International Students

All First Time Entering international applicants must:

Complete the Application for Admission no less than 60 days prior to date of expected enrollment.
Pay the International Admissions Application Fee of US$50 to SAU Tech Business office.
Submit official foreign high school and university (if applicable) transcripts listing courses, examinations, grades, and marks sent directly to the Primary Designated School Official (Primary DSO) from your high school and/or college/university. Photocopies of foreign transcripts may be temporarily accepted if an official at the American Embassy or a known world organization certifies them. Documentation must be presented in English.
Submit the completed Affidavit of Support and supporting documentation, such as bank statements or a bank letter stating required funds are available to support educational and living expenses.
Submit copies of immigration documentation, such as passports, US Visa (if applicable), I-20 from current school (if applicable), and/or I-94 (if applicable).
Submit evidence of the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to enable successful completion of college level courses. This may be accomplished by providing: proof of a score of 500 or higher on the TOEFL, 173 or higher on the computerized TOEFL, 61 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL, a score of Band 5.5 (overall) on the IELTS, proof of successful completion of Level 109 at an ELS Language Center or its equivalent, proof of successful completion of EF Level 4, a score of 410 on the SAU Verbal or a score of 19 on the ACT English, or completion of Level 4 of ELS Program. Some English speaking countries are exempt from this requirement.
Submit immunization records showing proof of two MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) shots and any other health certificates as required by state or federal regulations.
Submit college entrance examination/placement score reports (ACCUPLACER, ACT, ASSET, COMPASS, or SAT). Placement test scores are required as part of the admission process. The student may take a placement test after arrival at SAU Tech but prior to registration, if necessary.

*Southern Arkansas University Tech requires all international students to have a group plan insurance provided by Lewermark Student Insurance. Health, medical evacuation and repatriation benefits are included in the plan. Southern Arkansas University Tech will purchase the insurance for the student upon arrival, and the cost for the insurance will be billed to the international students account.

All Transfer international students must:

Complete the Application for Admission no less than 30 days prior to date of expected enrollment.
Pay the International Admissions Application Fee of US$50 to SAU Tech Business office.
Submit official foreign high school and university (if applicable) transcripts listing courses, examinations, grades, and marks sent directly to the Primary Designated School Official (Primary DSO) from your high school and/or college/university. Photocopies of foreign transcripts may be temporarily accepted if an official at the American Embassy or a known world organization certifies them. Documentation must be presented in English.
Submit the completed Affidavit of Support and supporting documentation, such as bank statements or a bank letter stating required funds are available to support educational and living expenses.
Submit copies of immigration documentation, such as passports, US Visa (if applicable), I-20 from current school (if applicable), and/or I-94 (if applicable).
Submit evidence of the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to enable successful completion of college level courses. This may be accomplished by providing: proof of a score of 500 or higher on the TOEFL, 173 or higher on the computerized TOEFL, 61 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL, a score of Band 5.5 (overall) on the IELTS, proof of successful completion of Level 109 at an ELS Language Center or its equivalent, proof of successful completion of EF Level 4, a score of 410 on the SAU Verbal or a score of 19 on the ACT English, or completion of Level 4 of ELS Program. Some English speaking countries are exempt from this requirement. This requirement may be waived based on the student’s past academic record.
Submit immunization records showing proof of two MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) shots and any other health certificates as required by state or federal regulations.
Submit college entrance examination/placement score reports (ACCUPLACER, ACT, ASSET, COMPASS, or SAT). Placement test scores are required as part of the admission process. The student may take a placement test after arrival at SAU Tech but prior to registration, if necessary. This requirement may be waived based on the student’s past academic record.

F1 students attending another college or university (concurrent students) must follow our application process to take transfer credit classes at SAU Tech. If you are a degree-seeking student at another college, please apply to SAU Tech as a non-degree seeking international student.

All Concurrent international students must:

Complete the Application for Admission.
Pay the International Admissions Application Fee of US$50 to the SAU Tech Business office.
Submit the Concurrent Credit Enrollment Form to the Primary Designated School Official. This document is available on the SAU Tech website.
Provide proof of eligibility for requested courses, if necessary.