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You are an international student if you will require a visa to attend The University of Tulsa. U.S. citizens and permanent residents should apply using the domestic student application. You are considered a transfer student if you have attended another university following high school graduation. Students with fewer than 48 hours of college credit need to submit a high school transcript in addition to college transcripts. You are considered a first-year student if you are entering university for the first time. If you are applying for a Master’s or PhD program, you will need to submit a graduate school application.
In order to have sufficient time to have an application processed, submit all documents, apply for a student visa, and travel to the US, students are advised to allow at least two to three months to complete the entire procedure. Visit International Student & Scholar Services for additional support.
Application Requirements
- A complete the international application for admission. TU also accepts the Common App.
- No application fee.
- Passport identification page
- Official Transcripts from all secondary/high school and university-level study. Official transcripts must be sent by your school to TU directly at international@utulsa.edu, via mail, or through electronic transcript delivery. Students uploaded copies are considered non-official and can be used for admission purposes.
- Official IGCSE, A-Level, IB, or AP results if taken.
- Evidence of English proficiency.
- Confirmation of Financial Resources. Proof of financial support for 1 year of study and living expenses must be on file at The University of Tulsa before an I-20 for F-1 student visa support is issued.
- Study and living expenses can be seen here
Recommended Materials
- Counselor or teacher recommendation letters
- Certificate of awards/competition: for Global Ambassador Scholarship consideration.
- Personal essay
- SAT or ACT scores
- Send your scores directly from the testing agency using the ETS (TOEFL/SAT) institution code: 6883 or the ACT institution code: 3444.
Sponsored Students
If you will be sponsored by a government or agency, your sponsors must provide a signed and/or certified, official letter dated within the last 12 months that indicates that the sponsor will cover all costs. TU will also accept letters issued for admission purposes only.
If you intend to have your spouse and/or children accompany you, the sponsorship letter should also mention coverage of your dependents. If the sponsorship letter does not include your spouse and children, you must provide evidence of sufficient financial means of support for dependents on your Confirmation of Financial Resources.