Catalog 73 - National University

Student Support ServicesInternational Students Support ServicesAdmissionApplicants who require a Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant(F-1) Student Status, should contact the International AdmissionsOffice-Spectrum Center (858) 541-7747 or isa@nu.edu). A nonrefundableapplication fee of $65 is required for all internationalstudents. Prospective international students must establish means offinancial support, provide official transcripts of previous educationin order to establish academic eligibility, and fulfill an EnglishLanguage Proficiency requirementNote: The University is required to maintain student records and to furnishthe information to appropriate U.S. federal agencies upon request.International Student Prepayment and RefundInternational students admitted to National University with F-1 visasare required to pay their first three classes in advance upon arrival atthe University. Tuition for the first class is non-refundable. Tuitionrefunds for the second and third months will be in accordance withNational University refund policies.Transcript EvaluationOfficial documents (e.g. transcripts, mark sheets, diplomas) arerequired for admission. Transcripts from international institutions ofhigher education may require a credit recommendation by arecognized evaluation service selected by National University.Applicants are responsible for any required evaluation fees. The finaldecision on awarding credit is made by National University, whichcarefully considers the evaluation service’s recommendations. Moreinformation is available by e-mailing foreignevaluations@nu.edu orby contacting the Office of the Registrar in San Diego.Language ProficiencyVerification of English Language Proficiency helps to ensure that lackof facility in English will not hinder academic performance atNational University.Applicants from the following countries are not required to submitEnglish Language Proficiency:AnguillaAntiguaAustraliaBarbadosBelizeBermudaBritish Virgin IslandsCanada (except for the Province ofQuebec)Cayman IslandsCommonwealth of CaribbeanCountriesDominicaGrenadaGuyanaJamaicaLiberiaMontserratNew ZealandNorway*Republic of IrelandSt. Kitts and NevisSt. LuciaSt. VincentThe BahamasTrinidad and TobagoTurks and Caicos IslandsUnited Kingdom(England, Scotland, NorthernIreland, Wales)*Specific grades requiredApplicants who have obtained a California Teaching Credential fromthe CTC are exempt from the English Language Proficiencyrequirement.The English Language Proficiency requirement can be fulfilled withone of the following:• Providing proof of an associate, bachelor or master’s degree froma regionally accredited United States college or university. *Note:Students who have an Associate degree only MUST provideverification they have met the course equivalency forENG100/101 with a grade of “C” or better in order to be eligibleto waive the English Language Proficiency requirement.• Providing proof satisfactory completion of two full years(equivalent of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units) oftransferable degree study in an English language school system ata recognized college or university located in a country where thedominant language is English.• Provide proof of a minimum of 3 years of study at a United Stateshigh school culminating in the award of a high school diploma(graduation)• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within 24months before beginning coursework.TOEFL Requirements Paper Based Test Computer Based Test Internet Based TestUndergraduate 525 197 70Graduate 550 213 79• International English Language Testing System (IELTS).Undergraduates must score 5.5 and graduates must score 6, withno band lower than a 5.• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) by University ofCambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Theminimum requirement is a grade of “C’.• Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) by University ofCambridge English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL).Theminimum requirement is a grade of ‘C’.• GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O’ Level English, English Language, orEnglish as a Second Language with minimum grade of ‘B’.• GCE A/AS/AICE Level English or English Language withminimum grade of ‘C’• International Baccalaureate English A1 or A2 Higher Level passedwith minimum grade 4• London Tests of English, Level 5 (Proficient) by Ed ExcelInternational. The minimum requirement is “Pass”.• London Tests of English, Level 4 (Advanced) by Ed ExcelInternational. The minimum requirement is ‘Merit’.• Completing an English Language Program (ELP) through alanguage school approved by National University. Students canmeet the English Language Proficiency requirements bysatisfactorily completing the highest level of study at thefollowing five language training institutions:• English Language Systems (ELS) in locations throughout theUnited States and abroad (in California, ELS centers are in SanDiego, Orange County, Santa Monica, San Francisco, andOakland). Students must complete level 109 for undergraduatestudies and level 112 for graduate studies.• San Diego State University’s American Language Institute(ALI) – level 106 or pre-MBA program.• San Jose State University’s Studies in American Language –advanced level.• University of California at Davis’s International Training andEducation Center – advanced level.• Fresno International English Institute• Students may also satisfy the English Language Requirement bycompleting National University’s English Language Program.• International students who need English Proficiency take aplacement exam which will allow for placement in theappropriate class level.• English Language classes follow the University calendar andprovide 96 hours of instruction per month.• Levels range from beginning to advanced.• At the end of each month, the students are evaluated foradvancement.• TOEFL and IELTS scores are not required for students whohave completed National University’s English LanguageProgram.For additional information regarding National University’s EnglishLanguage Program students should contact the English LanguageProgram Office at 1-800-986-1036 or via e-mail at elp@nu.edu or atthe following address:28