1. I would like to study at ETSU. How do I apply?

2. What is the required TOEFL score for ETSU?

3. Can students be accepted conditionally if the TOEFL score is not sufficient?

4. Does ETSU have an English as a Second Language (ESL) program?

5. What are the estimated expenses for the first year of study at ETSU?

6. How do I know whether I have been offered a tuition scholarship or a graduate assistantship?

7. I have been admitted to a degree program at ETSU. When do I get my I-20 or DS-2019?

8. Can I fax you a bank statement?

9. Can you express my I-20?

10. I need a place to stay. Can you arrange temporary housing?

11. Can you help me arrange off-campus housing?

12. Will I be able to find work on campus?

13. Are international students eligible to apply for undergraduate scholarships?

14. What do I need to do if I do not get a visa on my first attempt?

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1. I would like to study at ETSU. How do I apply?

If you are interested in undergraduate studies, please visit the undergraduate admissions website. If you are interested in graduate studies, please visit the graduate admissions website.

2. What is the required TOEFL score for ETSU?

The minimum is 173 (computer-based), 500 (paper-based), or 61 (internet-based for undergraduate applicants and 213 (computer-based), 550 (paper-based), or 79 (internet-based) for graduate applicants.

3. Can students be accepted conditionally if the TOEFL score is not sufficient?

No, international students will not be accepted without the minimum required TOEFL scores.

4. Does ETSU have an English as a Second Language (ESL) program?

No, ETSU does not have an ESL program. We do, however, have English as a Second Language courses that are equivalent to the two required freshman English courses. These courses are designed to facilitate the experience of freshman international students. However International undergraduate students may enroll in any of the freshman English courses available.

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6. How do I know whether I have been offered a tuition scholarship or a graduate assistantship?

Graduate assistantships and tuition scholarships are awarded by individual departments. Graduate coordinators handle the selection process and they should be your first contact concerning assistantships and scholarships. The School of Graduate Studies lists available graduate assistantships or tuition scholarship positions.

7. I have been admitted to a degree program at ETSU. When do I get my I-20 or DS-2019?

Your I-20 or DS-2019 will be issued immediately once you are admitted and acceptable financial documents have been provided.

8. Can I fax you a bank statement?

No, we do not accept faxed documents.

9. Can you express my I-20?

No, we do not express I-20s. Sometimes, however, the departments who offer students graduate assistantships may be willing to express it at their expense. Another option will be for the student to pay for the express mail expense via their credit card. To do that complete this form and e-mail, fax or mail it to the International Programs Office.

10. I need a place to stay. Can you arrange temporary housing?

Yes, temporary housing may be arranged for international students. Cost varies from $10 to $30 per night, plus tax. Please contact the Housing Office for further information. Due to demand, temporary on-campus housing is generally not available. Arrangements should be made at a local hotel/motel prior to your arrival.

11. Can you help me arrange off-campus housing?

Unfortunately, we do not have an off-campus housing office, but the Adult Commuter and Transfer Services Office maintains a listing of off-campus housing. Students wishing to live off campus must procure housing themselves. We advise you to arrive at least 2 weeks before classes begin if planning to seek off-campus housing.

12. Will I be able to find work on campus?

There is no guarantee that you can find on-campus work, especially during your first semester at ETSU. Many international students, however, secure positions as student workers within a semester of their enrollment.

13. Are international students eligible to apply for undergraduate scholarships?

Yes, international undergraduate students can apply for undergraduate scholarships such as: the University Honors Scholarship, Honors-in-Discipline Scholarship, Public Performance Scholarship, Art Scholars Scholarship. For detailed information, please visit the ETSU Scholarship Office website: http://www.etsu.edu/scholarships/default.asp

14. What do I need to do if I do not get a visa on my first attempt?

You need to let us know if your visa petition is denied and the reason for denial. Sometimes it is possible for us to help you gather enough documentation for a review. Your admission is valid for one year, but we need to know if you plan to defer your entrance date. You must write us indicating your need to change the entrance date.