International Admissions Applications

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Admission Requirements to Apply

Required Items

  • $115 application fee
  • Official High School Transcripts or Record Equivalent
  • English Proficiency TOEFL 66 or higher iBT, IELTS 6.0 or higher, or Duolingo 100 or higher (not required for native English speakers)
  • Affidavit of support (completed by a sponsor). If you are bringing a dependent, please specify the number of dependents.
  • Financial statements (all financial support papers must be in English, showing amounts in U.S. dollars) must be no older than 3 months, and the cost must show the total for one academic year or 8 months.
  • Copy of current Passport
    * I-94 Class of Admission Page may be requested if you have traveled to the US (we will accept a screenshot from the website) 

Out of Country Application Deadlines

Feb 15 - May 1

Fall Semester

May 30 - Sep 15

Spring Semester

Oct 15 -Jan 15

Summer Semester

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Transfer Students

Prospective students who wish to transfer their I-20 from one US school to another, or are attending high school in the US on an F-1 student visa.

Required Items

  • $115 application fee
  • Official High School Transcripts or Record Equivalent
  • English Proficiency TOEFL 66 or higher iBT, IELTS 6.0 or higher, or Duolingo 100 or higher (not required for native English speakers)
  • Affidavit of support (completed by a sponsor). If you are bringing a dependent, please specify the number of dependents.
  • Financial statements (all financial support papers must be in English, showing amounts in U.S. dollars) must be no older than 3 months, and the cost must show the total for one academic year or 8 months.
  • Transfer Certification Form (Must be completed by your current Designated School Official, DSO)

The most current copy of

    • Passport
    • Visa
    • I-94 Departure Record Class of Admission Page
    • Current/active I-20

Transfer Application Deadlines

Feb 15 - Jul 1

Fall Semester

May 30 - Nov 15

Spring Semester

Oct 15 - Mar 15

Summer Semester

 

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International Student Life Cycle F-1

Students meeting out side the student life building.

  1. Complete the Application

    Fill out the application completely (must be 18 years or older to apply) and pay the $115 application fee.

    Send Official Transcript or Records

    Send official transcripts or records with your application, showing you have graduated from a school level that meets U.S. high school requirements for graduation.

    Out of Country INTL Application

    Transfer INTL Application

    INTL Graduate School Application

  2. Receive a Form I-20

    "Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status"

    Students outside the U.S. and transferring within the U.S. receive a Form I-20, which is a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record. The I-20 is issued by the designated school official (DSO) at the SEVP-certified school of the student's choosing.

    International Transfer students are issued an I-20 once their current school releases their SEVIS record to UVU.  For more info, email [email protected]

     

  3. Pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee

    Students must pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee at FMJFee.com

    Apply for Student Visa

    Student brings their Form I-20 and other required documents to apply for a student visa from the U.S. Department of State Apply for a Visa

  4. Arrive in the United States
    Students can arrive no more than 30 days before their program start date and present their Form I-20 and valid student visa to U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the port of entry. 

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  5. Mandatory New International Student Orientation & Check In
    Please contact our International Student Service Team (ISS Office) within a day or two of arriving in Utah so that they can assist you with the check-in procedures and guide you through questions regarding registering for classes. Email them at [email protected] 

    If you are transferring from another U.S. institution, the check-in is still a primary part of our protocol, so once you receive a UVU I-20, please be sure to contact the ISS Office. 

Additional Information

Notice of Processing Time

Please allow 3-4 weeks for documents to be reviewed, processed, and returned to you in time for your current school to transfer your SEVIS record (I-20) to UVU before class begins. You will be required to attend a mandatory orientation for all new UVU students.

HB-118 Non-Resident Tuition Waiver

Any student who holds a valid non-immigrant visa who meets specific requirements may be exempt from paying the non-resident portion of the total tuition at Utah Valley University. Find requirements and check to see if you qualify on the HB Applications page.

Change of Status Requests Not Allowed

UVU does not perform change of status requests. However, there are two paths you have to gain an I-20 from UVU and apply for your F-1 student visa. You can apply as an out of country student, gain your F1 Visa at the US embassy there, and reenter the US with the F-1 Visa and I-20.

You may apply to another school in the local area who are willing to assist with the change of status. Once you have your F-1 student visa you can apply as a transfer student, submit required documentation, and transfer to UVU as an International student.

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