Undergraduate Admission Process for International Students

These undergraduate programs are open to international students:

• Agriculture, Bachelor of Science
• Biology Area, Bachelor of Science
• Biomedical Sciences Area, Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of University Studies
• Chemistry – Biomedical Area, Bachelor of Science
• Chemistry – General Major, Bachelor of Science
• Strategic Communication Area, Bachelor of Arts
• Criminology and Criminal Justice Area, Bachelor of Arts
• Computer Science Area – Advanced Topics Track
• Computer Science Area – Cybersecurity Track
• Computer Science Area – Data Science Track
• Computer Science Area – Computer Engineering Track
• Computer Science – Gaming Area, Bachelor of Science
• English Major, Bachelor of Arts
• Engineering & Technology Management – Engineering Management Track
• Exercise Science Area, Bachelor of Science
• Finance Area, Bachelor of Business Administration
• General Business Area, Bachelor of Business Administration
• Geosciences – Geology Track
• Legal Studies Major
• Mathematics – General Major, Bachelor of Science
• Marketing Area, Bachelor of Business Administration
• General Management Area, Bachelor of Business Administration
• Music – Commercial Major, Bachelor of Arts (audition required; contact the Department of Music)
• Music – General Major, Bachelor of Arts (audition required; contact the Department of Music)
• Neuroscience Area
• Philosophy Major, Bachelor of Arts
• Physics – Computational Physics Area, Bachelor of Science
• Physics – Engineering (Electrical) Area, Bachelor of Science
• Physics – Engineering (Mechanical) Area, Bachelor of Science
• Physics – Professional Physics Track, Bachelor of Science
• Nursing – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Psychology, Bachelor of Science
• Sociology & Social Justice
• Sport Management Area, Bachelor of Arts
• Space Systems Engineering Area, Bachelor of Science

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Federal law requires that a program offer a certain number of face-to-face classes before immigration documents can be issued for the student to come to campus. The current requirement is full-time enrollment with at least 4 face-to-face classes. MSU offers programs that are entirely online and many online/hybrid classes. Because programs are subject to change, it is advisable to check once per semester.

Does the degree program require a single-tier or two-tier admission process?

• A majority of MSU’s programs only require admission to the University.
• However, some programs (e.g. BS Nursing and BS Imaging Sciences), require both admission to the University and to the specific program. The admissions process could take several months.

Apply to the University at www.moreheadstate.edu/apply.

Within 3-5 business days of a successful application, you should receive an email listing the items needed to complete your application.

Additional materials needed:

• Original, official proof of academic credentials:
  • High school transcript showing proof of graduation
  • If a student has completed any previous academic coursework at the college/university level, then a WES evaluation is required.
  • GPA must be at least 2.50
• Original, official proof of English proficiency:
  • IELTS (5.0), TOEFL (61), Michigan Test (82), Duolingo Official (105), Pearson Test of English Academics (50)
  • From an English-speaking country listed on MSU’s English Proficiency web page
  • Successfully graduated from a U.S. high school (must also submit ACT or SAT scores), with ACT (20) or SAT (1030)
  • Completed at least 24 hours from a college/university in the United States
• Original, official financial documents:
  • Must be on official bank letterhead, in English, and less than three months old
  • Must be a minimum of $43,125 US dollars (a financial award, such as a scholarship, reduces this amount)
  • If someone else, such as a parent, is sponsoring, then a Letter of Support is needed. The Letter of Support template will be emailed.
  • Scholarship letters from certain countries may be emailed.
• Picture page of passport and/or visa and/or I-20.
• Transfer Form (needed for students who have previously studied in the U.S.)
• Other items as required by the student’s situation.

Once the items have been received and are satisfactory, a student’s admission and immigration documents will be issued within a timely manner.