ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To be considered for admission, an applicant from abroad must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Applicant must have completed a satisfactory program of secondary school studies equivalent to an American high school. An officially certified English translation of high school transcripts or college transcripts, if applicable, must accompany applications. In cases where high school graduation is expected after the application deadline for admission, acceptance at Fairmont State would be given to the prospective student with the understanding that the student successfully complete the necessary academic requirements and submit proof of graduation. Photo copies will not be accepted.

2. Applicant must have achieved a minimum score of 500 (paper) or 173 (computer) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Official test results must be sent directly to Fairmont State with the following TOEFL code information. Official scores (not copies) must be submitted:

INSTITUTION:                  Fairmont State University
ADDRESS:                       1201 Locust Avenue
                                         Fairmont, WV 26554-2470, USA
INSTITUTION CODE:       5211 
DEPARTMENT:                Admissions
CODE:                              00

You may also call, fax, or send us an electronic mail message:
Phone: 304-367-4501
Fax: 304-366-4870
E-mail: ghines@fairmontstate.edu

3. Applicant must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) OR American College Test (ACT). Information concerning these tests can be obtained from United States cultural offices abroad. Arrangements for taking the tests at test centers abroad should be made at least two months before the examination date and preferably one year before admission. Each applicant is responsible for having all test scores sent to Fairmont State with the following code information:

INSTITUTION:     Fairmont State University
ADDRESS:          1201 Locust Avenue
                            Fairmont, WV 26554-2407 USA
SAT CODE #:      5211  
ACT CODE #:      4520

4. Applicant must submit officially notarized proof of financial support. A sponsor affidavit form is located in the last section of the application for admission form.
Each applicant is required to provide an official detailed financial statement attesting that the sponsor will be able to support the student to the extent required. Applicant must also give evidence that in countries where there are restrictions on transfer of U.S. Dollars, such transfers will not be prevented. Fairmont State will not issue documents required for visa application unless satisfactory proof of financial support is received.

5. Applicant must submit proof of health insurance coverage prior to enrollment in classes. Applicant must also submit proof of inoculations against measles, mumps, and rubella.

6. Applicant must submit a request for campus housing. A room deposit will be required upon notification of admission.

7. Applicant must sign all forms and submit completed application for admission with all supporting documentation by, with a postmark no later than:
For Scholarship application for following academic year - February 1
For Summer School (May-August) - January 1
For Fall Semester (August-December) - May 1
For Spring Semester (January-May) - September 1
The above dates are when materials need to be postmarked.

All forms and documentation must be sent by airmail to:

Office of Admissions
Fairmont State University
1201 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554-2470 USA

8. Applicant must use the same complete official name with identical spelling on all forms.

Upon receipt of all required forms and documents, the Office of Admissions will review the application materials and will make admission decisions. If admission is offered, the college will send U.S. government documents necessary to apply for the appropriate visa.