International Undergraduate Admissions

All international students who are neither citizens nor permanent residents of the United States must complete and submit an international undergraduate application.

Admission Requirements

1. International Undergraduate Application Form The application fee for international undergraduate applicant is  $55.00. Our recommended application deadlines are: November 31 for the spring semester, April 30 for summer I/II and June 30 for the fall semester. 

2. English Language Requirement 
International undergraduate applicants must demonstrate a proficiency in the English language. They must submit to MSU either official TOEFL or official IELTS score reports. Our minimum requirement for TOEFL is: 173 computer-based test or 500 written test or 61 internet-based test and our minimum requirement for IELTS is 5.0.  (see more )

3. Official Transcripts
All transcripts of academic work completed in high schools must be submitted in an officially sealed envelope by the issuing school. They must be in English or accompanied by a certified translation/evaluation.    

Transcripts of academic work completed in institutions of higher education outside the United States or Canada must be submitted in an officially sealed envelope by the issuing institution. In addition, transcripts must be evaluated through World Education Services. The website to the World Education Services is: www.wes.org; Phone: 212-966-6311; Fax: 212-739-6100.

A comprehensive course-by-course report is required. The official evaluation report is to be mailed to:

Morehead State University
Office of Enrollment Services
100 Admissions Center
Attn:  Admissions
Morehead, KY 40351

4. Official Financial Statement
International students who apply for undergraduate admission must submit the following:

• Official financial statements from either their financial institution or sponsor’s financial institution showing that they have at least $19,160 or equivalent to finance their studies.  Photocopies will not be accepted. Financial documents dated more than 3 months prior to acceptance are not valid.
• A letter of financial support from a sponsor when applicable.  The letter must indicate the time period of support and amount of money that will be made available for the prospective student.  

*High school students who apply for international undergraduate admission need to submit either an ACT or a SAT score upon admission. Students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours from accredited institutions need to submit ACT or SAT scores upon admission as well.  

**I-20 forms will not be issued until after the financial statements with all supporting documents have been received and students have been admitted to the university.