The Graduate College TSIE/Non-Degree Seeking Admission Procedure

Application Deadlines:
Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: I March 15
Summer II: May 1

Basic requirements for The Graduate College:
1. Complete Graduate College application form. Indicate non-degree student admission.
2. Submit US $90 non-refundable graduate application fee.
3. Submit two official transcripts with certified English translations of post-secondary education —
   either original documentsior official certified copies.
4. Submit statement of financial support & documentary proof of sufficient financial resources.
5. Submit official TOEFL score between 500 and 547 PBT; 173 and 210 CBT or 59-77 iBT with all
   section scores of 14 or higher.
6. Verify with the Graduate College additional requirements needed.

Basic requirements for TSIE:
1. Complete TSIE application form #2.
2. Submit US $20 non-refundable TSIE application fee.

After being granted non-degree seeking admission, the student needs to
1. Complete TSIE testing before enrolling in any academic classes. Contact TSIE to schedule testing.
2. Consult with the department advisor. Identify yourself as TSIE/non-degree seeking.
   Determine academic class and schedule.
3. (F1 students only) Complete Course Underload Form (available at TSIE or International Office) before
   registering for academic class (es).

Costs - academic classes     Costs - TSIE classes

The Graduate College: Changing from TSIE/Non-Degree Seeking to Regular Admission

The TSIE/non-degree seeking student earns admission to full-time academic study by...
1. achieving TOEFL of 550 (paper), 213 (CBT), or 78 (iBT) with 4 out of 4 minimum section
   scores of (19/reading;19/listening; 19/speaking; 18/writing).
2. completing all other admission/department requirements (i.e. GMAT, GRE, etc.).
3. completing each credit-bearing course with a grade of "B" or better.
4. completing each intensive English class with a composite grade of "B" or better.

FAQs:

• What is the purpose of the TSIE Non-degree seeking student admission?
To allow international students to improve their English language proficiency while taking academic classes. Eligible students enroll in intensive English and in academic classes at the same time. Non-degree seeking student admission is NOT an admission into a degree-seeking program.

• Who is eligible for this admission?
The international student with TOEFL between 500-547 (paper); 173-210 (CBT); or 59-77 (iBT) with all section scores of 14 or higher. The student may or may not have met all other admission requirements (i.e. "passing" GMAT or GRE, "pass" on the music audition, etc.).

• Is this admission possible for more than one semester?
Yes, BUT you must renew this status with the Graduate College EACH SEMESTER.

• How many academic classes can a TSIE Non-degree seeking student take?
A maximum of 6 graduate or undergraduate credit hours over a period of 2 semesters. No more than 3 graduate credit hours may be earned in 1 semester. Courses taken while in non-degree status cannot be applied toward a degree.

• How many intensive English classes should this student take?
In general, students must be enrolled in at least 2 intensive English classes. However, some students may need to enroll in more than two classes due to low TOEFL subsection scores.