The University of Memphis believes that the presence of a balanced representation of international students on campus will enrich the educational environment of all students. Therefore, the university is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant, alien students on "F-1" and "J-1" student visas. Applicants must file complete credentials before May 1 for fall admission; September 15 for spring admission; or February 1 for summer admission. Complete credentials include all the documents listed below under "Requirements."

The international application should be completed carefully and returned to the Office of Admissions, the University of Memphis, 101 Wilder Tower, Memphis, Tennessee, 38152-3370, U.S.A. Applications and fees received after the stated deadlines will be returned.

A non-refundable international application and processing fee of $50 (fifty dollars) is required of every international applicant, unless previously paid. A check or money order, made payable to the University of Memphis, must be sent with the application form. Applications received without the fee will be returned.

International applicants should write to the Office of Admissions for information on application procedures, qualifications, and admission to the university. Since there is considerable variation among educational systems throughout the world, international applicants will be selected on a competitive basis, after meeting the minimum standards of admission using examination scores, grade point average, relevance of academic background to intended major field of study and recommendations from the World Education Services. The university often receives more applications than can be approved; therefore, admission cannot be granted to all applicants who meet only the minimum requirements.

All transcripts, test scores, and other credentials must be accompanied by an official English translation of these documents and must be on file in the Office of Admissions by the stated deadlines before the beginning of registration for the intended term of entry.

Admission Requirements

1.  Educational Background: Applicants must list on the form provided by the university every school attended, beginning with primary school, to the present, including each primary, secondary, and post secondary institution.

2.  Required Transcripts: Applicants must arrange for the Office of Admissions to receive official copies of academic records of the applicant's attendance at secondary school, college, university, and professional institutions of learning. These transcripts must be sent directly from the high school or college to the University of Memphis. An exception is made for those who hold the bachelor's degree or its equivalent in that they need not send their secondary school records. Records should list the subjects studied and the grade, mark, or other evidence that each individual subject was completed to the satisfaction of the authorities in charge. If it is impossible for the school to send us an official copy, copies certified by an official at the American Embassy or a known world organization may be acceptable. All records must be in English. Since certificates and records filed for examination are not ordinarily returned, applicants should send certified photostatic copies if the documents in question cannot be easily replaced.

3.  Required Test of All Applicants: All applicants whose native language is not English must supply results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL) or its equivalent. TOEFL information may be obtained by writing: TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, U.S.A. All test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to the University of Memphis.

4.  Freshman Test Required: Applicants to the first year undergraduate level must submit scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). These tests are available only in English. For information on the SAT, applicants may write to College Entrance Examination Board, Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, U.S.A. For information on the ACT, applicants may write to American College Testing Program, P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa, 52243, U.S.A. All test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to the University of Memphis.

5.  Financial Statement: U.S. visa regulations require that certification of admission be based on both academic acceptance and satisfactory evidence of adequate funds to meet the expenses involved in the student's program of study. Applicants for an "F-1" student visa must supply, on the form provided by the university, sufficient evidence of financial support for themselves and all members of their families who will accompany them to Memphis. This requires that applicants certify that their intent is to attend the university full time and that no employment will be required.

6.  Health Certificate Required: Each international student, within 30 days from the first day of classes, must submit a certificate from a licensed U.S. physician or other qualified U.S. medical authority verifying freedom from tuberculosis. Failure to do so shall result in denial of enrollment. In the event that the student either has tuberculosis or has potential tuberculosis requiring medical treatment, continued enrollment will be conditioned upon the determination by a licensed U.S. physician that such enrollment does not present a risk to others and upon the student's compliance with any prescribed medical treatment program.

In order to enroll, all international students born after January, 1957, must prove that they have been inoculated with the live measles vaccine (MMR) since January, 1980. Exceptions are made for students who are pregnant or allergic to the vaccine.

7.  All international students must purchase a health insurance policy through the university or provide evidence of government sponsored health insurance before they are allowed to enroll.

8.  English Placement Examination: All international applicants who are accepted must take an English placement examination, administered by the English Department, before enrollment. Placement in an English class will be determined by the results of this examination. International students should arrange to be on campus approximately one week before the first day of classes for the proposed term of entry.

9.  International students will not normally be allowed to register as transient students (those regularly enrolled and in good standing at another institution who desire to attend the University of Memphis for only a limited period of time). During summer sessions, exceptions may be granted only in cases where a student has an outstanding academic record and unusual circumstances are present.

10.  International students who wish to apply for readmission to the university must meet the deadlines stated above.

11.  International students must become familiar with the regulations of the Immigration and Naturalization Service and assume responsibility for complying with these regulations.

12.  International students should be prepared to attend a four- to five-day mandatory orientation prior to the first day of class.