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1 I appreciate your interest in graduate study at East Carolina University. I have attached the instructions for international applicants (general instructions, financial costs of attending ECU, and insurance requirements). Please complete these forms and mail them to the Graduate School office together with a US$50 application fee. The final processing of all applications will occur only with the receipt of all materials (application form, transcripts, letters of reference, standardized test scores including the TOEFL) and the application fee. Due to the increased costs of mailing international applications we no longer mail applications overseas. Please print this message and complete the application form to apply to the ECU Graduate School. If you have additional questions please contact me. To identify graduate programs and chairpersons please visit our web site at Thank you for your interest in attending East Carolina University Graduate School. An application is attached, which you should complete and return with a U.S.$50 nondeductible, nonrefundable application fee. Please make arrangements with a bank in your area to pay this fee through an international correspondent bank in the United States. Carefully review the instructions and supply complete answers to all questions. You must return this application and all supporting documents to the GRADUATE SCHOOL, EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, USA DEADLINES: The Graduate School must also receive transcripts of all course work, letters of recommendation, and standardized test scores as described below. Applications for the fall semester must be received by February 1, and all credentials must be received as soon as possible thereafter, but no later than June 1, to ensure time for processing visa paperwork. We expect most students to apply for fall enrollment. Exceptions will be made for students who must enroll in the spring if all application materials are received by October 15. TRANSCRIPTS: One copy of an official transcript or documents with official seals as evidence of college work completed are required. Such documents must indicate that at a minimum a bachelor's degree or its equivalent has been awarded by an accredited college or university. To apply for the EdD program, you must also have a master's degree from an accredited institution. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Two letters of recommendation should be sent from persons who can attest directly to your academic competence or ability to do graduate work. The letters must be sent directly to the Graduate School. Counselor education, library and information studies, the School of Music, the School of Social Work, and the EdD in educational leadership require three letters. Letters are not required for business administration, elementary education, health education, exercise and sport science, mathematics, physics, rehabilitation studies, or science education. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: If English is not your native language, you are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), which is administered at many sites worldwide. Your score on this test must be forwarded to the Graduate School by the testing service. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the writing test and 213 on the computer based test is required. Schools or departments may have higher minimum requirements. STANDARDIZED TESTS: Scores from one or more standardized tests are required for admission to all graduate programs. These must be forwarded to the Graduate School by the testing service. The Graduate School requires official test center copies of all test scores. However, students may send temporary photocopies in advance of the official copy to the Graduate School if applying during the peak months of November through March to facilitate review. However, the College of Business will not accept copies of the GMAT or TOEFL. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) are administered worldwide by the Educational Testing Service. All master's programs (except those in the School of Business) as well as the doctoral programs require the general test of the GRE. The graduate programs in accounting and business administration require the GMAT. In the School of Education, only adult education and counselor education do not require North Carolina Teaching Certification for admission. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS (Please read carefully.) The application forms include financial information that you must provide. No application will be reviewed unless this financial information is provided and the student provides certified evidence of financial resources.

2 Your application will be processed only when all supporting documents have been received by the Graduate School. The department in which you want to study will review your credentials and make a recommendation to the Graduate School. Applicants are admitted only upon the issuance of a formal letter of admission by the Graduate School. If you are accepted into a program, additional papers will be sent to you to document your medical history. These records, as well as evidence of the purchase of health and accident insurance, will be required before you can register for course work. ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENSES FOR SINGLE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR Fall (4 ½ mo) Spring (4 ½ mo) Total (9 mo) Summer (3 mo) Total (12 mo) Tuition and Fees (1) $6,446 $6,446 $12,893 $3,786 $16,679 Living Expenses (2) $3,050 $3,050 $6,100 $2,250 $8,350 Books and Supplies $ ,000 Medical Insurance (3) $ Totals (4) $10,316 $10,316 $20,163 $6,336 $26,499 (1) Tuition and fees may be increased by the North Carolina Legislature without notice. The fees above are the costs of full-time enrollment for the academic year. (2) Living expenses cover rent, food, clothing, and incidentals. (3) All international students must purchase mandatory health insurance from the university. (4) All other items are estimates and should be considered as the minimum. New students will need funds immediately upon arrival to cover payment of tuition and fees as well as housing and the purchase of new household items and clothing. Assistantships, if awarded, are paid out at intervals and are not available at the beginning of the semester for payment of tuition. Married students should plan for an additional $3,000 to $4,000 per year for each dependent. East Carolina University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability. An equal opportunity/affirmative action university, which accommodates the needs of individuals with disabilities. Paul D. Tschetter Interim Dean Graduate School East Carolina University tschetterp@mail.ecu.edu Home page: Fax: Phone:

3 International Application for Graduate Admission for Non-USA Citizens United States Social Security Number (if you have one) - - Term and year you wish to enter the university: Fall (August) Spring (January) 1 st Summer (May) 2 nd Summer (June) 1. Family (Surname) First (Given) Middle 2. Address (where visa form can be mailed) Telephone number where you may be reached (include country and city code): If you have access to a fax machine, please list the complete number (include country and city code). If you have access to , please list your address. 3. Permanent address in home country: 4. Male Female Single Married Month/Day/Year 5. Country of citizenship City and Country of Birth 6. I plan to come to the university: Alone With spouse With children If a spouse or children will be coming with you, please give the full names and dates of birth below: Spouse 7. Please provide the most recent test dates of the standardized admissions exams you have taken (Month/Day/Year). (Note: An official copy of each exam score must be received by the Graduate School before acceptance into the program.) Miller Analogies Test (MAT) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) Toefl

4 8. How did you learn about East Carolina University? 9. Expected area of study? Degree: Master s Doctoral Program 10. Education Record: List names and dates of attendance of all colleges, universities, and specialized institutions (including intensive English programs) you have attended. An official transcript from each institution is required to complete your application. Transcripts from international institutions must be translated into English. For evaluation purposes, all international college transcripts should be accompanied by appropriate course descriptions and grade key. of Institution Location Attendance Degree/Diploma/ (City, Country) (From-To) Certificate Received 11. Person to be notified in an emergency: In the USA Telephone Number Postal Address City State Zip Code In your home country Telephone Number Postal Address City State/Province Country Postal Code I certify that the statements made in this application are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. If admitted, I agree to comply with the rules and regulations of the university. I understand that falsification of credentials or failure to provide full documentation may result in the cancellation of my admission. Signature of Applicant Date

5 Confidential Financial Information Country of Residence Last (Family) First Middle No application will be reviewed unless financial information is provided below and the student provides certified evidence of financial resources. These resources must be from you, family, or friends and may be supplemented by university assistantships obtained through the academic department. Availability of university assistantship funds varies from year to year. Therefore, no student will be accepted, regardless of qualifications, who must rely completely on university support. Some fellowships and financial awards may be available from individual departments. Information on available financial resources may be forwarded to applicants once required test scores and financial information have been received. Can you pay your round-trip to the United States? Do you plan to attend summer school? Yes No Yes No Specify the amount, in U.S. dollars, that will be available to you for your education each year of your enrollment. What is the present exchange rate of your currency to the U.S. dollar? =$1.00 ( ) Date Person Providing Funds Relationship to Student Amount/Year I certify that this information is complete and correct. I understand that falsification or failure to supply correct information may lead to the disqualification of my application for admission to East Carolina University. Signature Date The following statement and a separate current letter on bank letterhead must be signed by a consular or bank official: This is to certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the above information furnished by the applicant is a true and accurate statement of the financial resources available to the individual for study in the United States. Date Signature Position Address Telephone Number An equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, which accommodates the needs of individuals with disabilities.