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This school is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant students.
International Graduate Admission Requirements:
Completed Application
- Online Application: Apply Now
3 Recommendation Letters (waived for Master of Education, and MBA)
Resume
Official Transcripts
- One Official Transcript from each University or College you have attended.
- Evaluated Credentials: All transcripts from non-U.S. institutions require a professional credential evaluation from an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
- Credential Evaluating Agencies
Language Scores
- ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST SCORES
Minimum scores:
TOEFL iBT: 79; scores between 60 &78 accepted, but must complete TESL 560, 563 & 564 in addition to degree requirements
IELTS: 6.5; scores between 5.5 & 6.4 accepted, but must complete TESL 560, 563 & 564 in addition to degree requirements
*Students without a required English language test score may be admissible but will be tested for English language proficiency upon arrival and may be required to complete additional English language study in the Carson-Newman English Language Institute (ELI) prior to beginning full time graduate study.
*International students who have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree at a college or university in the United States or who have successfully completed study in the Carson-Newman English Language Institute are exempted from the English proficiency test requirement. In addition, applicants from the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand are also exempt from this requirement.
Application for Issuance of I-20
- Complete I-20 Application
Form I-20 will be issued only after acceptance for admission to Carson-Newman has been approved and the University receives the $100 application fee and all other admissions requirements.
Certificate of Bank Deposit/Bank Statement
Certificate of Financial Support
- View Cost of Attendance Reference Form
- Complete Confirmation of Financial Support Graduate Studies
Photocopy of Passport page with Photo and Full Name
If family members will be traveling here with you, please provide copies of their passports as well.
Application Fee
- $100.00 Application Fee This fee may be paid after an acceptance decision has been rendered
Submit Official Transcripts and Application Materials to:
International Graduate and Adult Studies
Carson-Newman University
CN Box 71985
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Phone: (1) 865.471.3230
Toll Free: (1) 855.481.6926
Email: nstewart@cn.edu
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