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Graduate Admissions Application Instructions for International Students We are pleased that you are considering North Carolina A&T State University for pursuing graduate studies. The School of Graduate Studies at North Carolina A&T defines an "international applicant" as any applicant who is neither a citizen, a permanent resident or a resident alien (Asylee, Refugee, TPS, etc.) of the United States. Where the applicant lives or studies now does not matter. Likewise, the School of Graduate Studies defines "domestic applicants," for the purposes of admissions, as US citizens (including foreign-born naturalized US-citizens), Permanent Residents, as well as those in Resident Alien status to include Asylee or Refugee status. Applicant classification as an international or domestic applicant for admissions purposes is not connected to the classification of "resident" or "non-resident" of North Carolina for tuition purposes. Your application and admission to graduate programs at North Carolina A&T State University consists of a departmental evaluation based on your application, recommendation letters and unofficial copies of transcripts and other materials followed by a final review of all your original documents. All programs require the graduate admission application, application fee, transcripts and recommendation letters. Most programs also require a personal statement and graduate test scores. Some programs have additional requirements such as an on-campus interview. See Programs for a listing of all requirements specific to each program. Please note that satisfying minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission; admissions decisions are often based on a competitive evaluation and sometimes limited by capacity constraints. Please see below for a general list of admission requirements. Departmental evaluation Please submit the following documents as early as possible. It is strongly recommended that documents be received on or before the Graduate Schools Priority Deadlines (March 1 for fall admissions and September 1 for spring admissions). Some programs may have an earlier deadline; therefore applicants are responsible for contacting the academic department for specific deadline information. Applications received before priority deadline will receive full consideration for financial assistance opportunities. See Financial Information link on the Prospective Students tab on the Graduate Schools website for more information on financial assistance opportunities. Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be processed but will only be considered for admission on a space-available basis. 1. Online application (see link below) for admission to the School of Graduate Studies. The application is also accessible from the graduate schools website. Apply Now! 2. Application fee: Non-refundable application processing fee of $45. Payment can be made in the in the form of a check, money order, or certified check payable to North Carolina A&T State University. Credit card payments are accepted via the Treasurers Office (+1.336.334.7721). If paying through the Treasurers Office, please send a copy of the receipt to the Graduate School. 3. One unofficial copy of your transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended. Applicants who enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University after 2000 are not required to submit their North Carolina A&T transcript.

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4. Three recommendation forms: The recommendation form is accessible from the application portal. Letters of recommendation may be uploaded in addition to the recommendation forms. Admissions committees prefer to see recommendations from current or former professors and/or supervisors at your place of work. 5. Unofficial TOEFL or IELTS scores: TOEFL/IELTS scores are not required if you received your undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited US college or university or from a college or university located in a country with English as an official language and the language of instruction in higher education (see list of countries below that are exempt from TOEFL/IELTS). Otherwise, a TOEFL or IELTS score is required. Please send us a copy of your TOEFL scores (we require at least 213 or better computer-based score or 79 or better internet-based score) OR IELTS scores (6.5 or better is required). Please note that TOEFL and IELTS scores are reportable for a period of two years from the date of the exam. If the scores are older than two years, the student must re-take the exam. 6. One unofficial copy of graduate test scores (GRE/GMAT) if required by the program 7. Personal statement of interest in the program, as required. The statement should describe career goals, research interests and a list of publications, experience, academic honors, and organizations tailored to program of interest for review by the admission committee. 8. Additional requirements as indicated in Programs.

Based on the information provided by you and the recommendation of your intended programs admission committee, the Graduate School will inform you whether or not you will be admitted. Your admission will be contingent on the Graduate School receiving official transcripts, test scores and other documentation by the posted deadline (see below for application deadlines). It is important to note that the admission decision may be withdrawn if you fail to submit official evidence of meeting the minimum admission criteria for the intended program or do not submit the remaining documents in a timely manner. The remaining required documents for admission decision are listed below: Final review The completed application materials should be received by the School of Graduate Studies no later than June 1 for fall admissions and October 1 for spring admissions. Some programs may have an earlier deadline; therefore applicants are responsible for contacting the academic department for specific deadline information. 1. Transcripts: One official transcript of all academic record in a sealed envelope from all colleges or universities attended. Applicants who enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University after 2000 are not required to submit their North Carolina A&T transcript. 2. Transcript Evaluations: If required, please submit a detailed course-by-course transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation must be forwarded by the approved agency (either Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. <www.ece.org> or World Education Services <www.wes.org>) directly to the School of Graduate Studies, 120 Gibbs Hall, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411 1. Official graduate test scores as appropriate for intended program. Please request that the official testing service or agency sends your scores directly to the School of Graduate Studies, North Carolina A&T State University (school code GHD-4C-75 for GMAT/MBA, GHD-4C-85 for GMAT/Leadership Studies, and 5003 for GRE). The scores must be current (no more than five years old). 4. Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores: TOEFL/IELTS scores are not required if you received your undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited US college or university or from a college or university located in a country with English as an official language and the language of instruction in higher education (see list of countries below that are exempt from TOEFL/IELTS). Otherwise, a TOEFL or IELTS score is required. Please send us official TOEFL scores (we require at least 213 or better computer-based score or 79 or better internet-based score) OR IELTS scores (6.5 or better is required). Please have the scores submitted directly from the testing agency to the School of Graduate Studies. Please note that TOEFL and IELTS scores

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are reportable for a period of two years from the date of the exam. If the scores are older than two years, the student must re-take the exam. 1. Criminal background verification if requested by the Graduate School 6. Any remaining documents as noted in our correspondence to you, including pending recommendation letters, certifications, etc. as appropriate for your intended program 1. International applicants are required to provide the University with verification that the required funds are available to support the proposed program of study. The applicant must also provide information regarding current visa status. Special forms to supply this information can be obtained from the School of Graduate Studies or by contacting the International Students and Scholars Office at 122 Murphy Hall, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411 or (336) 334-7551. Please see more information at www.ncat.edu/~isso/admissions/process.html. The graduate school will certify the original transcript(s), test scores and other required documentation as listed above. Upon satisfactory certification, you will be formally admitted and notified. If required documentation if not received by the deadline or if the transcripts or test scores are not certified by the graduate school, the admission decision will be rescinded and you will be notified accordingly. Students who choose not to enroll for the semester in which they are applying may request in writing to defer their application and supporting documents, up to one year. After one year, students are required to complete the entire application process again. All documents submitted to the Graduate School will be retained and will not be returned to the applicant nor released to a third party. Please submit all paper documents in a sealed envelope to: School of Graduate Studies Attn: Admissions North Carolina A&T State University 1601 E. Market Street 120 Gibbs Hall Greensboro, NC 27411. Countries with English as an Official Language and the Language of Instruction in Higher Education

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Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda

19. Grenada

37. Sierra Leone

20. Guyana

38. Singapore

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Australia

21. Ireland, Northern

39. Solomon Islands

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Bahamas

22. Ireland, Republic of 40. South Africa

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Barbados

23. Jamaica

41. St. Kitts and Nevis

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Belize

24. Kenya

42. St. Lucia

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Bermuda

25. Lesotho

43. St. Vincent and the Grenadines

8.

Botswana

26. Liberia

44. Swaziland

9.

British Virgin Islands

27. Malawi

45. Tanzania

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10. Cameroon

28. Malta

46. Tonga

11. Canada (except Quebec) 29. Mauritius

47. Trinidad and Tobago

12. Cayman Islands

30. Montserrat

48. Turks and Caicos Islands

13. Dominica

31. Namibia

49. Uganda

14. England

32. New Zealand

50. United Kingdom

15. Fiji

33. Nigeria

51. Vanuatu

16. Gambia

34. Papua New Guinea 52. Wales

17. Ghana

35. Scotland

53. Zambia

18. Gibraltar

36. Seychelles

54. Zimbabwe

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