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International Students

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - ADMISSIONS POLICY

All international (nonimmigrant) applicants to the University must meet the same admissions standards as all other students (Please refer to Admissions Requirements for all students in this Catalog).

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR NONIMMIGRANT STUDENTS
Applicants seeking to enroll in valid student nonimmigrant status must submit each of the following items:

A completed and signed Application for Admission Form including the required essay;
A completed and signed Enrollment Agreement;
Original or official copies of all educational transcripts (secondary school and, if applicable, university- level academic records) and diplomas. These educational transcripts and diplomas must be prepared in English or include a complete and official English translation;
Official credential evaluation of non-American educational credentials, if applicable; please note that official credential evaluations must be prepared and submitted by a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES); see www.naces.org
Proof of English language proficiency (see English language proficiency policy);
A completed and signed Sponsor's Statement of Financial Support; (This statement is not required if the student is self-sponsored)
Official Financial Statements. Financial statements (typically provided by a bank) must verify sufficient funds to cover the cost of the educational program as well as all living expenses;
A U.S. $50 non-refundable application fee and a U.S. $100 refundable tuition deposit;
A photocopy of the student's passport to provide proof of birth date and citizenship (Students outside the United States who have not yet acquired a passport will need to submit a copy of their birth certificate);
For all nonimmigrant applicants residing in the United States at the time of application: a photocopy of the visa page contained within the student's passport as well as a photocopy of the student's I/94 arrival departure record (both sides);
For all nonimmigrant applicants residing in the United States at the time of application in either F, M, or J non-immigrant classification: written confirmation of nonimmigrant status at previous school attended before transferring to the University;
Proof of Health Insurance. Students who do not possess health insurance upon applying to the University must be prepared to purchase health insurance through an approved provider upon commencement of studies.

If an applicant seeking to enroll in valid student nonimmigrant status is transferring from a college or university in the United States, the International Student Transfer Clearance Form is also required. If the applicant is accepted, he/she will be sent additional information regarding the student visa application process.

Miami International University of Art & Design and its branch campuses, The Art Institutes of Tampa and Jacksonville, are authorized under federal law to admit nonimmigrant students.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FORM I-20 ISSUANCE

Application for Admission and Enrollment Agreement (signed and dated)
Original/Official Educational Transcript(s)
Official Credential Evaluation Report for Non-U.S. transcript(s)
Proof of English Proficiency
Proof of Unconditional Academic Acceptance
Official Verification of Financial Support Statement
Official Supporting Financial Document(s)
Valid Passport (biographical page) with expiration date or Official Copy of Birth Certificate (if student is outside the U.S. and hasn't been issued a passport yet)
Copy of "Initial Entry" or "Initial Entry-Change of Status" Form I-20 (if applicant is already an F or M nonimmigrant at the time of applicant)
Additional Documents Required for Students Inside the U.S. at the Time of Application
Copy of Visa or Change of Status Approval Notice
Copy of Form I-94 Card (both sides)
Copy of Transfer Clearance form (if applicant is already an F or M nonimmigrant at the time of applicant)
All documents must be prepared in English or accompanied by an official English translation.