Fort Valley State University

International students are students who are not U.S. Citizens or residents.

As an International applicant you should submit the following:

• A complete Application for Admission
  • You may apply online at gacollege411.com
  • You may also download a paper application
• The required application fee ($20.00)
  • A credit card is needed to apply on-line
  • Mail in – a cashier’s check or money order only made payable to: Fort Valley State University
• Transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutions attended.
• Diplomas, leaving certificates, examination certificates and degrees earned.
• One letter of recommendation
• If applicant intends to participate in NCAA athletics and has not received eligibility clearance from the NCAA:
  • SAT or ACT scores are required
  • Educational History Form.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score if first language is not English, unless the English requirement has been completed at an accredited U. S. institution.
• If applicant has been an international student at an institution in the United States:
  • Transfer Information must be placed on the SEVIS Student system by a designated official at the institution student is currently attending.
• Students admitted to FVSU without SAT Scores are required to enroll in a course with English as a second language and take the Math portion of the COMPASS.
• A complete Certificate of Immunization Form
• A complete Health Examination Form
• An official college transcript (if applicable) from each college attended

The U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service (INS) Form I-20 AB will be issued only after completing the Confidential Financial Statement. Check the appropriate sources below which will be used to cover your educational expenses and complete the section(s) checked on the Confidential Financial Statement.

• Official Bank Statement or Letter
• If a FVSU Scholarship Student, the student’s official scholarship award letter and/or Grant-In-Aid Form with specific dollar amount awarded.
• If a government-sponsored student, official sponsorship certification.

Additonal documents needed:
If an athlete, NCAA Clearinghouse Certification (Since originals take two weeks to arrive, faxed copies are acceptable).

The Admission Decision

Admission decisions will not be made on the basis of copies, faxes, or other unofficial documents. Original or certified true copies of documents must be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions. Transfer applicants must submit their foreign transcripts to an NACES- recognized credential evaluator prior to credit being awarded for post-secondary studies. Fort Valley State University does not accept responsi bility for incorrect academic placement if a student has neglected to submit an official evaluation before their enrollment to Fort Valley State University.