International Applicant Information
The University of Montana Western welcomes the cultural and academic stimulation international students bring to its campus. Students from other countries are encouraged to apply for admission to Montana Western as first-time freshmen or transfer students. Those who have completed secondary school are considered freshmen; those who have completed college-level course work equivalent to twelve (12) credits or more beyond secondary school are considered transfer students.
How To Apply
The receipt of the following international student credentials by Admissions constitutes a complete application for admission:
Application for Admission:
The application form may be obtained by contacting Admissions, The University of Montana Western, 710 S. Atlantic, Dillon MT 59725-3598, 1-877-683-7331, email: admissions@umwestern.edu. Return a completed and signed application form to Admissions.
Application Fee:
A $30 non-refundable fee is required of all applicants. This fee must be in U.S. currency and must be paid before the application will be processed. Checks should be made payable to The University of Montana Western.
English Language Proficiency:
Applicants who are citizens of countries OTHER than Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, or Wales are required to certify their English proficiency by providing an official score report of a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)--minimum score of 500 on the Paper-based test and 173 on the Computer based-test is required. Any questions regarding TOEFL should be directed to TOEFL, P.O. Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08541. Montana Western DOES NOT offer English as a Foreign Language class. Results of the SAT II: English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) may be used in lieu of TOEFL, with a required minimum score of 950.
Academic Credentials:
Each applicant must send a certified copy of secondary school transcripts or the equivalent. Any college or upper-level transcripts should also be sent. International students who have attended institutions outside the U.S. or Canada must request an evaluation of Academic Credentials from a foreign credential evaluation service. Important! Evaluations of credit may not reflect actual college credits accepted by Montana Western. Allow 8-12 weeks for organizations to complete the evaluation process. Foreign credential evaluation services charge a fee for credit evaluation. Contact the following services for information and application for credit evaluation:
ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.)
PO Box 514070
Milwaukee WI 53203-3470
FAX: 414-289-3411
www.ece.org (applications for evaluation may be downloaded)
Office of International Education Services
AACRAO
202-293-9161
FAX: 202-872-8857
email: oies@aacrao.nche.edu
Statement of Financial Support:
All applicants must submit a certified statement from a bank or sponsor verifying that adequate financial resources are available to pay the estimated expenses for the first year. The estimated expenses are adjusted annually and can be obtained from the Admissions Office.
Medical History Report:
Each applicant must provide a physician-validated record showing immunization for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, rubella, measles (two doses of measles vaccine after first birthday), and a recent skin test for tuberculosis. Each of these must be identified on the record in English and must be signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse.
If admitted, the applicant will receive an international student acceptance packet which will contain a letter of acceptance, an evaluation of transfer credit (if necessary and complete), an Application for International Student Scholarship (if approved; a limited number are awarded each year), and an I-20 form needed to obtain an F-1 student visa.
When to Apply
All of the above must be received by the Admissions Office according to the following schedule:
- May 1 for Fall Semester
- October 1 for Spring Semester
- March 1 for Summer Session
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