2003-2005 - Special Collections - University of Baltimore

Absence" in the Academic Policies section
of this catalog.
Students requesting readmission from
academic probation and/or suspension
should also see "Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Progress" in the Academic Policies section
of this catalog.
Any balance due the University must be
paid in full before an application for readmission
will be processed.
International students who have been
absent for one or more semesters (excluding
summer session) must obtain clearance
from the International Services Office
before re-enrolling.
VISITING STUDENTS
Students who wish to register for courses
and have their final grades transferred to
count toward a degree at their home institutions
may enroll as visiting students.
Students apply as non-degree applicants
and must:
1) submit application for admission indicating
non-degree, visiting student status
along with a non-refundable
application fee of $30; and,
2) submit an authorization letter from the
home institution outlining specific
courses to be taken at the University of
Baltimore and verifying good academic
standing.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS
The University of Baltimore does not evaluate
foreign transcripts. Applicants who
attended a college or university outside of
the United States must arrange at their own
expense to have their academic records
evaluated on a course-by-course basis by a
U.S. credentials evaluation service. The
evaluation process takes a minimum of four
weeks. Certified English translations must
accompany transcripts in a language other
than English.
More information and appropriate
forms are available in the Admissions
Office. The University may require some
applicants to provide additional information
such as syllabi and course descriptions.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PROFICIENCY POLICY
Applicants who are non-native speakers of
English must demonstrate a satisfactory
level of English proficiency. A minimum
score of 550 (213 on the computer based
version) on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) is required of both
degree and non-degree applicants, regardless
ofcitizenship or visa status. Applicants
who have a degree from an accredited college
or university in the U.S. are exempt
from the TOEFL requirement. TOEFL
information may be obtained from the
Educational Testing Service, Box 6155,
Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6155. The
University of Baltimore's reporting code
is 5810.
The University reserves the right to
require additional English language
instruction of any student.
INTERNA1'IONAL STUDENTS
The University of Baltimore welcomes
applications from qualified international
students.
Students who submit transcripts from
an institution outside of the United States
should refer to the section on Foreign
Transcripts. Students who are non-native
speakers of English should refer to the section
on English Language Proficiency.
Immigrant and nonimmigrant students
residing in the United States must submit
copies of their Green Card or visa documents
with their application for admission.
Students holding F-I visas must maintain
a full course of study (nine or more
credits) in a degree program during the fall
and spring semesters.
International applicants, particularly
those submitting foreign academic credentials
and those residing overseas. should
apply well in advance of the semester for
which they are seeking admission: June 1
for fall. November 1 for spring. and March
1 for summer.
Form 1-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for
Non immigrant F-I Student Visa Status) is
issued to those applicants who meet all
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