International Students 

ALL international students who do NOT have an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. institution MUST take all program prerequisite classes. International students should contact staff BEFORE they apply. They will provide information about prerequisites and whether this program is a good fit for you. You can contact us by emailing [email protected]. Doing this will save you time and money as there are no refunds for application fees.

Additional information as you begin your application

International students who require a student visa (F-1) may apply for the Full-time MAcc program. This application includes requirements and fees in addition to those required for resident applications. All submitted documents must be original, except for copy of passport.

Visa Submission Deadlines: In order to ensure that visa paperwork is processed in time for students to begin the program, all required visa documents must be submitted by the following dates:

Current Location	Fall Start
If outside the U.S.	May 1
If in the U.S.	May 15

Program Application Deadlines: All required application documents must be submitted by April 1st.

Additional Application Requirements for International Students

• English Proficiency – Submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores. Required of applicants for whom English is a second language AND  who earned a bachelor’s degree outside of the United States.  

Goal is to obtain a TOEFL score of 80 or above, or an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher. Official results should be sent to [email protected].

• Students may find the following resources useful in preparing for an English proficiency exam.
  • TOEFL Go Anywhere.
  • An additional useful source in preparing for the TOEFL is The Discover Business Guide: How to Study for the TOEFL (Example Questions, Common Mistakes, and Additional Study Resources).
  • Take the IELTS with British Council.
  • An additional useful resource in preparing for the IELTS is the IELTS Liz YouTube Channel. 
• Affidavit of Support – Upload a signed Affidavit of Support that has been completed by person accepting financial responsibility. This includes showing any financial resources that will cover tuition, fees, and living expenses. If student will be self-sponsoring, they must provide a letter from their bank showing the required financial resource amount on deposit under the student's name. ALL FINANCIAL SUPPORT DOCUMENTS MUST BE IN ENGLISH AND SHOW AMOUNTS IN U.S. FUNDS.
  • Bank Statement– Provide document as requested on Affidavit of Support from student or sponsor.
  • Copy of Passport – Attach a copy of the passport for the student and any dependents who will also need an I-20.
  • Copy of Current Visa - when applicable, a copy of the current visa for the student and any dependents. 
• If you are a current student please fill out the Student Transfer Certificate and return to International Admissions.