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International Applicants

If you are an international student interested in applying to Framingham State University, please review our admissions requirements for undergraduate degree-seeking candidates. Should you have questions or concerns during the application process, please contact the Office of Admissions.

Note: Students who have previously applied to Framingham State, but did not enroll, should complete our Reactivation Form. After receipt, the admissions staff will contact you regarding specific application requirements. Students who were previously enrolled and are looking to re-enroll, should visit https://www.framingham.edu/academics/registrar/readmission-framingham-state.

 

FIRST-YEAR AND TRANSFER APPLICANTS

Before you submit your application for admission, please read the International Student Admissions Checklist (PDF).

  • Application for Undergraduate Admission – Apply online using either the Common Application (Freshman only) or the Framingham State University Application (Freshman and Transfers)
  • Application Fee – $50
  • Official High School and/or College/University Transcripts or National Exam Scores
  • Official Course-by-Course Evaluation of High School and College/University Transcript(s) by one of the following providers:
    • The Evaluation Company (formerly SpanTran)
      • The Evaluation Company (TEC) has created a custom application for Framingham State University that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access the evaluation application here: The Evaluation Company - Framingham State University
    • The Center for Educational Documentation (CED)
    • Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
    • World Education Services (WES)
    • International Education Evaluations (IEE)
    • GEO Credential Services  (formerly US Credential Evaluations)
    • Josef Silny & Associates, Inc
  • If education was in a language other than English, tests of English proficiency may be required. Here is our approved list of test providers and the minimum required score for admission:
    • TOEFL (79 IBT)
    • Pearson - PTE Academic (50)
    • Duolingo (100)
    • IELTS (6)
    • Michigan-MET (55)
    • STEP-Eiken (Grade Pre-1)
    • ITEP (3.7)
    • Cambridge-English / CEFR (B2)
  • OPTIONAL - First Year / Freshmen Applicants - Official SAT Score Report (FSU Code: 3519)
DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICANTS SEEKING AN F-1 VISA

Original Bank Letter verifying sponsor's financial information

Certification of Finances Form (PDF)

Waiver of Confidential Information* (PDF)

*This form is optional. If the applicant wishes to authorize the University to communicate with other individuals (such as sponsors, friends, siblings, etc.) about the status of their application, the Waiver of Confidential Information form must be printed, completed, and submitted with the application.

DEADLINES FOR ADMISSION

Students that are seeking an F-1 Student Visa, please view the Global Visa Wait Times website to better prepare for your future education. The estimated wait time to receive an interview appointment at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate can change weekly and is based on actual incoming workload and staffing.

Application and Material Deadlines: 

Fall (September start) Deadline: June 1

Spring (January start) Deadline: November 1

Enrollment Confirmation (Deposit) Deadlines:

Fall (September start) Deadline: July 1

Spring (January start) Deadline: December 1


 

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