Application Requirements for Degree-Seeking International Students

• Applicants from countries where B.A.-level training is available in the area for which application is being made to Colorado Heights University should have a bachelor's degree to be considered for admission. In addition, applicants must meet the admission requirements stated previously.
• Applicants from countries where no bachelor's level training is available in the fields applied for should have completed postsecondary training that would qualify them for professional employment or advanced study in their own countries. In addition, applicants must meet the admission requirements stated previously.
• Prospective students from countries that do not have B.A.-level training in their fields must have completed the highest level of training available in their countries.
• Educational qualifications that allow individuals to teach in their countries will be considered and reviewed by the appropriate departments and/or the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School.
• Competence in the English language must be demonstrated on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination. The TOEFL is not required for applicants from English-speaking countries. Other exceptions to the exam may be considered on an individual basis. We also accept the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
• Acceptable evaluation agencies for foreign transcripts:
  • AACRAO International Education Services (fee: $190)
  • World Education Services (fee: $160)

Testing

The TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). IELTS is administered by local IELTS test centers throughout the world. Applicants should consult IELTS for the nearest test center. The results of these tests help applicants determine whether they are prepared to undertake graduate study before making extensive plans for graduate study in the U.S. More information can be found in

NOTE: Deaf students need to send a certified copy of his/her audiogram to get waived from the auditory portion of the TOEF. It takes about three months to receive a response from ETS.

Regulations

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the federal government requires that all graduate students in the United States on student visas be full-time students (taking at least nine graduate credits per semester) and that they make satisfactory progress toward their academic goals. United States immigration regulations require that international students accepted for study at Colorado Heights University provide evidence of adequate financial support. The Immigration Form I-20 or DS-2019 will not be released without sufficient financial certification

Apply Early

International students are strongly advised to submit their applications early to allow for the extra time often needed to evaluate international applications and meet U.S. regulations. Candidates must submit all materials in English. Terminal degrees granted in some foreign countries may not be equivalent to the baccalaureate degree granted by U.S. colleges and universities. Refer to the Graduate School Catalog for additional information.

International students must visit the International Student Services website for detailed information.

Financial aid from Colorado Heights University or any U.S. federal programs is not generally available for international students during their 1st year of study. All international students must show proof of financial support for the first year of study. [See the Financial Aid Office for more information.]

Admission as a Graduate Special Student for International Students

Graduate special student status is open to US citizens and permanent residents who have earned a bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. International students interested in seeking special student status should submit an application to the International Special Student Program (ISSP).

International Special Student Programs

The is designed for international school personnel, researchers, professionals, and students from other countries who are not pursuing and who do not desire to pursue an academic degree program at Colorado Heights University. The program is individually designed to meet the needs of each scholar, allowing participants to audit courses, gain practical experience by being exposed to what is happening at Colorado Heights University, and visit schools, organizations, and agencies. There are great opportunities to do intensive data collection and acquire specific information and skills relating to deafness. This is a one- or two-semester, non-degree program.