All the need to know information when applying to be at Pittsburg State University as an international student
Application Procedures and Fee
Several items must be submitted by International students in order to complete the application process. It is important that students allow enough time to complete the application process for the semester they wish to enter.
Application Deadlines
Fall (August) - June 1
Spring (January) - October 15
*All documents must be received by the deadline dates.
A non-refundable $60 graduate application fee is required for Masters and Specialist in Education degree-seeking students.
Payment for the application fee can be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment by bank draft will not be accepted.
Academic Records
The Application for Admission will not be reviewed until all transcripts are on file and the application fee is paid. The supporting application materials are non-refundable.
Students must submit an official transcript from each institution they attended. Translated degree certificate or diploma is required that states degree received, degree confirmed date, and major.
If applying online, students are encouraged to immediately send copies of their coursework (unofficial transcripts) as soon as the application has been submitted, or mail them with their other application materials so that initial review of their past study can begin.
Transcripts are considered both in the native language and translated into English. Students who received their undergraduate degree at Pittsburg State University do not need to submit a copy of their PSU undergraduate transcript.
*Please note that a 2.7/4.0 converted grade point average is required for admission to any of our graduate programs.
The transcript should clearly indicate:
Copies of transcript submitted by students are not considered official.
Financial Support Requirements
The U.S. Government requires International students to demonstrate their financial ability to pay for graduate work before they can become students in the United States.
Evidence of financial resources consists of two documents.
Language Requirements
It is required that International applicants present a passing score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Pearson Test of English (PTE).
The minimum score levels required for various degree programs at Pittsburg State University range from:
TOEFL: 520/68 to 550/79
IELTS: 6.0 to 6.5
PTE: 47 to 53
Depending on the program, a minimum score of 5.0 or 5.5 in each band of the IELTS is required. If a lower score is earned in any of the five band scores, the overall score cannot be accepted. Each program is listed below with their respected language requirements.
Students may not enroll in any graduate level academic coursework until this requirement has been met and will not become fully admitted until they satisfy their program's TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE requirements.
Official scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. The university code for Pittsburg State University is 6336. You do not need to include a departmental code. Unofficial or examinee's copies/score sheets will be used for initial review only.
The TOEFL/IELTS/PTE is not required if:
Students who do not meet the TOEFL/IELTS/PTE requirement are encouraged to make application to the Intensive English Program (IEP). Enrollment in IEP does not guarantee that a student satisfies the academic standards for admission into a graduate program.
Successful completion of the Pittsburg State University Intensive English Program (IEP) may be substituted for a TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score, unless otherwise indicated.
All programs require a completed bachelors degree in a related field and are also subject to departmental requirements. Visit the program's page for other specific admission requirements.
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
The Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) is required only of students who are applicants to the Masters of Business Administration program. It is required of both American and International students.
If opportunity to take the GMAT is not available in the home country, students may be admitted conditionally with the College of Business approval.
However, if the student does not receive the required GMAT score in the first term of study at Pittsburg State University, he or she will not be allowed full admission to the MBA program and will have to withdraw or select another major.
Transfer Students
Students who are currently attending another U.S. institution must have the information on the International Student Transfer Form completed and sent to the Graduate Admission Office.
Dependents
Please complete the Dependents Form for each dependent that will accompany you to Pittsburg State University. If additional space is required, please make additional copies of this form.
I-20 and Express Mailing Fee for I-20
The I-20 will be sent with the admission letter once all application materials are received, have been reviewed, and admission (either conditional or fully) to a degree program has been granted.
The I-20 can be emailed or mailed. Please complete this form to select how you would like to receive the I-20. Students who select to have their I-20 mailed will pay a mailing fee, the cost will be determined by the mailing address/location.
SEVIS Fee
The United States Department of Homeland Security implemented a fee, called the SEVIS Fee, as of September 2, 2004. If you are applying for a visa from outside the United States, you may be required to pay the fee.
Who is required to pay the SEVS fee:
Who is NOT required to pay the SEVIS fee?
The SEVIS fee only needs to be paid once. For international students that apply for admission to more than one school in the United States, the SEVIS fee can be used for any school. However, you must attend the school whose immigration documents you use to obtain your visa.
If you prefer, Pittsburg State University's International Programs and Services Office will assist you in paying this required fee. Simply include the fee with the application fee or complete and return the credit card authorization form. We will pay the fee for you and send you proof of payment with your immigration document. Please note that the SEVIS fee will not be processed until your immigration document is issued.
If you prefer to pay the fee yourself, payment information may be found at: https://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/index.htm
If you have already paid this fee, please disregard this information.
Housing and Health Insurance
Information regarding available on-campus housing can be obtained by contacting the Housing Office at Pittsburg State University. In your correspondence, please state the date of your arrival and the length of time that you will need housing. Be sure to indicate any special housing needs. The Housing Office will try to give you suggestions of housing options that you can then contact for more information.
All International students must purchase health insurance. The university offers a health plan that is available to students and can be purchased on campus.
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Pittsburg State University offers graduate assistantships in most academic departments and some administrative departments. Assistantships are available as teaching, administrative and research. Students interested in applying for as assistantship must contact each department they are interested in working for to complete an application.
For more information on scholarships and financial assistance for International students, click the link below.
Forms
Statement of Financial Information and Certification of Support
Statement of Financial Information and Certification of Support (Exchange)
Advanced Tuition Deposit for Applicants from Kenya, Togo, Nigeria, and Ghana
Advanced Tuition Deposit for Applicants from India
GDPR Consent Form (for EU applicants)
International Graduate Student Application (PDF)
In order to begin a graduate program at Pittsburg State University, all International students must submit an official, passing TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score to the Graduate Admission Office. Students who do not submit such a score will be denied admission. Students who do not have passing scores are required to apply for PSU's Intensive English Program (IEP), get enrolled and complete the program. After the student has graduated from IEP then they can apply for Graduate School.
* Click here for additional information regarding IEP.
How to Submit Test Scores to PSU:
TOEFL: Contact ETS and request that your score be sent to PSU electronically. Our university code is 6336. You do not need to enter a departmental code. Please visit their site for more information: www.ets.org/toefl
IELTS: Contact IELTS and request that an official score sheet be sent to PSU. Please visit their site for more information: www.ielts.org
(IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations).
PTE: Contact PTE and request that your official score be sent to PSU. Please visit their site for more information: www.pearsonpte.com
Successful completion of the Pittsburg State University Intensive English Program may be substituted for a TOEFL or IELTS score unless otherwise indicated.
All programs require a completed bachelors degree in a related field and are also subject to departmental requirements. Visit the program's page for other specific admission requirements.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
Additional requirements:
Master of Science in Biology
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
Master of Science in Chemistry
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
Additional requirements:
Master of Science in Career and Technical Education
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
Additional requirements:
Additional admission requirements for College Teaching applicants
Additional admission requirements for Family and Consumer Sciences applicants
Additional admission requirements for Technical Teacher Education applicants
Master of Art in Communication
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
*Intensive English Program (IEP) may not be substituted for TOEFL for admission to this department.
Additional requirements:
Additional admission requirements for Communication applicants
Master of Science in School Counseling
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
*Intensive English Program (IEP) may not be substituted for TOEFL for admission to this department.
Additional requirements:
Application Deadlines:
Fall (August) - March 1 deadline
Spring (January) - October 1 deadline
Additional admission requirements for School Counseling applicants
Ed.S. in School Psychology
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
*Intensive English Program (IEP) may not be substituted for TOEFL for admission to this department.
Additional requirements:
Application Deadlines:
Fall (August) - March 1 deadline
Spring (January) - October 1 deadline
Additional admission requirements for School Psychology applicants
Master of Engineering Technology (MET)
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
Additional requirements:
Additional admission requirements for Engineering Technology applicants
Master of Art in English
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
*Intensive English Program (IEP) may not be substituted for TOEFL for admission to this department.
**The following TOEFL section scores (or their IELTS or Duolingo equivalency) is required: Listening 16; Speaking 20; Reading 20; Writing 20
Additional requirements:
Additional admission requirements for English (Creative Writing) applicants
Additional admission requirements for English (Literature) applicants
Additional admission requirements for English (Professional Writing) applicants
Master of Art in History
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
Additional requirements:
Master of Materials Science
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
Master of Science in Mathematics
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
Additional requirements:
Additional admission requirements for Mathematics applicants
Master of Music
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
Additional requirements:
Additional admission requirements for Music (Choral Conducting) applicants
Additional admission requirements for Music (Instrumental Conducting) applicants
Additional admission requirements for Music (Instrumental Performance) applicants
Additional admission requirements for Music (Vocal Performance) applicants
Additional admission requirements for Music Education (Instrumental) applicants
Additional admission requirements for Music Education (Vocal) applicants
Master of Science in Nursing
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
*Intensive English Program (IEP) may not be substituted for TOEFL for admission to this department.
Application:
departmental application
Additional admission requirements for Nursing applicants
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
*Intensive English Program (IEP) may not be substituted for TOEFL for admission to this department.
Additional requirements:
Master of Science in Physics
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
Master of Science in Psychology
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
*Intensive English Program (IEP) may not be substituted for TOEFL for admission to this department.
Additional requirements:
Application deadlines:
Fall (August) - March 1
Spring (January) - October 1
Additional admission requirements for Psychology applicants
Additional admission requirements for Psychology (Behavior Analysis) applicants
Master of Science in Technology
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
An additional on-site English assessment will be given to all MST international students prior to enrollment to determine if foundational English classes are required.
Additional admission requirements for Technology applicants
Additional admission requirements for Technology (Automotive Technology) applicants
Ed.S. in Workforce Development and Education
Student must meet one of the following language requirements:
*Master's degree in a related field is required.
Additional requirements:
Additional admission requirements for Workforce Development and Education applicants