Steps to Apply to Averett University (International Students)

	Submit an International Student application or contact the Admissions Office to request an application. Deadlines: Apply by Jun 1 for Fall Semester. Apply by Nov. 1 for Spring Semester.
	Provide official translations for any documents not written in English.
	Submit a non-refundable $35 application fee. A fee waiver may be granted in cases of extreme financial hardship. A request for a fee waiver must be submitted in writing.
	Write a brief self-statement (150 words or less) describing the experiences and influences that have contributed most to making you the kind of person you are.
	Submit an official or certified copy of yearly secondary school transcript that indicates the courses taken and grades or marks received. If applicable, the school leaving certificate must accompany your transcript.

If you are transferring from a university outside the United States:

• Submit an official or certified copy of your university transcript
• Have a course-by-course evaluation of your transcript completed by a foreign
  credential evaluation agency and sent directly to Averett.

We recommend that your evaluation be completed by one of the following credential evaluation agencies:

World Education Services, Inc
P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10274-5087
Telephone: (212) 966-6311
Fax: (212) 739-6120
E-mail: info@wes.org
Web Site: www.wes.org

Josef Silney & Associates, Inc.
7101 SW 102 Avenue
Miami, FL 33173
Telephone: (305) 273-1616
Fax: (305) 273-1338
E-mail: info@silny.com
Web Site: www.jsilny.com

	Request that your TOEFL and/or SAT 1 scores be sent directly from the testing service (Averett’s code for the SAT and TOEFL is 5017). Averett requires a minimum TOEFL score of 500 (paper-based),173 (computer-based), or 61 (Internet-based). The SAT will be accepted in lieu of a TOEFL if a minimum verbal score of 480 is achieved.
	Submit a letter of recommendation from a school official, teacher, or employer.
	Submit a Certification of Finances form (PDF) and supporting bank statements showing that you have the financial ability to attend Averett University. This statement must be official and notarized. Faxed or scanned copies are not acceptable.

After you Are Admitted to Averett

	You must submit a $6,000 US Dollar enrollment deposit and a completed Certification of Finances form form before an I-20 can be issued.  The deposit will be accepted from a bank wire, money order, or check.  The I-20 is issued after wires, money orders, or checks are cleared.The enrollment deposit is deducted from the first semester’s tuition and is refundable (by written request) if you are denied a student visa.  An explanation of the costs to attend per semester can be found here
	All full-time Averett students must show proof of medical insurance prior to enrollment. A copy of your health insurance card must be on file with the Dean of Students Office. If you do not have health insurance coverage, you may purchase it from ABCO 100 for $350 per semester. More information is available from the Dean of Students Office or at www.abco100.com
	For more information on obtaining a student visa, visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.USCIS.gov.

Questions? Please contact Stephanie Mullins, Associate Director of Admissions and International Student Counselor, at stephanie.mullins@averett.edu.