{"id":1275,"date":"2015-06-13T03:36:33","date_gmt":"2015-06-13T03:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/publicpolicy\/?page_id=1275"},"modified":"2015-06-13T03:39:39","modified_gmt":"2015-06-13T03:39:39","slug":"international-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/publicpolicy\/international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\tJackson State University is home to many international students. Our graduate programs attract students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds from all over the world. <\/span>A prospective student who is not a US citizen applying for admission to Jackson State University as a graduate <\/span>student must apply for admission by March 1, for Fall enrollment; October 1, for Spring enrollment; and March 15, <\/span>for Summer enrollment. Please contact us by email at: internationalgrad@jsums.edu<\/a> with any questions you may have concerning application and admission requirements.<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\tGeneral admission requirements<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\t1. <\/span>Application for Admission. Click here to access the Online Graduate School Application<\/a>.\n\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\t2. <\/span>$25 application fee paid online or by cheque or money order. Applications will not be processed without payment of the application fee. Click here to pay online<\/a>.<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\t3. <\/span>A satisfactory TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS score must be submitted or proof of successful completion of ESLI for all international student applicants from non-<\/span>English speaking countries. Minimum Scores: TOEFL = 69; IELTS = 6.5<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\t4. <\/span>Certified, translated copies of all transcripts, mark sheets, and diplomas direct from all college(s)and universities attended. Transcripts must be sent directly to the Division of Graduate Studies.<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\tDivision of Graduate Studies<\/span><\/span>
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\n\t\tJackson State University<\/span><\/span>
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\n\t\t1400 J. R. Lynch Street<\/span><\/span>
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\n\t\tP.O. Box 17095<\/span><\/span>
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\n\t\tJackson, MS 39217 USA<\/span><\/span>
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\n\t\t5. <\/span>Certified Declaration of Financial Support on file in the Division of International Studies. Please contact the International Programs Office. <\/span>https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/international\/ <\/span>or the I<\/span>nternational Programs Office <\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\tJackson State University<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n\t<\/address>\n
\n\t\t144 J. R. Lynch Street<\/span><\/span>
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\n\t\tP.O. Box 17103<\/span><\/span>
\n\t<\/address>\n
\n\t\tJackson, MS 39217  USA<\/span><\/span>
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\n\t\t601-979-1611<\/span><\/span>
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\n\t\t6. <\/span>Immunization Records<\/a> showing proof of immunization compliance for measles, mumps, and rubella, if born after Dec. 1957 are required. Click on the Health Services<\/a> website for additional information. Immunization Records should be sent to:<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\tHealth Services Center<\/span>
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\n\t\tJackson State University<\/span>
\n\t<\/address>\n
\n\t\t1400 J.R. Lynch Street<\/span>
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\n\t\tP.O. Box 17097
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\n\t\tJackson, MS  39217  USA
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\n\t\tTelephone: 601-979-2260
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\n\t\tDepartmental requirements<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\t1. <\/span>Special application forms and materials are required for some departments with three letters of recommendation. Please visit the Department website for additional information. Click Departments<\/a> for details.<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\t2. <\/span>Applicants must complete all departmental requirements prior to an admission decision.\n\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\tOther requirements<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\t1. <\/span>The student will receive an I-20 document, issued from the International Programs Office, in order to apply for a student visa from their country of origin. Please visit the International Programs Office<\/a> website.<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\t2. <\/span>Please contact an international admissions advisor in the Division of Graduate Studies at: internationalgrad@jsums.edu<\/a>, or the International Programs Office<\/a>.<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n

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