2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

from universities in countries where English is not the primary language. Applicantswho do not meet the language requirement will be required to attendthe Intensive English Institute. Undergraduate students completing level 8studies at the Institute may be accepted with a minimum TOEFL score of 197on the computer-based test.Graduate:On the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) a minimum score totalof 213 on the computer based test, or an 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL, ora total score of 550 or greater on the paper test is required for undergraduateand graduate applicants.SAT/ACT Scores. International students are not required to submit SAT orACT scores.Affidavit of Support. International students must submit documentation verifyingfinancial support. Students must submit an HBU Affidavit of Supportalong with the supporting documentation to verify that funds in U.S. dollarsare available for the student’s tuition, living, books, insurance, and any othernecessary expenses. See instruction sheet from the Office of InternationalStudent Services.Health Insurance. All international students are required to have medicalinsurance which is valid in Houston, Texas. Their coverage must includerepatriation and medical evacuation, an ID card in English, and a claims submissionaddress in the United States. International students who are unableto provide documentation of such insurance will be automatically enrolledin the University’s basic plan.One letter of recommendation, including at least one from a teacher, counselor,or other academic official is required for undergraduate admission.A personal statement is required for undergraduate admission.Tuition Deposit. An international student will be required to submit a tuitiondeposit of $900 U.S. within 30 days of admission. The deposit will be creditedto the student’s first tuition bill. The tuition deposit is only refundable if thestudent does not receive an F-1 visa and/or enter the U.S. on the HBU I-20. Toreceive a refund, both pages of the I-20 must be returned to HBU within twomonths of being denied a visa or deciding not to travel.Students will be issued an I-20 after the University receives all required documentsand fees and the student has been accepted by the Admissions Office.All University admissions of international students are conditioned uponmeeting the stated requirements.All international students must attend an international student orientationwithin their first year of studies at HBU.40 / Admissions