COBA Graduate Studies Office
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International Student ApplicationInternational students must qualify for regular admission to be granted admission to the College of Graduate Studies. In addition to meeting the regular admission requirements, a prospective international student or non-native speaker of English must satisfy the following requirements: Application Procedures Georgia
Southern University Telephone
Number: 912-681-5384 2. Certified ORIGINAL
transcripts from each institution previously attended. Josef Silny &
Associates, Inc. World Education Services Lisano International Health Insurance - All international students are required to purchase a student Health Insurance Plan made available through the University. Substitutions are not permitted or acceptable, except under exceptional situations. The current cost for students of this insurance is $360.00 per academic year, and is subject to change. Charges for this insurance will be on the student’s invoice and collected with other university fees. Insurance for families is available at a significantly higher cost. Proof of health insurance is required before a student may register for classes. Course Load - International students on a student visa are required to carry a full course of study by U.S. Immigration Law. Failure to do so may result in the loss of visa and a requirement that the student leave the United States. Financial Information - International students should not expect to work during their first year in the United States. All financial support necessary must be available without the necessity for working. International students may apply for Graduate Assistantships. However, these are usually not awarded until the second year when the major department has had an opportunity to evaluate the work of the student and assess English proficiency. Georgia Southern University offers a limited number of Out-of-Country tuition waivers to exceptional international students. However, this is a limited grant covering approximately 20% of required expenses and it is the student’s responsibility to provide all monies necessary to pay all other expenses. Visa Information - The University will issue the I-20 or IAP-66, whichever is appropriate, AFTER the applicant has been fully admitted. These documents permit the applicant to obtain the appropriate student visa from a U.S. embassy if outside the United States or effect a transfer if within the U.S. Students residing in the United States must submit proof that they are “In Status” with the U.S. Immigration Service before final admission. International Student Advisor - Georgia Southern University has an International Student Office with experienced, qualified advisors available to help international students become oriented to the campus and registered for classes. Advisors are available for advice and support while a student is enrolled. A full social and cultural program is available.
Tuition
and Fees information can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.
Your application packet must be received in our Admissions Office by the
following dates.
Regular Admission: A student with a standard formula score of 1000 or higher or with an upper-level score of 1050 or higher. (See below for standard formula). Provisional Admission: A student with an index equal to or greater than 950 and less than 1000 will be admitted as a Provisional MBA student provided the undergraduate GPA is 2.80 or higher, or the GMAT score is a 470 or higher. Non-Degree Limited: A student who has not taken the GMAT may be admitted under this classification provided that the overall undergraduate GPA is 3.25 or higher, or the upper-level (last 60 semester hours) GPA is 3.50 or higher. Once admitted under this classification, an acceptable GMAT score must be submitted by the completion of the second graduate level course in order to continue with additional graduate courses in the MBA program. Standard
formula score is calculated by multiplying undergraduate GPA
times 200 plus the GMAT score, [(UGPA
x 200) + GMAT => 1000].
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