International Graduate Applicant

You are considered an international applicant if you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Learn more about international student experience(link is external) at App State.

Application Requirements

The following steps are required to complete an application for all master's degrees, graduate certificates, specialist and doctoral programs.

Evaluating Transcripts
Students may use this form(link is external) to apply for an evaluation of a foreign transcript at a discounted price. 

Additional Program-Specific Application Materials

Many of App State's graduate programs require applicants to submit additional program-specific application materials.  View your program of interest for a list of required supplemental application materials.

Deadlines for International Applicants

Application deadlines vary by program, but we STRONGLY encourage you to adhere to the following deadlines in order to be considered for scholarships and to allow sufficient time to meet visa requirements:

  • For programs with February 1 deadlines (for Fall term start), this is the final deadline (no exceptions).
  • For programs with April 1 deadlines (for Summer term start), submitting a complete application by December 1 is recommended.
  • For programs with July 1 deadlines (for Fall term start), submitting a completed application by March 1 is recommended.

Visa Requirements

Once you have been notified of acceptance into your graduate program, the Office of International Education and Development(link is external) will assist you with your student visa and help you arrange housing and transportation and provide information about attending orientation(link is external).

Questions?

Contact Graduate Admissions at 828-262-2130 or gradadmissions@appstate.edu(link sends e-mail).