International Student Admission Information Application Checklist To be considered for admission to the University as an international student, in addition to meeting the University and programmatic admissions requirements, all applicants must submit to the University: Application Form (completed with applicant information and signature) $50 non-refundable application fee (credit card, money order, wire transfer, PayPal) payable to United States University For undergraduate applicants who have not attended a post-secondary institution, a copy of all official transcripts and diplomas that bear the official seal or mark of the secondary institution. Transcripts or diplomas not issued in English must be fully translated to English with no omissions and must bear the official seal or mark of the translating agency. Original, official transcripts and translations must be presented upon arrival to the University for comparison to transcripts submitted with the application. Original transcripts will be returned to the student. For applicants who have attended post-secondary institutions, a copy of all official transcripts that bear the official seal or mark of the issuing institution. Transcripts not issued in English must be fully translated to English with no omissions and must bear the official seal or mark of the translating agency. Original, official transcripts must be presented upon arrival to the University for comparison to transcripts submitted with the application. Original transcripts will be returned to the student. Proof of English Proficiency IELTS Academic Score of 5.5 or above or Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2 or above or TOEFL ibt Score 47 or above. Students who have TOEFL scores reported to US University should reference TOEFL code number 6076. Students may waive the English testing requirements if they have taken and passed at least 1 full year of postsecondary coursework in the last five years where English is the medium of instruction as evidenced by a copy of the official transcript. (Approval required) Financial Documents: Financial Support Declaration that certifies that sufficient funds are available for a student (and dependents if applicable) for study at the University for at least one academic year and barring unforeseen circumstances, that adequate funding will be available from the same or equally dependable sources for subsequent years for the full course of study. The declaration must be signed by student and/or sponsor. Bank Statements certified by a bank official U.S. immigration law prohibits waiver of the financial guarantee. Without this certified information, the I-20 cannot be issued. The financial declaration must be current within 6 months of the student s start date at the University. Copy of current Passport with photo and address pages. Statement of Purpose or interview with the University by phone, Skype or similar technology to review expectations of the program and assess applicant s qualifications. Please submit all application materials via electronic means or mail to: Office of International Affairs (OIA) United States University 830 Bay Blvd Chula Vista, CA 91911 (USA) Email: international@usuniversity.edu Phone: (888) 422-3381 Application Deadlines Session Start Date Application Deadline Session Start Date Application Deadline Fall I August 31, 2015 July 31, 2015 Fall II October 26, 2015 September 26, 2015 Page 1 of 5
Term and Program Selection Fall I, 2015 (August 31, 2015) Fall II, 2015 (October 26, 2015) Select program of interest listed below: Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Arts in Management General Management Entrepreneurship Human Resources Marketing Graduate Programs Master of Business Administration Management English Proficiency Bachelor of Science in Health Science Health Education Health Services Administration Gerontology Master of Science in Health Science Health Care Administration Health Education Is English your First Language? Yes No If No, what is your Native Language? How many years have you studied English in the past five years? Health and Medical NOTE: All international students are required to have health insurance before they are allowed to register for classes. You must either purchase health insurance with the assistance of our Office of International Affairs or provide proof of health insurance (that covers you while you are in the U.S.) at the time of registration. Do you currently have Health Insurance? Yes No Do you plan to purchase health insurance with the assistance of our International Student Services office? Yes No To the best of your knowledge are you now in good physical and mental health? Yes No Housing Where do you plan to live during the school year? Home Stay Off Campus Will you require housing assistance form our International Student Services office? Yes No If Yes, you will be required to complete our Housing application available on the website. Page 2 of 5
Applicant Information Full Name Family Name First Name Middle Name Date of Birth Gender Male Female Country of Birth Permanent Address (In home country) Country of Citizenship City District or Providence Country Postal Code Phone Number Local Address (In United States) Local Phone Number (US) City State Postal Code Email Address Marital Status Single Married If Married, Name of Spouse Nationality: How did you hear about United States University? Immigration and Visa Information Visa Type F-1 F-2 No Visa Other (Please explain) Will your Spouse or Dependents require an I-20? Yes No Family Information Father s Name Address Mother s Name Address Occupation Occupation Emergency Care Who may we contact in case of emergency? Please print name and phone number of a contact person in your home country and/or in the U.S. US Contact: (Optional) Name Phone Home Country Contact: Name Phone Page 3 of 5
Educational Background Are you a high school (secondary) graduate? Yes No If Yes, list date of graduation In chronological order, list any secondary schools and colleges or universities that you have attended either in the U.S. or in another country. If you attended more than two schools, give the necessary information on a separate page. You must provide a diploma or other proof of graduation from a secondary school as well as copies of transcripts (with an English translation) from any college or university that you have attended. Originals will be validated when you report for orientation. Secondary School Name College Name College Name List any additional schools and colleges on a separate sheet if needed. Professional Experience List professional experience relevant to your program starting with the most recent first. Employer Dates Employed Job Title Employer Dates Employed Job Title List any additional employers on a separate sheet if needed. Page 4 of 5
International Student Agreement Initial By Initialing each line, I understand and verify that: No later than 21 calendar days prior to the start of classes, I must submit a copy of all travel documents indicating date, time, and location of arrival into the United States so the University can confirm arrival and provide local support as needed. I understand that I am required to attend the International Student Orientation held prior to the beginning of my first semester. I am required to purchase Health Insurance (medical), and provide proof of insurance before being allowed to register in classes. I must present original transcripts to the University upon arrival. I understand that I must enroll in and complete a minimum of 12 units (Undergraduate) or 9 Units (Graduate) at the university each semester with satisfactory grades or be subject to dismissal and revocation of I-20. Undergraduate students are scheduled for 12 units each semester; students who wish to register for more than 12 credits per semester must obtain approval from the College Dean. Students must be in good academic standing and must have at least a 2.5 GPA for the session completed prior to the session the increased course load is being requested. (Schedule permitting) Graduate students are not currently permitted to take more than 9 units per semester. I must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0/C or better (Undergraduate), or 3.0/B or better (Graduate) to remain in good standing. I am subject to academic dismissal if I remain on probation for two consecutive semesters. An F-1 student is eligible for vacation after they have completed one full academic year. An academic year is defined as 32 weeks and at least 24 completed credits for undergraduate students, or 32 weeks and a minimum of 18 completed credits for a graduate student. Vacations are limited to one 8-week session per year after the completion of at least one academic year. Students may request a vacation for up to two 8-week sessions if the University schedule permits. Vacations are not mandatory and students may continue to attend year round. Graduate and Undergraduate students may be registered into no more than one online course per semester. I understand that I must notify the Designated School Official (DSO) of any changes in my status including, but not limited to, changing my address or phone number, transferring to another college, or permanently returning to my home country. Failure to do so will threaten my Visa status. Students requesting a transfer to another college or University must be current on their financial obligations to USU and will be required to pay the published transfer fee prior to having their records released. I understand that all international students must submit the first semester s tuition payment in full prior to the start of classes to avoid cancellation of their I-20. I understand that there are no deferments of payments, installment plans or payment plans for tuition or fees. I understand that in order to register each semester, all international students must pay the semester s tuition before the beginning of the semester. I understand that if I add an extra course I must pay the tuition for the extra course prior to the start of the course. I understand that Visas may be terminated for students who fail to pay their tuition and fees prior to the first day of class or the first day of each semester. By signing below, I agree that all information provided in my application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am accepted, the discovery of any false information provided may be grounds for rescission of admission and/or dismissal. Printed Name Signature Date Page 5 of 5