International Graduate Applicants
Admission to the Graduate School for International Students
Welcome to the Graduate School at Fort Hays State University! We are happy you are here! Below are the steps to becoming an International Graduate Student at Fort Hays.
- Choose a program. Below is a list of programs that can be completed fully on campus. You will need to choose one of these programs if you wish to attend courses on campus.
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Graphic Design
Printmaking
Sculpture
Intermedia
Photography
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
General
Management Information Systems
Operations Management
Sport Management
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Education- Higher Education Student Affairs
Master of Science in Geosciences
Master of Science in Health and Human Performance
General
Exercise Science
Sport Administration
Movement and Sport Studies
General History
Public History
Information Analysis and Communication
Management Information Systems
Political Leadership and Public Service
Master of Professional Studies
Information Assurance Management
Web and Mobile Application Development
Master of Science in Psychology
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
2. View our admission tutorial videos to familiarize yourself with our application process. The videos can be found on our website here.
- Complete the Graduate Application. Choose one of the application types below, create an account and begin the application process.
*Be sure to select the applicant type of “International Graduate” when completing your application.
- Application Deadlines- Your application must be complete and all documents received by the dates below.
June 1st for a fall semester start
October 1st for a spring semester start
*Please keep in mind that some programs have their own deadlines. If you are applying for a program with a deadline, the program deadline will take priority. For instance, if you are applying for a program with a deadline in March, your application will be due in March as opposed to June. Please visit our Programs page for these additional deadlines.
- Submit your documents.
- Transcript Evaluation- If you received your degree at an institution outside of the US or Canada, a World Education Service (WES) course-by-course evaluation is required. The WES must show that the degree earned is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university.
- You will want to select the WES ICAP so that a report will be generated and sent to us.
- The WES evaluation requires your official undergraduate transcripts. Therefore, your WES will count as both your official bachelor’s transcript and your WES evaluation requirement.
- WES’s Website (hyperlink text with this web address- https://www.wes.org/evaluations-and-fees/education/graduate-admissions/ )
- English Language Proficiency- If required, provide one of the following: (Note new score standards will go into effect January 1, 2023)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)- minimum score of 213 on the computer-based test, 550 on the paper-based test, or 79 on the internet-based test (approximately 40th percentile)
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)- Overall band score of 6.5 or higher
- Duolingo- Score of 105 or higher (110 after January 1, 2023)
- English 3- Score of 72 or higher
- TLC/HLI- Level 9 plus two Advanced English modules (80% or higher on each section is required to receive a PASS)
- Evidence of baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited U.S. Institution of higher education
- Documentation of completion of an approved intensive English Language Program
- Verification of English as native language of undergraduate institution
*Note- if you submit an English 3 or Duolingo score, you will be required to complete a test of your English proficiency when you arrive on campus.
- Official Bank Statement- If you will be attending on-campus, you will need to submit an official bank statement that indicates you have the required funds to attend. You will need to provide proof that you have the equivalent of the estimated cost of attendance. This statement will need to be certified by your bank and the original copy will need to be mailed to our office.
- Estimated Cost of Attendance- Information on the estimated cost of attendance for international graduate students can be found on our website here.
- Financial Form- Along with your bank statement, you will also need to submit the Financial Form certified by your bank. If your education will be funded by a sponsor, their information will need to be listed on this form.
- Passport ID Page- Please submit a copy of your passport ID that clearly lists your legal name and passport number.
- Transfer Form- If you are a current student on an F1 visa at another university in the United States, you will be required to submit a Transfer Form. Half of this document will need to be completed by the International Office at your current University.
- Personal Statement- You can find an instructional video on how to write a personal statement on our admissions tutorials page located here on our website .
- Many programs provide prompts or questions that they would like to see addressed in a personal statement. You will want to check the webpage of the program to which you are applying to find this information.
- Letters of Recommendation- Letters of recommendation must be on official letterhead and contain the pen signature of the author.
- Other Documents- Some programs may require additional documentation to complete your application such as resumes and GRE scores. Please see our Programs page for more details.
Once all required documents have been received, your application will be forwarded to the department for review. You will receive an email notifying you of your decision when a decision has been reached.
- I-20 Process- Once you have been admitted, our office will begin the process of requesting your official I-20.
- Documents- The documents required in order to request your I-20 are the financial form, official bank statement, passport ID and admission letter. We will collect these documents and send a request to International Student Services in order to request your I-20.
- Dependents- If you will be bringing a spouse, child or other dependent with you, you will need to provide us with a Supplemental Data Form that lists who will be traveling with you. A special I-20 will need to be issued for them as well.
- You will also need to provide proof of an additional $3500 dollars on your official bank statement.
- Receiving the I-20- Once the I-20 has been prepared, our office will send your I-20 to you electronically. Please be sure to keep your email address current.
- Visa Process- International Student Services has detailed information on their website regarding the process of obtaining a visa. This information can be found at the link below.
https://www.fhsu.edu/international/visa/index
- Pre-arrival information- International Student Services has detailed information on their website regarding your next steps after you obtain a visa. You will also be contacted by their office at this stage in the process. They will be able to answer questions you may have about the visa and arrival process. This information can be found at the link below.
https://fhsu.edu/international/prearrival/index