International Application Instructions
Applications for admission to Tougaloo College are considered on an individual basis and only after all required documents have been received by the Admission Office. Admission decisions for undergraduate applicants are typically made within 10 business days.
Required Documents for International Applicants
1. A signed application for admission
The application for admission must be an original document (not faxed or emailed), completed and signed. The application should include all required documents listed below to avoid processing delays.
2. Original or certified copies of academic records with the fresh seal or stamp of each institution attended
Applicants must submit official academic records from secondary and post secondary schools attended regardless of degree, certificate, or diploma earned, showing: (a) yearly secondary school records with marks earned by subject; (b) certified results from external examinations; and (c) year-by-year records from each college and/or university.
Certification of official documents should be made by a school official. Any translated record should be an exact translation (not interpretive) and be accompanied by the official (original-language) document. Transcripts from U.S. high schools, colleges, or universities should be sent directly from that institution to the Admission Office.
Transfer credits will be evaluated to determine applicability after admission status is determined. Course syllabi or descriptions should be submitted in order to ensure an accurate evaluation of transfer credit.
3. Certification of English Language Proficiency
A satisfactory score on the TOEFL is required for applicants whose native language is not English. The acceptable TOEFL score for admission is a minimum of 500 paper-based, 173 computer-based. The TOEFL requirement is waived for applicants who have completed a minimum of 24 semester credit hours with a GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 point scale at an accredited U.S. college or university or who are citizens of a native English language country.
4. Declaration and Verification of Financial Support
U.S. Government regulations require all international applicants to produce evidence of their ability to meet all financial obligations while studying in the United States. Applications nor a request for the issuance of an I-20 or DS-2019 will be reviewed until the documents have been received by the Financial Aid Office.
The required documents are:
a. A completed and signed Tougaloo College Financial Support Statement from the person(s) or sponsoring agency providing funds for your tuition and living expenses for the duration of your study at Tougaloo College.
b. An original bank statement or letter (certification) from the sponsor's bank verifying that such funds currently are available for your study at Tougaloo College. The financial evidence must cover at least the amount of Tougaloo College’s estimated expenses for the first year of your study (see the Tougaloo College Financial Support Statement for estimated expenses).
c. A photocopy of the biographic information page from your passport (the page showing one's photo, name, date of birth, etc.)
Summary of Applicants for Admission and Transfer documents
- Completed (4 Sections) International Student Application
- Certified copies of all transcripts, marks sheets and diplomas (translated in English)
- Certification of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL or accepted equivalent test scores)
- Tougaloo College Financial Support Statement with current bank statement from parents or sponsors
- Signed copy of Tougaloo College's Affidavit of Support and Estimated Expenses Form
- 2 current passport size photographs
- A photocopy of the biographic information page form your passport (the page showing the photo, name, date of birth, etc.)
Transfer Policies for International Students
Students enrolled at undergraduate institutions in the U.S. or abroad may apply for international transfer admission to Tougaloo College.
In addition to all other required application documents (see "Application Instructions" above), transfer applicants must provide original transcripts (in English or with certified translation) from all post-secondary institutions attended.
Following admission, transfer students' transcripts will be evaluated for transferable credit. Transfer students are strongly encouraged to furnish the International Programs with syllabi and course descriptions in support of their requests for transfer credit. Please hand carry these items when you travel to Tougaloo College.
Transferred credits offer a number of advantages: Tougaloo College does not assess tuition for transferred academic credit; transferred credits move students forward in the course registration queue; and transfer credits may shorten time to degree.
Questions pertaining to transfer applications or transfer credit evaluations should be addressed to the Director of the Office of Records.
Application Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to complete and forward their applications to the Admission Office as early as possible; but at least nine (9) months prior to your desired date of entrance along with all documents as before described and mentioned. This allows for sufficient time to obtain visas and arrange for transportation. Applications received after these deadlines will be processed as promptly as possible, though admission may be deferred to the following semester.
Semester |
Deadline |
Fall (August) |
July 1st |
Spring (January) |
November 1st |
Estimated Expenses for International Students
The estimated expenses for nine (9) months of study during the 2008-2009 academic year at Tougaloo College are as follows (in USD):
| *Expenses may vary from estimates |
|
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| Estimated cost for On Campus Students |
|
Estimated cost for Off Campus Students |
| Tuition |
$9,240.00 |
$9,240.00 |
| Housing Deposit / can pay on arrival |
$100.00 |
|
| Campus Housing / Room |
$3,050.00 |
|
| Campus Meal Service / Board |
$2,330.00 |
|
| Required Health Insurance |
$390.00 |
$390.00 |
| General Fees |
$470.00 |
$470.00 |
| Residential Service Fees |
$485.00 |
|
| Personal Expenses |
$2,000.00 |
$2,000.00 |
| Book Expenses |
$1,300.00 |
$1,300.00 |
| International Fee |
$50.00 |
$50.00 |
| Commuter Service Fees / Parking on Fees |
$95.00 |
$95.00 |
| Total Tuition Less Parking Fees |
$19,415.00 |
Tuition Parking Fee $13,545.00 |
| Tuition No Parking/Least Expensive Dorm |
$18,575.00 |
Tuition No Parking Fee $13,450.00 |
English Language Proficiency Requirement
A satisfactory score on the TOEFL is required for applicants whose native language is not English. The acceptable TOEFL score for undergraduate admission is a minimum of 500 paper-based, 173 computer-based. The TOEFL requirement is waived for applicants who have completed a minimum of 24 semester credit hours with a GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 point scale at an accredited college or university in the USA and for those students who are citizens of a country whose native language is English.
Scholarships for International Students
Partial scholarships are offered to qualified international students. Although awards are based on: (1) academic performance at Tougaloo College and (2) family/sponsor support plus on-campus employment, students are required to maintain a 3.00-4.00 GPA. Newly-enrolled students may apply for waiver awards during their first semester on campus.
Applying:
Send signed application, and bank verification of U.S. $4,000 minimum. Documents may be faxed along with permission to charge a credit card: American Express, MasterCard or Visa.
For More Information:
Please contact the International Programs
Professor Larry Ray
PH: 601-977-6144
FX: 601-977-4425
E-mail: lray@tougaloo.edu
Please follow the link to begin your application to study at Tougaloo College
