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International Students

International applicants must complete the special international application and return all required documents on or before the international deadline as specified in the international application. International applicants should present Scholastic Assessment Test results along with all applicable transcripts from secondary and postsecondary schools.

English Language Proficiency
International applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency adequate for study at UNCG. Applicants may present TOEFL test results in support of their application. Visit the TOEFL web site or the UNCG INTERLINK website.

The College Board APIEL Exam is an acceptable alternative for TOEFL for admissions purposes.

1. A student who presents an APIEL grade of 4 or higher will be considered to have a level of English language proficiency that is adequate for study at UNCG.
2. UNCG will accept APIEL grades in lieu of TOEFL for purposes of admission.
3. A student who present an APIEL grade of 4 or higher and who is admitted as a student to UNCG will be exempt from English as a Second Language classes.

Financial Support
Prior to admission, applicants must submit evidence of adequate financial support to cover their expenses for their first year of study at the University.

Visas/Formal Admission
The University will issue the necessary visa documentation only to those students who are formally admitted to the University. International students should not leave their native countries intending to enroll at the University until they have received a formal letter of acceptance and all appropriate visa documentation. Visit the ETS website for additional information.

International Transfer Students/Transfer Credit from Abroad
International transfer students must submit transcript evaluations from third party companies such as World Education Services (WES) by the international transfer application deadlines before admit decisions can be made. Please visit the WES website. Students seeking transfer credit from institutions outside the United States must provide transcripts, course syllabi, and course descriptions for equivalency determination.



 
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