International Admissions

United States University is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students in select degree programs. International applicants must meet the same academic admission requirements as all other prospective students.

International applicants may be admitted to an academic program at the University without requesting visa sponsorship. Applicants who require an F-1 student visa must complete additional steps to demonstrate eligibility for issuance of a Form I-20 in compliance with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).

The University does not provide U.S. visa services to nonimmigrant applicants or students but complies with all Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) regulations. Any costs related to visa services are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Applicants are encouraged to consult with an immigration attorney if they have questions regarding their immigration status.

Academic Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the University, international applicants must meet the University’s general admission requirements, language English proficiency, and any applicable program-specific requirements. Applicants must also submit the International Supplemental Application Form.

I-20 Issuance Requirements

Applicants who require F-1 visa sponsorship must submit additional documentation to determine eligibility for issuance of the Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. Admission to a program does not guarantee issuance of a Form I-20.

To be considered for I-20 issuance, admitted students must submit the following documentation:

Evidence of Financial Ability

Financial Support Declaration confirming sufficient funds are available for the student (and dependents, if applicable) for at least one academic year. That funding is expected to continue throughout the course of study. The declaration must be signed by the applicant and any sponsor(s).
Official bank statements issued by a financial institution demonstrating sufficient funds to cover one year of the cost of attendance.
U.S. immigration regulations prohibit waiver of financial documentation. Without this information, the Form I-20 cannot be issued. Financial documentation must be dated within three (3) months.

Immigration Documentation

Applicants must also submit:

Copy of passport identification page
Copy of visa and most recent I-94, if currently in the United States
Transfer form, SEVIS ID, and the transferring institution’s SEVP code, if transferring from another SEVP-certified institution (Most recent I-20, and EAD if applicable)

I-20 Issuance and Enrollment

After admission and submission of all required immigration documentation, the Designated School Official (DSO) will review the materials for eligibility. If the applicant meets SEVP requirements and confirms enrollment, the University may issue the Form I-20.

Students must complete the University enrollment agreement and required disclosures before the Form I-20 can be issued.

Accepted students are responsible for paying first-semester tuition and fees no later than ten (10) days before the program start date. Failure to submit payment may result in cancellation of the Form I-20.

Upon arrival in the United States, students must report to the University’s Designated School Official (DSO) and provide copies of all travel documents during their International Student Check-In.
Application deadlines and additional instructions for international students are available on the University website or through the International Supplemental Application.

For questions, contact the Enrollment Department at international@usuniversity.edu or the Designated School Official at DSOGA@usuniversity.edu