Course Descripons - The Art Institutes

Admissions
plicant’s “fi rst” language, the applicant will need to meet the minimum English Language Profi ciency standard through submission
of an offi cial minimum score on the wri� en Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or its TOEFL Internet (iBT)
equivalent. A TOEFL score of 480 on the wri� en TOEFL or 55 on the TOEFL Internet (iBT) is required for diploma programs.
A minimum score of 500 on the wri� en TOEFL or 61 on the TOEFL Internet (iBT) is required for all associate and bachelor’s
level degree programs. Applicants should contact the Admissions Offi ce to determine other examina� ons for which offi cial
scores, equivalent to TOEFL, are acceptable as an alterna� ve to TOEFL.
The above stated English lan guage profi ciency requirements are eff ec� ve November 1, 2004.
Admissions Requirements for Nonimmigrant Students
Applicants seeking to enroll in valid student nonimmigrant status must submit each of the following items:
�� A completed and signed Applica� on for Admission Form, including required essay;
�� A completed and signed Enrollment Agreement;
�� Original or offi cial copies of all educa� onal transcripts (high school and, if applicable, university level academic records)
and diplomas. These educa� onal transcripts and diplomas must be prepared in English or include a complete
and offi cial English transla� on;
�� Offi cial creden� al evalua� on of non-American educa� onal creden � als, if applicable. Please note that offi cial creden-
� al evalua� ons must be prepared and submi� ed by a member organiza� on of the Na� onal Associa� on of Creden� al
Evalua� on Services (NACEF); see www.macef.org.
�� Proof of English language profi ciency (see English language profi ciency policy);
�� A completed and signed Sponsor’s Statement of Financial Support; (This statement is not required if the student is
self-sponsored);
�� Offi cial Financial Statements. Financial statements (typically provided by a bank) must verify suffi cient funds to cover
the cost of the educa� onal program as well as all living expenses;
�� A U.S. $50 non-refundable adminis tra� ve fee and a U.S. $100 refund able tui� on deposit;
�� A photocopy of the student’s passport to provide proof of birth date and ci� zenship (students outside the United
States who have not yet acquired a passport will need to submit a copy of their birth cer� fi cate);
�� For all nonimmigrant applicants residing in the United States at the � me of applica� on: a photocopy of the visa page
contained within the student’s passport as well as a pho tocopy of the student’s I/94 arrival departure record (both
sides);
�� For all nonimmigrant applicants residing in the United States at the � me of applica� on in either F, M or J non-immigrant
classifi ca� on: wri� en confi rma� on of nonimmigrant status at previous school a� ended before transferring to
The Illinois Ins� tute of Art;
�� Proof of Health Insurance. Students who do not possess health insur ance upon applying to The Illinois Ins� tute of Art
must be prepared to purchase health insurance through an approved provider upon commencement of studies;
If an applicant seeking to enroll in valid student nonimmigrant status is transferring from a col lege or university in the United
States, the Interna� onal Stu dent Transfer Clearance Form is also required. If the applicant is accepted, he/ she will be sent
addi� onal in forma� on regarding the student visa applica� on process. The Illinois Ins� tute of Art is authorized under federal
law to admit nonimmigrant stu dents.
Special Programs
The College off ers special programs each summer for high school educators. Contact the Admissions Offi ce for further informa�
on.
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