International Student Admissions

 

 

 
At Fort Valley State University, we believe that students from around the globe bring unique brilliance, perspective, and purpose to our community. Whether you’re pursuing your first degree or transferring from another institution, FVSU welcomes you to find your spark and shine in the Valley.
Ready to Ignite Your Light? Apply Today!

Apply to Our Undergraduate Programs

APPLY TO OUR GRADUATE PROGRAMS

 

How to Apply

 
Fort Valley State University requires completion of the Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) course units.

  • If you apply via our test-optional policy, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA based on RHSC units. 

  • If you're applying with a minimum 2.25 GPA based on RHSC course units, you can be admitted if SAT or ACT minimum requirements are met. See SAT, ACT, and ACCUPLACER requirements on the next tab. 

More information on courses used for the GPA calculation can be found on the USG’s Staying on Course document.

Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) Course Units

Subject Units Courses
English 4 4 English/Language Arts
Math 4 Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry & 1 Higher-Level Math
Natural Science 4 1 Life Science/Lab, 1 Physical Science/Lab, & 2 Science Electives
Social Science 3
1 U.S. History, 1 World History & 1 Social Science Elective
Foriegn Language 2 Both units must be in the same language*
*American Sign Language and AP Computer Science are acceptable.

 

FVSU is test-optional for freshman or first-year applicants with a minimum 3.0 GPA based on RHSC units. Applicants with at least a 2.25 GPA can be admitted if SAT or ACT minimum requirements are met.

SAT Score Requirement
ACT Score Requirement
ACCUPLACER Score Requirement

Do you meet our minimum GPA requirement? To meet our minimum requirements, score a 480 in Reading and Writing and a 440 in Math on the SAT. 

Please note that we super score the SAT if you plan to submit test scores with your FVSU application. If you have taken the ACT multiple times, we will take the highest scores from each test to help you meet the minimum SAT admission requirement. 

Schedule your SAT today by clicking here. 

Have you already taken the SAT? Don’t forget to send us your scores. Here’s how!

Do you meet our minimum GPA requirement? To meet our minimum requirements, score a 17 on the ACT in English/Reading and Math. 

Please note that we super score the ACT if you plan to submit test scores with your FVSU application. If you have taken the ACT multiple times, we will take the highest scores from each test to help you meet the minimum ACT admission requirement.

Schedule your ACT today by clicking here. 

Have you already taken the ACT? Remember to send us your scores. Here’s how!

Designed for Adult Learners entering as Freshmen. 

For Adult Learners who graduated high school at least five years ago or earned a GED, FVSU requires official high school or GED transcripts and minimum score requirements on SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER exams for admission.

Easily schedule your ACCUPLACER exams through FVSU’s Testing Services Center to meet these requirements and embark on your academic journey. 

 

 

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Graduate Programs

Grow your unique talents through study, research, and exploration at FVSU.

Diverse students from all over the world come to FVSU to watch their ideas take form on the global stage.

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION

Applications can be emailed to graduatestudies@fvsu.edu and the link to pay is here.

 

STEPS TO APPLY

  1. Download and complete the International Student Application.
  2. Return application and a $75.00 nonrefundable application fee.
  3. Have transcripts sent to FVSU from all high schools and colleges (secondary and post secondary institutions) attended.
  4. Send copies of diplomas, leaving certificates, examination certificates, and degrees earned to FVSU. Applicants who have graduated from a non-US accredited high school and/or college should contact a NACES.org evaluator or Lisano International for a professional evaluation. Please request a document-by-document evaluation which must include a GPA calculation for high school transcripts and a course-by-course by course evaluation for college credentials).

 

If your first language is English,

Also submit SAT/ACT scores. Minimum scores:

  • SAT: 520 (ERW)/ 520 (Math)
  • ACT: 20 (Reading or English) /20 (Math)

If your first language is not English,

Submit score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), unless the English requirement has been completed at an accredited U. S. institution.

Minimum TOEFL scores:

  • Internet based exam- 72
  • Computer based exam- 203
  • Paper based exam- 537

More information

 


If you plan to participate in NCAA athletics,

(and have not received eligibility clearance from the NCAA):

Submit:

  • SAT or ACT scores
  • Educational History Form

If you have been an international student at another college in the U.S.A.,

Submit:

  • Transfer Verification Form
  • Current Visa
  • I-94 card
  • I-20
  • ID page from passport.

Note: U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service (INS) Form I-20 AB will be issued only after the following original documents are in the applicant’s file and the applicant has been admitted to Fort Valley State University:

  • CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT that sufficient funds are available to finance the planned course of study without causing undue hardship on the student;
  • OFFICIAL BANK STATEMENT OR LETTER that stipulates the amount of money on reserve for tuition, fees and living accommodations to matriculate in a four-year undergraduate program in the United States;
  • IF AN FVSU SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT, THE STUDENT’S OFFICIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD LETTER AND / OR GRANT-IN-AID FORM WITH SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNT AWARDED;
  • IF A GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED STUDENT, OFFICIAL SPONSORSHIP CERTIFICATION;
  • IF AN ATHLETE, NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE CERTIFICATION (Since originals take two weeks to arrive, faxed copies are acceptable).
  • IMMUNIZATION FORM
  • HEALTH EXAMINATION FORM
  • U.S. Federal law explicitly requires all items in BOLD (and implicitly requires all items not in bold) to be in the applicant’s file prior to issuance of the I-20.

For frequently asked questions, visit http://www.usg.edu/student_affairs/students/verification_of_lawful_presence.

Resources

International Admissions Application:

International Admissions Application

International Student Forms:

International Student Forms

International Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan:

https://uhcsr.com/FVSU