University of Nebraska at Kearney

1996-98 UNK Undergraduate Catalog

ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students must:

1. Complete the International Student Application form.
2. Transfer students in the United States shall submit transfer authorization from their last place of study. Complete transcripts of credit earned at other institutions should be filed with the Director of Admissions.
3. Demonstrate competency in the English language by providing test scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 500 is required in order for the applicant to be considered for admission.
4. Submit transcripts reflecting secondary school graduation (or its equivalent) at a level commensurate to the requirements for first time enrolled students at UNK.
5. Provide evidence of their capability to finance a program of study without assistance from UNK.
6. Submit a completed Student Health Record, which must include results of a recent physical exam and month and year dated of all child and adult vaccinations. See Health Services section of this catalog for more specific instructions.
7. Purchase the basic health insurance policy offered through UNK/or provide evidence of comparable coverage by another insurance carrier. Insurance charges will be assessed with other fees on the fee payment statement.

Issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility, Form I-20, or IAP-66, will be made only upon completion of all admission requirements. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make all necessary arrangements through official channels for entrance into the United States.

International student applicants should make application four months prior to the anticipated enrollment date.