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Admissions for Graduate International Students

General Application Checklist

Graduate International Application Form

We prefer you apply online to UCO.

If you do not wish to apply online, you may download and print the paper application form below:

Official or Certified Copy of Academic Credentials

Official or certified copies of your bachelor's degree including transcript/grade reports and graduation certificate.

If you are a senior undergraduate student who is schedule to complete your bachelor's degree, please submit the official or certified transcript for up to the 3rd year of your studies. Please include a letter of verification to certify that you are scheduled to complete your bachelor's degree.

Proof of English Proficiency

If English is not your native language, please submit one of the following:

TOEFL - 79 IBT (Internet-based test) or 550 PBT (paper-based test) ; or
IELTS - 6.5 overall band; or
Proof of 12 weeks of intensive English study at an approved ESL program in the U.S. after achieving minimum TOEFL score of 500 (PBT) or 61 (IBT) or minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0

Note:

Please click here for list of approved ESL Programs in Oklahoma. You may also learn more about an on-campus ESL program at www.thelanguagecompany.com/edmond/
UCO Institutional Code: 6091

Official GMAT or GRE score report

(if required by the program you are applying for)*

Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae

(if required by the program you are applying for)*

Two Recommendation Letters

(if required by the program you are applying for)*
The letters must be submitted by former instructors, employers, or other professionals who can evaluate the applicant's potential to succeed in graduate school (you may print recommendation forms from www.uco.edu/graduate/)

Proof of Financial Support

You must submit evidence as to your source of financial ability to cover at least the educational costs of 2 semesters - Fall and Spring (for student alone-$19,400; for spouse-add $6,000; for each child-add $4,000). Therefore, Certificate of Financial Resources (below) and an official or certified copy of bank statement are required before the SEVIS I-20 is issued

Statement of Understanding

Read and understand all admission and enrollment requirements. Sign and submit with the application.

Application Fee of $50.00

- there are three options to pay the fee:

1. Credit card - through online application process or by submitting the authorization form.

2. Bank draft or money order - please made the check payable to University of Central

Oklahoma.

3. Cash - strongly recommended only if you are paying in person.

International Express Mailing Charge of $50.00 (optional)

FEDEX or DHL Express mail deliver in 3 to 5 business days while regular airmail may take up to 5 weeks for delivery. You can submit the payment by cash, bank draft, money order or by credit card.

Passport Photo Page

Submit only a copy of the passport photo page, if available which has your personal information and photo.

Audition DVD/CD or Design Portfolio

(Only applicable to Dance, Music or Design applicants). Please visit the College of Fine Arts and Design for more information.

*Please check the program requirements in the catalog. For the quickest response regarding your admission, please submit all required materials together. (Online catalog: http://www.uco.edu/graduate/ )

TRANSFER STUDENTS from other US Institutions

In addition to the requirements above, you are required to submit all of the following:

SEVIS Transfer Form

Both you and your current International Office will be required to complete this form and submit to UCO International Office.

SEVIS I-20

Copy of all your previous SEVIS I-20(s) that you have received.

I-94 and Visa Stamp

Copy of your current I-94 card as well as the visa stamp in your passport.

Recommended Application Deadline(s)*

Semester	Outside U.S	Within U.S	Class Begins
Spring	November 1	As specified By each Program	Early or Mid January
Summer	April 1		Early June
Fall	July 1		Mid or Late August

*Important Note:
- UCO will accept applicants on a rolling admission basis.
- Apply early: Early application gives the JCGS and OIS more time to work with you if you have not submitted all the proper documents. It also gives you more time to secure a student visa, to make travel arrangements, and to apply for on-campus housing before coming to UCO.
- There are certain programs which set their own application deadlines. Please refer to the program sheet on the UCO Graduate Catalog for details.

SEND YOUR DOCUMENTS

In order to expedite your application for admission, you may send the original or certified copy of your applications documents using one of the methods as below:

You may also mail the application documents to:

University of Central Oklahoma
International Services, Box 163
100 N University Drive,
Edmond, OK 73034,
USA

Graduate VISITING OR EXCHANGE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (J-1 VISA)

If your current university or college has a visiting student or exchange student agreement with UCO, you have come to the right place that will help you with your application for admission into the program. You will be considered as a non-degree seeking student to UCO.

General Application Checklist (J-1 Students Only)

J-1 Exchange Visitor Application Form

Please download and complete all the relevant information required on the form

Proof of Financial Support

You must submit evidence as to your source of financial ability to cover tuition and fees (if applicable), housing and personal expenses. Therefore, Certificate of Financial Resources (below) and an official or certified copy of bank statement are required before the DS-2019 is issued.