Applying

An international applicant for graduate school must provide evidence of English proficiency.  English proficiency for graduate applicants from countries in which English is not the native language must be verified by the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).  TWE (Test of Written English) scores are recommended but not required.  TOEFL results must be sent to the Graduate Office. A minimum score of 560 (paper-based test or PBT) or 220 (computer-based test or CBT) is required for unconditional satisfaction of the requirement.  Students having scores greater than 520 (PBT) or 190 (CBT) but below 560 (PBT) or 220 (CBT) will be required to take an evaluation and may be required to complete a program of study in English as a Second Language. 

Admission will not be granted to students with TOEFL scores below 520 (PBT) or 190 (CBT).  Information on worldwide test centers and on registration for the TOEFL can be obtained by contacting any U.S. Embassy or Consulate or by writing to Test of English as a Foreign Language, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, U.S.A., or on their web site at www.toefl.org.

International students from countries where English is the native language may be exempted from the TOEFL requirement by the Dean of Graduate Education.  Likewise, applicants who have a prior degree from a college or university in the United States are generally exempted.

An international applicant will not be issued the U.S. Department of Justice Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant (F-1) Student Status, until admission to graduate school for study toward a specific advanced degree has been granted and the applicant has provided documentary evidence that he or she is financially able to cover the projected annual costs of education at this college.  Form I-20 is usually necessary for admission to the United States for college attendance. 

All international applicants are required to submit the $35 application fee.  This charge is non-refundable.

International students are advised that full-time status at this university is necessary in order to satisfy F-1 status requirements.

Each international student (and any dependents accompanying him or her to the United States) is REQUIRED to enroll in the Major Medical Hospitalization/Surgical Insurance Plan provided through the School of Mines.  No outside policies will be accepted as substitutes.  The only exception to this rule is if he or she is covered by his or her home country (documentation of this policy is necessary).  Additionally, each international student is required to carry at least $10,000 of life insurance while enrolled at the School of Mines.