Greetings Prospective International Student

I hope you have taken the time to browse around our web site and see what a great place Hardin-Simmons University is. We are excited that you have taken the opportunity to explore your options of becoming an International Student. We hope that you will consider Hardin-Simmons as you try to find the university that best fits your needs. Below, you will find the information you need to start your enrollment process. Again, thank you for your time!

** Attention!! **
All paperwork must be completed and in our office by these deadline dates:
For Fall semester enrollment: April 1st
For Spring semester enrollment: September 1st

Below you will find a requirements checklist and some very valuable information on your application process. Please read it very carefully.

Requirements Checklist

• A formal application.
• A U.S. $50 non refundable application fee.
• A current health form.
• A housing application.
• A U.S. $100 property deposit (if you plan to live in university housing), refundable at the time the student leaves Hardin-Simmons University.
• Official documentation of secondary education. this must be in English; if original is in another language, a certified translation must be sent. Courses must include 3 years of English, 3 years of math, 2 years of social science, and 2 years of science along with 7 additional "elective" classes. International students in the British system must have the equivalent of 5 "0-level" passes in non duplicating academic subjects, with a distribution in English, mathematics, social sciences, and natural science, preferably passed in one sitting. Official certificates are required.
• A satisfactory TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) of at least 550 or 213 on the computer based test.
• Official documentation (certificates, diplomas, transcripts, grade reports, mark sheets, etc.) for any college level work completed.
• A notarized financial statement from parents or sponsor indicating ability and willingness to provide for all financial needs must be accompanied by evidence of available resources in the form of a bank statement.
• WE HAVE NO FINANCIAL AID FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS. We do, however, offer academic scholarships for a 25 or better on the ACT or an 1140 on the SAT. You may choose to take the ACT or SAT in the place of, or in addition to, the TOEFL. Since part-time job opportunities for international students are limited by law to those which do not displace U.S. citizens or residents (and are therefore scarce), please do not depend on part-time employment to assist in meeting your expenses at Hardin-Simmons University.
• Two personal references. One reference must be provided by a school counselor, administrator, or teacher. One additional reference should be submitted by the student's pastor or close friend.

All materials must be sent in together. Partial application packets will not be considered.

Upon receipt of all required materials, credentials will be evaluated and a decision will be made regarding admission to Hardin-Simmons University. Approved applicants will receive a letter of notification.

The University requires that all international students post a deposit of U.S. $1,000 before an I-20 is issued. The letter of approval for admission will also request that this deposit be mailed as soon as possible. AN I-20 WILL NOT BE SENT TO THE APPROVED APPLICANT UNTIL THIS DEPOSIT IS RECEIVED.

The international deposit of U.S. $1,000 may only be utilized toward payment of the student's final semester's expenses and will not be released at an earlier date. If an international student graduates, transfers to another school, or decides to leave Hardin-Simmons University for any other reason, the deposit will be applied to the balance due to HSU and any residual amount refunded to the student. SHOULD AN I-20 BE ISSUED AND A STUDENT FAIL TO ENROLL, THE DEPOSIT IS FORFEITED BY THE STUDENT. Appeals may be addressed to the Assistant Director of Admissions.

Once you have been approved for admission to Hardin-Simmons University, and once your U.S. $1,000 deposit has been received, an I-20 will be mailed to you. This document, along with a valid passport and evidence of support- usually a bank statement or affidavit of support- must be taken to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Upon arrival of these documents, the Embassy or Consulate will issue a student visa for your entry into the U.S. as an F-1 Foreign Student.