International Students

International Students
Admission Requirements

International First Time Freshmen

1. An application for admission to WVSU/ WVSCTC must be completed, signed, and returned to the institution
2. Official transcripts (original or “Certified True Copies”) of all academic records must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions from all schools previously attended. If a national examination is required upon the completion of schooling in the country of origin, official results of the examination must be submitted to WVSU/ WVSCTC. (Students from countries with a General Certificate of Education, G.C.E., examination system must receive a grade of six or higher in at least five academic subjects, one of which
   must be English.) The quality of all academic work previously attempted must be equivalent to a cumulative grade point average of C by United States standards
3. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit results to the institution. The minimum
   score accepted for admission is 500 paper based, 173 computer based and 61 internet-based
4. The applicant must submit a proof of Immunization Records - MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) and Meningococcal Vaccine – Strongly Recommended
5. The student who cannot take the ACT examination before coming to WVSU/ WVSCTC must do so at the first available testing date after arrival or the registration will be voided

International Transfer Students
International students who have accumulated fewer than thirty hours at another college in the United States and who wish to transfer to WVSU/ WVSCTC must submit the following:

1. An application for admission to WVSU/ WVSCTC must be completed, signed, and returned to the University
2. Official transcripts of all academic work attempted at the last institution attended in the home country and all institutions in the United States, sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the other institutions
3. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit results to the University. The minimum score accepted for admission is 500 paper based, 173 computer based and 61 internet-based
4. ACT scores
5. Affidavit of support (must supply new affidavit at the beginning of every year.)
6. The applicant must submit a proof of Immunization Records - MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) and Meningococcal Vaccine – Strongly Recommended
7. F-1 Transfer Clearance form (If attended institution in the United States)

International students who have accumulated more than thirty hours at another college in the United States and who wish to transfer to WVSU/ WVSCTC must submit the following:

1. A completed, signed West Virginia State University application form
2. Official transcripts of all academic work attempted at the last institution attended in the home country and all institutions in the United States, sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the other institutions
3. The applicant must submit a proof of Immunization Records - MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) and Meningococcal Vaccine – Strongly Recommended• ACT Scores (If suitable proficiency is not earned in college curriculum)
4. Affidavit of support for a full academic year (must supply new affidavit at the beginning of every year.)
5. F-1 Transfer Clearance Form (If attended institution in the United States)

International students will be issued Form I-20 after admission has been granted.  All foreign documents must be accompanied with an English translation by an approved foreign credential evaluation service.