Procedures for Admission
for International Students
1. Fill out the student
application. The last day for international students to apply for
Spring term (January) is August; for Summer term (May) is January; and for
the Fall term (August) is April. Also, a separate School
of Music Application must be filled out.2. A minimum of 500 is required on the TOEFL test (English
equivalency) for admission into the university (TOEFL score of 550
required for graduate admission.) 3. In addition, Freshman are required to have a 950 score
on the SAT (Scholastic Achievement Test) for admission into the
university. Transfer students with less than 60 credits must qualify for
admission as Freshman, 950 SAT score; over 60 no tests other than TOEFL.
Graduate students must earn a 1000 on the GRE test (Graduate Record Exam).
4. A bank statement directly from the bank of the parents
or a qualified sponsor for $16, 400 must be sent to the Admissions Office
before final admission can be approved. Scholarships and tuition waivers
may be deducted from this account.
5. High school or college transcripts must be sent from
all schools listed on the application to Admissions.
6. All students under the age of 40 are required to submit
documentation of Immunization for Measles (two shots) and Rubella to the
Student Health Center.
7. Tuition and fees are per credit hour and are subject to
change. Tuition for international students is $290.53 for Undergraduates,
and $481.64 for Graduate students (for August 1999). Additional fees
include $10.00 for an Athletic fee, and $36.00 for Health fee. Parking
fees for decals are required to park automobiles on campus.
8. Medical insurance is required to be purchased on campus
and is $571 a year or $288 a semester.
9. Audition dates for admission into the School of Music
are held in November, January, March, April and May. Tapes are accepted in
lieu of an in-person audition. Students are expected to perform at least
two pieces from the masterworks of literature in this field. Studies,
scales and arpeggios are also required. An I-20 form is sent to the
embassy of your country when all the above have been completed.
10. Mail all information to:
School of Music PAC-140
Florida International University
University Park Campus
Miami, FL 33199 USA
12. Internet address:
http://www.fiu.edu/~music
INTERNATIONAL
TUITION EXEMPTION
13. Orientation for all students is held in November for
the Spring term; and at various times in July and August in Summer for
Fall. Interested students should contact:
Undergraduate Studies Office
Graham Center 340
Florida International University
University Park Campus
Miami, FL 33199 USA
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