INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Applying for Admission
Graduate Studies: If you are applying as a Graduate Student, you will make application directly to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. Link to: Office of Graduate Studies and Research
Undergraduate Application Procedure
1 Complete the Undergraduate Application
Apply online via arrow.ulm.edu (requires credit card, click on "apply for admission") or mail your completed application with a non-refundable fee of $30.00 (U.S.) check or money order. Fee must be paid before any evaluation of credentials will be made.
links: arrow.ulm.edu* (please see note below) or download application/forms
*Undergraduate International Students without a Social Security Number who wish to apply online need to contact schmeer@ulm.edu prior to using the online application.
2 Submit Transcripts
To be considered for admission, the applicant must send one official copy of each transcript (native language and certified English translation) describing all academic studies completed and attempted. All information must be submitted whether or not credit was earned. No portion of the applicant’s previous academic records will be disregarded.
The transcripts should indicate the dates each subject began and ended, and the grades (marks) earned.
An “official” transcript is one issued by the Registrar, Principal, or responsible school administrator and forwarded directly to the ULM Admissions Office. When this is not possible, documents certified as true copies are acceptable. Request all required officials transcripts (native language and certified English translation) to be sent to ULM International Admissions (complete address offered below).
International college transcripts require an official evaluation by a professional evaluation service. To request a form or for more information, email: schmeer@ulm.edu
Students seeking transfer credit for university level courses must submit a syllabus, catalog, or bulletin which describes the courses in detail.
Freshman English courses taken from colleges and universities where English is not the native language may not transfer to satisfy ULM’s undergraduate requirements of English 101-102. A student with such credit must take ULM’s English 101-102 or pass the appropriate CLEP tests for credit in freshman English.
All transcripts become the property of the University and cannot be returned to the applicant. Students attending a school in the U.S. need to provide the contact information for the school’s International Office.
related page: download transcript forms
3 English Language Requirement
All students are required to submit a minimum official TOEFL score (institution code: 6482) of no less than 61 on the internet-based (or 500 paper-based/173 computer- based).
If an English language deficiency is determined, a student will be required to enroll in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program until an acceptable level of English proficiency has been attained. Enrollment in academic courses may not be allowed until this deficiency is alleviated. When the student has satisfied all ESL requirements, the student will then be allowed to pursue courses toward degree completion.
However, an international applicant may be exempt from the English language proficiency test if one of the following applies:
- A student’s native language is English.
- Submit an official TOEFL score of 100 or more on the internet-based (600 paper-based/250 computer-based).
- The grade equivalent obtained on the English Language portion of the General Certificate of Education (GCE-University of Cambridge/London) is a “C” or better (must submit official score results).
- A student has graduated from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university with a full four-year baccalaureate degree (all credits must be earned in the U.S.).
related page: download instructions/TOEFL information
4 Complete Statement of Financial Backing and Understanding
Submit one-page form with the appropriate signatures:
- Complete the Statement of Financial Backing including your sponsor’s signature on the form to ensure sufficient funds will be provided for your academic studies.
- Sign the Statement of Understanding to confirm that you have read and understood the admissions requirements and the financial responsibilities.
related page: statement of financial backing
5 Send Before Deadlines
Fall semester applicants -March 1
Spring semester applicants -August 1
Summer session applicants -January 1
Winter intersession applicants -April 1
Note: When all application materials are received, the admission credentials will be evaluated. Applicants will be notified of the admission decision by mail and a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20 or IAP-66) will be sent if admission is granted. The University reserves the right to deny
Need Help? For help or additional information about undergraduate admissions for international students, contact Mary Schmeer (schmeer@ulm.edu).
Send all application materials to:
University of Louisiana Monroe
International Admissions
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209
USA
