2009-2010 - Bowie State University

efore approaching the maximum enrollment of out‐of‐state and non‐resident international
students.
International Student Application and Admission Information
The deadline for receipt of admission applications and all required supporting documentation of
international undergraduate students is June 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring
semester. All documentation required for the admission of international students must be submitted by
these deadlines.
To be eligible for admission to Bowie State University, all international applicants must do the following:
1. Complete the regular undergraduate application for admission to the University and submit it
with the non‐refundable $40.00 application fee.
2. Present sufficient documentary evidence that applicant will be financially supported throughout
his/her studies in the United States. All such documentary evidence must be notarized. The
Financial Guarantee must be co‐signed by an authorized bank or representative of a recognized
sponsoring agency. All bank statements must be dated within the last six months. The Affidavit
of Support cannot be used in lieu of a bank statement. The following are acceptable sources and
required documentation of funds.
a. Personal: Current letter from applicant verifying the amount of applicant’s funds in U.S.
dollars and the date the bank account was opened. The letter must be on official bank
letterhead and addressed to Bowie State University.
b. Parent, Spouse, or Sponsor in the United States: (1) a notarized Affidavit of Support, and
(2) a letter from parent’s, spouse’s, or U.S. sponsor’s bank and the date the account was
opened.
c. Parent, Spouse or Sponsor Outside the United States: (1) a notarized letter from the
individual(s) in English indicating the relationship and the amount of money that will be
made available in U.S. dollars and (2) a letter from parent’s, spouse’s, or sponsor’s bank
indicating the current balance and the date the account was opened.
d. Government, Employer or International Organization: an official letter from the sponsor
addressed to Bowie State University and signed by an authorized representative of the
agency or organization. The letter must indicate the amount of the award in U.S. dollars
and must detail the terms of the award.
3. Present an official or notarized academic record (transcript):
a. from a secondary school, showing grades received, mark sheets, and examination
certificates as they pertain to the particular documentation of academic records of the
country of origin. All records must be submitted with a certified English translation, if
the original is in another language.
Students can request evaluation forms from one of the following:
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. or by website: www.toefl.org
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