International Admissions Office 250 Student Services Building Phone: (801) 581-3091 Fax: (801) 585-7864 E-mail: iao@sa.utah.edu

Mailing address: University of Utah Admissions Office 201 S 1460 E RM 250S Salt Lake City, Utah  84112-9057

Deadlines:	Fall Semester	April 1
	Spring Semester	November 1
	Summer Term	March 15

Applications submitted after the deadlines will be accepted with an additional $25 late handling fee until the final cut off date. Final cut off dates will be posted on the Admissions Office web site at http://www.sa.utah.edu/admiss each semester. Applications will not be processed until all fees are paid and all credentials are received in the Admissions Office. Fees are non refundable. Admissions requirements, deadlines and fees are subject to change without prior notice.

It is recommended that international students apply at least 60 days before the deadline to allow processing time.

Graduate Admission Criteria:
For an international applicant to be considered for admission to the Graduate School, the following must be satisfied:

1.	The applicant must have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning.
2.	The applicant must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average (B average) or better.
3.	The faculty in the college or department in which the applicant wishes to study must recommend admission.

Departments and colleges may establish additional admission criteria in accordance with the general guidelines established by the Graduate School.

The following departments prescreen admission applicants. Prospective graduate students interested in these departments should NOT apply to the International Admissions Office at this time. Contact the department directly for the appropriate application procedures.

Biological Chemistry

Bioengineering

Biology

Chemistry

Computational Engineering and Science

Computer Science

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Genetic Counseling

Human Genetics

Medicinal Chemistry

Molecular Biology

Neuroscience

Oncological Sciences

Pharmacology & Toxicology

Physics

The requirements listed are minimum requirements only and do not guarantee admission to a graduate program. Applicants are evaluated with respect to university and departmental requirements and with respect to the pool of available applicants.

International Admissions Officers determine if applicants with International degrees meet the Graduate School's requirement of a recognized bachelor's degree.

Applicants are urged to contact the academic department of their choice for further information concerning the programs offered and additional requirements set by the department.

Graduate Admissions Deadlines. Many graduate departments have deadlines that are different from the published deadlines of the university. Also, many graduate departments accept students only once a year, for Fall semester. Students should contact the academic department of their choice for information concerning departmental deadlines.

International students on F1 visas are not eligible for non-matriculated status.

International applicants. must submit the following documents:

1.	The University of Utah Application for Admission to the Graduate School. Students may apply directly using the university web site at: http://www.sa.utah.edu/admiss/appdownload/instructions.htm.
2.	A non refundable $65 processing fee (all costs subject to change). Applicants applying to more than three graduate departments are charged an additional $10 for each application.
3.	Official transcripts, mark sheets, school records from all colleges or universities attended.

a.	School records must be sent directly from the school attended to the Admissions Office of the University of Utah.
b.	School records must be presented in the original language accompanied by an official English translation. Translations must be literal and complete.
c.	School records must be submitted on an official school document and list the name and address of the school, the dates enrolled, grading system, description of each subject or examination, and mark or grade earned in each subject or examination.

Transcripts submitted for admission become the property of the university and cannot be returned to the applicant.

Failure to list all schools previously attended or making false or misleading statements on the application may result in loss of credit and/or cancellation of admission status.

4.	Official degrees and diplomas in the original language with official English translations.
5.	A minimum score of 500 (173 on computer-based exam or 61 on new iBT exam) or better on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for applicants whose first language is not English (Individual departments may require higher scores.).

a.	The official TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Admissions Office by Educational Testing Service and must not be over two years old at the time of admission.
b.	Many graduate departments require a TOEFL score above 500 (173 on computer-based exam or 61 on new iBT exam ), a Test of Spoken English (TSE) score, or the score from the Test of Written English (TWE). Applicants should check with their major department to determine their requirements.
c.	Students who have previously completed the TOEFL, but have been outside the United States for two or more years since taking the TOEFL, will be required to complete a new TOEFL exam and meet the minimum requirements.
d.	For test registration information contact: TOEFL/TSE Service Educational Testing Service P.O. Box CN 6151 Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6151

Applicants with an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in the United States may not be required to take the TOEFL.

The University has the right to request additional English testing if deemed necessary by a University official. Such students will be referred to the English Language Institute or the Linguistics Department. Regular academic schooling may be deferred until such time as the required level of English proficiency is achieved.

6.	For students requesting an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility, please provide the following items:

a.	A financial statement with supporting documents showing a minimum amount in U.S. dollars to cover the first year tuition and living expenses is required. A graduate student must have a minimum of $25,678.00 in U.S. dollars available. (Costs are subject to change.)
b.	A sponsor statement will be required if financial support will be provided by someone other than the student.  This statement must be signed by the sponsor and include a statement indicating the sponsor's intent to provide financial support to the student for an entire year of tuition and living expenses.
c.	Students currently on an I-20 from another US school, if admitted to the University of Utah, will need to complete a transfer form, which the International Admissions Office will mail to the student upon  their acceptance.
d.	Transfer students need to provide their SEVIS Identification Number and the date that they will be released from their previous U.S. college or university.
e.	Submit a copy of the first page of your current passport or your national ID card.

Applicants should contact their major department directly for information about departmental financial aid.

All international students must comply with current immigration regulations.

International Center: Student may contact the International Center at http://www.sa.utah.edu/inter for information on additional services for International students.