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Admission Requirements for International Students




A person who is not a citizen or Permanent Resident Alien of the United States, or when having academic studies from a country where English is not the native language is considered an International Student.>

To be admitted as an International Student, an applicant must submit all of the required documentation according to the student's classification: Freshmen, Concurrent, Transfer. All international documents must be translated to English and submitted by the published deadline to the appropriate office based on entering classification.

All students (Freshmen, Concurrent, and Transfer) must meet
Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements before enrollment.


Freshmen Students

A person having earned a high school diploma, GED, or who is in the process of completing high school credits within two (2) semesters, but not having more than thirty (30) college semester hours of credit, is considered an entering freshman.

To be admitted as an entering freshman, an applicant must meet the following requirements and submit required documents to the Office of Recruitment and School Relations


Application for Undergraduate Admission

The application for Undergraduate Admission may be submitted online through the
Texas Common Application Web Site


Official High School Transcript showing rank in class or Official GED passing scores

Final acceptance will be granted upon submission of official transcript showing the official date of graduation and completion of high school credits. Official transcript must be sent directly from the institution attended.


Official College/University transcript(s)

Transcript(s) must be sent directly from each institution attended, if any college credit has been earned. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 is required.


The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing (ACT) scores

SAT or ACT scores should not be older than three (3) years prior to enrollment. Applicants who have graduated from high school three (3) or more years prior to the anticipated date of enrollment may opt to take the University administered COMPASS exam.

SAT/ACT score parameters can be viewed at the following address:
http://www.tamiu.edu/enroll/admission.shtml in step 3 of "Procedures for U.S. Students"

Students with scores lower than 860 on the SAT and 18 on the ACT will be required to participate in the First Year Student Success Program during the first semester of enrollment.

TAMIU's institutional codes are:
SAT-0359 or ACT-4215


TOEFL test scores

Test scores must be received directly from ETS. TOEFL test must be dated within two years of applicant’s intended semester of enrollment. TAMIU’s institution code is 6838.
TOEFL exemptions include any of the following:

  • One year of full-time academic studies at an accredited U.S. college or university with satisfactory grades
  • When English is the official language of the applicant’s country
  • GRE Verbal score of 400 or higher taken within five years of enrollment
  • GMAT Verbal score of 22 or higher taken within five years of enrollment
  • Completion of Level Six with a grade of B or better from the International Language Institute at TAMIU

HIGHSCHOOL Credits Required

  SUBJECT    CREDITS
English (I, II, III, IV)    4 Units
Mathematics (Algebra I and II, Geometry)    3 Units
Science - any two science courses    2 Units
Social Studies - any three social studies courses    3 Units
Computer Technology    1 Unit
 
The following units are recommended   
Foreign Language    2 Units
Fine Arts    1 Unit

All Application material for Freshmen enrollment must be sent to the following address:

Office of Recruitment and School Relations
Student Center Room 126
Texas A&M International University
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX. 78041-1900

Telephone (956) 326-2770 :: Toll Free: 1-888-4TX-AMIU (489-2648)
Fax (956) 326-2269



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Concurrent Enrollment for High School Students

Qualified high school students in 11th and 12th grade may seek early admission to Texas A&M International University for the purpose of gaining credits in university-level classes.

A concurrent student may not enroll at Texas A&M International University for more than six (6) credit hours each long semester or three (3) credit hours each summer session and must maintain a 2.0 or higher grade point average based on a 4.0 scale in order to continue in subsequent semesters.

To be admitted as a concurrent student, an applicant must meet the following requirements and submit required documents to the Office of Recruitment and School Relations



Application for Concurrent Admission

This application must include a signed authorization from the applicant's high school counselor. Application should include signature of parent on the Parental Permission statement provided in the application
A copy of the application form can be downloaded from the following link:
Concurrent Application Form


Official High School Transcript

Transcript must show completion of the sophomore year with at least an 85 out of 100 grade average for all coursework completed in high school. Copy of current schedule of classes must be attached to transcript. Official transcript must be sent directly from high school attending


Official College/University transcript(s)

Transcript(s) must be sent directly from each institution attended, if any college credit has been earned. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 is required.


TOEFL test scores

Test scores must be received directly from ETS. TOEFL test must be dated within two years of applicant’s intended semester of enrollment. TAMIU’s institutuion code is 6838.
TOEFL exemptions include any of the following:

  • One year of full-time academic studies at an accredited U.S. college or university with satisfactory grades
  • When English is the official language of the applicant’s country
  • GRE Verbal score of 400 or higher taken within five years of enrollment
  • GMAT Verbal score of 22 or higher taken within five years of enrollment
  • Completion of Level Six with a grade of B or better from the International Language Institute at TAMIU

Concurrently enrolled students who have failed any section of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA), may not take college level courses related to the sections of the test that have not been passed


All Application material for Concurrent enrollment must be sent to the following address:

Office of Recruitment and School Relations
Student Center Room 126
Texas A&M International University
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX. 78041-1900

Telephone (956) 326-2770 :: Toll Free: 1-888-4TX-AMIU (489-2648)
Fax (956) 326-2269



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Transfer Students

A student entering Texas A&M International University at the sophomore (30 to 59 hours), junior (60 to 89 hours) or senior (90 or more hours) level from an accredited college or university is considered a transfer student.

To be admitted as a transfer student, an applicant must submit the following information to the Office of Admissions


Application for Undergraduate Admission

The Application for Undergraduate Admission may be submitted online through the
Texas Common Application Web Site


Official College/University transcript(s)

Transcript(s) must be sent directly from each institution attended. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 is required. Even though a grade below "C" will be calculated into the grade point average, it will not be used to satisfy degree requirements.


TOEFL test scores

Test scores must be received directly from ETS. TOEFL test must be dated within two years of applicant’s intended semester of enrollment. TAMIU’s institution code is 6838.
TOEFL exemptions include any of the following:

  • One year of full-time academic studies at an accredited U.S. college or university with satisfactory grades
  • When English is the official language of the applicant’s country
  • GRE Verbal score of 400 or higher taken within five years of enrollment
  • GMAT Verbal score of 22 or higher taken within five years of enrollment
  • Completion of Level Six with a grade of B or better from the International Language Institute at TAMIU

Concurrently enrolled students who have failed any section of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA), may not take college level courses related to the sections of the test that have not been passed.

All Application material for Transfer enrollment must be sent to the following address:

Office of Admissions
Killam Library Building Room 155
Texas A&M International University
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX. 78041-1900, U.S.A.
(T) (956) 326-2200 :: (F) (956) 326-2199



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Required Financial Documentation for Applicants Needing an I-20

Full-Time status is required to receive an I-20 Form


Financial Statement

A completed Financial Statement form provided by the Office of Admissions. This form requires official certification of sources of funds from the student.


Letter of Sponsorship

A Letter of Sponsorship is required from the party who will financially support the applicant during pursuit of degree. The letter should certify the sponsor's commitment to pay the educational, living, health, and personal expenses of the applicant until completion of the degree. A sponsor may be the student, student's parents or a third party organization. The sponsor's letter must be dated within six months of the first enrollment according to dates listed below on bank statement requirement.
Sponsor Letter Example


Bank Statement

Accompanying the letter of sponsorship must be a bank statement certifying that the sponsor has sufficient funds as indicated in the Financial Statement form (stated in US dollars) and dated within six months of the first enrollment.
Minimum Bank statement amount information is available from this link: Bank Statement Amount.


Medical Insurance Coverage

The University requires each international student (Non U.S. Citizen or Permeant Resident) to have mandatory health insurance coverage while in the USA. You should enroll in the University Plan, Associated Insurance Plans International, Inc. This coverage is the same for all Texas A&M University System schools. You must enroll immediately upon arriving on campus or by phone at 1-800-452-5772.


OR

You must provide evidence of comparable policy coverage before the first class day . The coverage must at least meet all of these requirements

  • Basic Benefit coverage for Injury or a Sickness, or Basic Benefits and Major Medical coverage for Injury or a sickness
  • Repatriation of remains
  • Medical evacuation
  • Maximum deductible of $250 "In-Network Treatment" for each individual or $500 per person for "Out-Of-Network Treatment", per policy year.

All requests for substitutions for the university coverage must include an English translation of the policy from the insurance company. Please check the Web Site for complete details on coverage requirements.


Immigration Documents

Immigration documents such as passport, I-94 and I-20 ID must be carried at all times. This is in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, December 24, 1952, Section 264(e). Contact the Department of International Student Services for additional information at 956-326-2282 or at the office located in PLG 301.



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Documentation Requirements for Students transferring from
an institution already in the United States

  • Foreign Student Advisor's Report
    Completed by student and current Foreign Student Advisor. ( Report Form )
  • Copy of current I-20
  • Copy of student's F1 visa
  • Copy of I-94
  • Written notification requesting dependents to be included on I-20
  • Transcript of current institution reflecting the end of semester marks

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Notification of Admission Eligibility

Submission of the application alone does not meet the deadline requirement. Application files will not be evaluated for admission until all of the required documentation has been submitted.

Applicants are notified of admission decision via letter from the Office of Admissions.
Upon completion of the application process, successful applicants will be issued an I-20 by the Office of Admissions

Admission to a degree program is valid for the applicant’s intended semester of enrollment. If the applicant is not able to enroll for the given semester, the applicant may request a deferment for the subsequent semester.



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U.S. Student Visa Requirements

Upon receiving an I-20 form, international applicants must make an appointment with a
U.S. Consulate to request a Student Visa (F-1) for entry into the United States.

Appointment information and visa documentation requirements are available at the
U.S. Department of State's travel Web Site

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Department of International Student Services for additional information at 956-326-2282 or at the office located in Pellegrino Hall 301



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Registration

Students who are officially admitted to the University may register for courses. A registration period is held for each academic semester and for each summer session. Registration dates are posted on the University’s Academic Calendar

Class schedules may be viewed for terms in active registration periods trough the TAMIU Class Schedules. This link will also provide pertinent information on the semester academic calendar, deadlines for payment, methods of payment, etc.


Freshmen

First time freshmen should call the Office of Recruitment & School Relations for an advising appointment at (956)326-2270.


New Transfers

New transfers should call the Registrar’s Office at (956)326-2247 for an appointment with the Degree Audit Specialist to review the degree plan. The Degree Audit Specialist will review the degree plan to make sure all course equivalencies have been entered.

After meeting with the Registrar’s Office please call the A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business, SSB, to set up an appointment with the Undergraduate Advisor (Appointments may not be made via e-mail.)
For an appointment, call or go to:

 
ALL SSB Majors    WHT 218    (956) 326-2759
ACC/ECO/FIN/MKT Majors    WHT 203    (956) 326-2490
MIS/BA/MGT Majors    PLG 304    (956) 326-2486

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