or accessibility should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity. GRADUATE APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS College Contact Information Agriculture & Life Sciences 540/ Architecture & Urban Studies 540/ Business (Pamplin) 540/ Engineering 540/ Liberal Arts & Human Sciences 540/ Natural Resources 540/ Sciences 540/ Biomedical & Veterinary Sciences 540/ Campuses Across Virginia Blacksburg (main campus) 540/ National Capital Region 703/ Hampton Roads 757/ x301 Richmond 804/ Roanoke 540/ Southwest Virginia 276/ Virtual Campus 540/ Application Deadlines FALL July 1 SPRING December 1 SUMMER 1 April 15 SUMMER 2 June 1 Send application and payment to: Graduate School Admissions Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown Virginia Tech (0325) Blacksburg, VA Fax: 540/

2 APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSIONS for International Applicants List any former names: PERSONAL INFO GENERAL INFO Social Security Number: Student ID Number (if applicable): U.S. Mailing Address, if available city state zip Current Daytime Phone: Current Evening Phone: Address: Permanent/Home Country Address (if different): information. Permanent Daytime Phone: Permanent Evening Phone: Personal Information Gender: Date of Birth: / / City of Birth: Country of Birth: The U.S. Department of Education has requested that we collect the following information on race and ethnicity. Please answer both of the following questions: Are you Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin? Please select your race: choose all that apply. Asian Enrollment Information Term of Enrollment Degree Level Desired Program Are you currently studying at a U.S. Institution? Yes No year Campus F1 or J1 BLACKSBURG (MAIN)* NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION * Citizenship U.S. Citizen Academic History DEGREE TYPE GPA GRADUATE APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS JUNE 2015

3 APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSIONS for International Applicants First Reference Second Reference Third Reference Yes No Yes No Yes No GRE General Test GRE Subject Test GMAT Score TEST SCORES / TOEFL Paper-based Computer Based / / Section Score Section Score TWE / Score IELTS / Score GRADUATE APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS SEPTEMBER 2014 / / Internet-Based / Section Score

4 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL FORM Prior to completing this form, check with the department to which you are applying to see if they require a more specific supplemental form. Some departments have forms that replace this general one. / / Alternate Campus Location FINANCIAL Academic and Professional Goals Statement Resume Financial Assistance SIGNATURE Pledge of Honor The department to which you are applying. Please visit your College s website, listed on the cover sheet, for contact information. APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE SEPTEBMER 2014

5 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION Additional Required Information Have you been convicted of or received a juvenile adjudication for a violation of any local, state, or federal law, other than a minor traffic violation? YES NO Are you currently on court-ordered supervised or unsupervised probation or under the terms of a finding under advisement? YES NO Please give a full explanation of any past criminal convictions: ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION Return your completed form to: Graduate School Admissions Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown Virginia Tech (0325) Blacksburg, VA Fax: 540/ APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION PAGE 1 OF 1, SEPTEMBER 2014

6 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Financial Requirements and General Instructions Who should submit financial documents: International applicants who are or will be in F-1 or J-1 visa status are required to show proof of adequate funding for at least one year before an I-20 or DS-2019 form can be issued. When should you submit your financial documents: Funding information may be submitted along with the application for admission, or after the admission decision has been made. What are the requirements: The minimum requirements for one year for the Blacksburg campus are shown on our website at These amounts include tuition and fees, room and board, and miscellaneous expenses. Some majors require additional fees, detailed on the University Bursar s website at An additional $4,000 should be added for an accompanying spouse and $1,500 for each accompanying child. Please note that these amounts are subject to change. How can you submit financial documents: Students must submit the Immigration Information Form along with appropriate attachments. The Immigration Information Form follows this page. What types of documents are accepted: The following documents are accepted as supporting documents for financial certification (students may have one or a combination of these): A current (less than six months old), original bank statement or certification from a legal financial institution. An official letter from the sponsor/bank account holder (if other than the student). The letter should include the beneficiary's name, sponsor's name, his/her relationship to the beneficiary (parent, sister, friend, etc.), the amount of support, the time period for which it will be provided, and a stated willingness to cover the student's expenses for this time period. You can use the Affidavit of Support form provided on our website at Original, written confirmation from the sponsoring institution of a scholarship, fellowship, assistantship or other type of funding. In case of an assistantship award from Virginia Tech, a copy of the assistantship agreement signed by the academic department is required. In case of personal funds, an original bank statement, or statement from any legal financial institution that includes the student's name, as well as the amount available. If you have only a web statement, you need to write on the bottom of the statement that, I verify that this is a true copy of my bank statement as of today s date, and sign and date the form. Other considerations: Financial documents which are older than six months are not acceptable. Only original, current documents will be accepted. Many academic departments do not offer assistantships for the first year of study. No international student can work off campus for the first nine months of stay in the United States. Employment on campus is possible, but students should not plan on paying for the complete cost of their education from on-campus part-time jobs. Deadlines for submission: The financial certification form and appropriate attachments must be received by the Graduate School no later than June 1 st for the Fall semester and no later than November 1 st for the Spring semester. IMPORTANT NOTE: Immigration documents are mailed through a bulk mail service, and can take from 3-6 weeks to be delivered, depending upon the country. If you desire express mail delivery during peak processing times (April 1-July 31 and October 1-December 15), please follow the instructions on our website at: Do not , scan, fax, or mail credit card information to our office. Please mail these documents to the following address: International Graduate Student Services Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown (0325) Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA U.S.A.

7 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Immigration Information Form for International Graduate Students VT Student ID # Family/Last Name First Name Middle Name (if applicable) (Print your name EXACTLY as it appears in your passport) Attach a copy of your passport ID page (name and photo page) Date of Birth City and Country of Birth month/day/year Country of Citizenship Gender: Male Female Major (Field of Study) Degree desired Applying for Fall Spring Summer I Summer II Year Address Phone number Home Country Address (required) U.S. Address (if currently residing in the U.S.) The following dependents will accompany me (use additional sheet if necessary). Attach a copy of the passport ID page for all dependents. Name (SURNAME, Given name) Date of Birth City/Country of Birth Gender Relationship SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF SUPPORT (Fill in amounts in US dollars in the appropriate categories. Please attach original documentation as required. Documents older than six months are not acceptable. Statements must be in English, or a translation must be attached.) Amount PERSONAL FUNDS: (Must attach original bank statement.) PARENTS AND/OR SPONSORS: (Must attach original bank statement and official letter from sponsor stating name, relationship and amount of support per year.) GOVERNMENT AGENCY: (Must attach original, signed statement of your award) UNIVERSITY AWARD: (Must attach award letter or copy of assistantship agreement.) TOTAL (Total should equal Virginia Tech requirement for your academic status and marital status as outlined in the general instructions.) I verify that the information provided on this form and in attached documents is true and correct. Student Signature Date

8 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT Required of students whose funding is coming from resources other than personal funds, a graduate assistantship, or government/corporate sponsorship. Sponsor Information Name of sponsor Relationship to student Address Country of citizenship Name of co-sponsor (if applicable) Relationship to student Address Country of citizenship Student Information Name Address Country of Citizenship Certification This affidavit is made by me/us for the purpose of assuring university authorities and the U.S. Government that I/we am/are willing and able to maintain and support the student mentioned above. I/we intend to make specific financial contributions for the support of the student as shown in the attached bank/funding documents. Sponsor signature Co-sponsor signature (if applicable) Date

9 PAYMENT PROCESSING FORM Application fees may be paid via check or money order. Please complete the information below and submit this document with the corresponding application or form to the Graduate School. Student ID Number: Address: if account, preferred Daytime Phone: Please process payment for: 7 7 To Pay Via Check or Money Order Enclose your check or money order made payable to Treasurer, Virginia Tech. Checks and money orders must be drawn from a U.S. bank. SIGNATURE date Return your completed form to: Graduate School Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown Virginia Tech (0325) Blacksburg, VA Fax: 540/ PAYMENT PROCESSING FORM PAGE 1 OF 1, SEPTEMBER 2014