Application Process for International Students

Welcome to graduate studies at FSU! We are here to support you and wish you the best of luck starting the graduate program of your dreams.

FSU’s international student application focuses on three areas: academic qualifications, English language skill and financial support.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, contact the Office of Graduate Services at 301.687.7053 or gradservices@c178.net.

For help with visas and other travel documents, contact FSU’s Center for International Education at 301.687.4714 or FSUinternational@c178.net.

Deadlines

Each graduate program sets its own specific application deadlines. Check the Graduate Catalog or graduate website pages for application deadlines for your program.

International students must begin the application process early due to the variety of additional steps in the process, both in terms of program requirements and various other international student requirements. See the checklist for details of these items. Please note that international students must follow the program deadlines to receive admission, all other forms such as financial guarantees associated with receiving an I20 will be required before an I20 can be issued. Therefore, the following deadlines for providing the financial guarantee, copy of passport, and various other documents to receive your I20 should be considered:

Fall Enrollment – June 15
Spring Enrollment – December 1

Please note that FSU Graduate Office and the Center for International Application strive to be flexible with deadlines for documents required for issuing the I20 once an admission decision is made. However, students must adhere to the admission deadlines in order to ensure admission. For programs with rolling admission (those without deadlines), students should apply and have all documents at FSU two months in advance to allow plenty of time for the processing of the application and documents.

The International Student Applicant Packet for Graduate Students contains several forms you will need to complete your application. The packet includes

  • Application checklist
  • International Student Certification of Financial Support
  • Health Insurance Acknowledgement Form

International Student Applicant Packet for Graduate Students


How to Apply

 

Health Insurance Coverage

All F-1 and J-1 visa international students at FSU are automatically enrolled in a group health insurance plan through FSU’s international student insurance provider. The cost will be added to your bill for tuition and fees as a lump sum at the start of each semester. If you stay in the U.S. during the summer months, you will also be required to maintain health insurance coverage during that time. For more information, visit FSU’s Health Insurance page.


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