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The Graduate College: Certificate/Certification Program (s)
Application Deadlines Fall- June 1; Spring- October 1; Summer I- March 15; Summer II- May 1
Certificate Programs     Teacher Certification     Health Professions   Certificate Programs @ RRHEC

Basic requirements for the Graduate College
1 Complete Graduate College application. Indicate certificate or certification student admission.
2 Submit US $90 non-refundable graduate application fee.
3 Submit two official transcripts with certified English translations of post-secondary education. Submit either
   original documents or copies certified by your school or U.S. embassy or consulate official.
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. Grade Point requirements (GPA)
   vary with degree programs.

Basic requirements for TSIE*
1 Complete TSIE application form 2.
2 Submit US $20 non-refundable intensive English application fee.

* If granted TSIE certificate or certification 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 certificate or certification.
   Determine academic class and schedule.
3 (F1 students only) Complete Course Underload Form (available at TSIE or International Office)
   before academic class registration.
4 Registrar's office - academic class registration. TSIE - intensive English registration.

Costs - academic classes     Costs - TSIE classes

The Graduate College: Changing from TSIE/Certificate or Certification Admission to
Regular Certificate or Certification Admission

Admission to full-time academic study is earned by
1 achieving TOEFL minimum of PBT 550 or CBT 213 or iBT 78 with minimum section scores
of 19/reading;19/listening; 19/speaking; 18/writing
2 completing all other admission/department requirements
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 Certificate or Certification admission?
To allow international students to improve their English language proficiency while taking academic classes for the Certificate or Certification. Eligible students enroll in intensive English and in academic classes at the same time.

• Who is eligible for this admission?
The international student with TOEFL between 500-547 PBT; 173-210 CBT; or 59-77 iBT with all section scores of 14 or higher. The student must meet all other admission requirements.

• 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 Certificate or Certification 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.

• 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.