International Student Admission
Admission to the University is coordinated by the Office of Admission (undergraduate) and the Office of Graduate Studies and Research (graduate). Questions pertaining to admission including change of term of matriculation should be directed to these offices.
To apply click here
Degrees offered at TAMIU
International Student Transfer Admission
The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) has specific regulations for international student transfer please visit their website for more information.
Admission Deferral
International students who choose not to attend the University for the semester they were admitted may request to defer for up to one year, or must notify the Office of Student Affairs of their plans not to enroll.
Visa and Consulate Visit
International students should plan accordingly for consulate visits in order to acquire Visa and travel documents in a timely manner. For additional information on Visa types and regulations click here.
Regulations
International students are expected to follow regulations and procedures established by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency which governs schools who participate in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), for specifics on SEVIS click here.
Cost of Attendance
International Students are charged out of state tuition, for the most up to date information please visit the Business Office
Student participating in exchange programs will coordinate course expenses through the Office of Student Affairs.
On-Campus Housing
Students seeking on-campus housing accommodations should plan on submitting applications a minimum of 90 days prior to arrival. For cost and specific information visit the Office of Housing of Residence Life.
If you plan to reside in on-campus housing, you must be vaccinated against Meningococcal Meningitis and be able to present official proof thereof to Student Health Services. The vaccinations must have taken place no less than 10 days prior to your move-in date to University housing facilities. In the case of foreign students, we advise you to have your vaccination done at least one month in advance and to have it approved by Student Health Services at least two weeks before arriving to the TAMIU campus.
Health Insurance
Effective Fall 2011 all international students will be required to purchase the Texas A&M University System Health Insurance at a cost of $297 per semester. For information of health benefits click here.
Arriving at US Port of Entry
Planning accordingly is essential to navigating your arrival on campus. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency provides useful tools to prepare yourself for arrival. Click here for more information.
New Arrival Information Form
As a courtesy the Office of Student Affairs offers arriving international student pick-up at the Laredo airport. For fall 2011 pick-ups will begin August 18, 2011 and will end Monday, August 22, 2011. To sign-up please click here.
International Student Orientation
International Student Orientation serves as the official welcome of international students to our campus. It is a required event for all visa holders as essential information is provided on compliance of visa, and travel information. For more information click here.
International Student Check-In
International students must check-in with the Office of Student Affairs in order to be eligible to register for course work. Check-in is on a first-come, first-served basis. The expectation for Fall 2011 is that students arrive before August 21, 2011 and check-in no later that August 22, 2011. Failure to check-in by August 22, 2011 will result in the loss of registration privileges.
Required Documentation
The Office of Student Affairs requires students bring the following documents with them for check-in:
Passport
I-94
Visa
I-20 or DS-2019
International Student Mentor Program
ISMP is a peer support activity program which helps with the assimilation process of new international students to TAMIU and South Texas. This program provides a warm welcome, support from mentors in the form of pre-arrival advisement, orientation and social activities at the beginning of the semester, and general support throughout the semester. Each new international student will be assigned a student mentor. These mentors are fellow TAMIU students who will assist you with your transistion into TAMIU and as well familiarize you with the Association of International Students (AIS). For additional information and the application, click here.