Language Requirements
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International students must meet a minimum English proficiency language requirement before beginning coursework at Fort Hays State University. Accepted tests and scores are listed below for students pursuing undergraduate admission. Students who have satisfied this requirement and can provide an official copy of the TOEFL, IELTS, iTEP, Duolingo* or English 3* score do not need to submit the ESL Agreement Form with the application materials.
However, students who have not taken the TOEFL, IELTS, iTEP, Duolingo*, or English 3* test, or if the score falls below the minimum requirement, the application to FHSU will not be complete until the ESL Agreement has been completed and submitted.
Students may be admitted to Fort Hays State University and will be sent the form I-20 IF:
1. All other requirements for admission are met, AND
2. One of the following standardized test scores are met, OR
3. The ESL Agreement Form has been completed and submitted.
*Institutional TOEFL scores will not be accepted as meeting our language requirements.
TOEFL (paper-based version)
500+ for undergraduate
550+ for graduate
TOEFL (internet-based version)
61+ for undergraduate
79+ for graduate
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
5.5+ for undergraduate
6.5+ for graduate
iTEP
3.6 for undergraduate
3.9 for graduate
*Duolingo - https://englishtest.duolingo.com/
90 – undergraduate
105 – graduate
*English 3 - https://english3.com/
62 – undergraduate
72 – graduate
*NOTE: FHSU is accepting Duolingo and English 3 on a short-term basis. After being admitted, all new international students with Duolingo or English 3 scores will be screened within the first two weeks of the first semester. This screening will not affect a student's admission; it will be used to evaluate these two English exams.
How to Reach Us
International Student Services
Sheridan Hall 204
600 Park St.
Hays, KS 67601
Phone: 785-628-4176
Email: international@fhsu.edu
Regular Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Summer Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 7:30AM to 5:00PM
Friday: 7:30AM to 11:30AM
