This application is for use by prospective Metropolitan State College of Denver (Metro State) students who are or will be in the United States on nonimmigrant visas (F, J, H, B, etc.). Applicants who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, refugee, asylee, or undocumented should complete the regular application for admission, available from the Office of Admissions.

GENERAL INFORMATION
We are pleased that you are applying for admission to Metropolitan State College of Denver (Metro State). Please read the following information carefully before completing the application. We will not process an application until all documentation has been received including the application, application fee of $40, proof of English proficiency, financial documentation, and all transcripts (in original language and English translation). To ensure timely notification, be sure to fill out the application completely.

This application is for those who are or will be in the U.S. on nonimmigrant visas (F, J, H, B, etc.). Applicants who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, refugee, asylee, or undocumented must complete the regular Application for Admission, available from the Office of Admissions. Metro State is currently only authorized to issue I-20’s for F-1 visa students and accompanying dependents (who will request F-2 visas as part of your F-1 visa application). We are not authorized to issue IAP-66’s for J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa students.

There are two application deadlines for International Student Applications. Applicants who are applying from their home country or are not currently in the US on a student (F-1) or work visa, the application deadlines are June 1st for fall semester, November 1st for spring semester and March 1st for summer semester. The application deadline for currently in status transfer F-1 students and work visa applicants is 5 weeks before the fall and summer semester begins and November 21st for the Spring 2009 semester. For the exact transfer F-1/work visa application deadline contact the Office of International Student Admissions by phoning 303-556-5714.

If you are ineligible for admission or admitted but do not enroll for the stated term, your file will remain active for one year from your original term of application. After that time, a new application, fee and all required credentials must be resubmitted for continued admission consideration.

PERSONAL/DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

1. Use your complete legal name. Do not use nicknames.
2. If you have a U.S. social security number please provide it here, it will be used for identification purposes only. All applicants are assigned a student identification number. If you have previously applied or attended Metro State please provide your former Metro State assigned identification number.
3. Per SEVIS regulations foreign mailing address information is required for all F-1 visa students
4. A complete birth date is required. If you are converting your birth date from another calendar to the Julian calendar, make sure you provide consistent information on all U.S. educational or immigration documents.

PLANS
Indicate the major field you intend to study. Place the appropriate three-letter major code in the boxes. We are unable to issue the I-20 without a declared major.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

1. Applicants are required to show official proof of English proficiency in the form of a score of at least 72 on the internet-based (iBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (equivalent to a 200 on the computer-based TOEFL (CBT) and/or 533 on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT)). An official TOEFL score, sent directly from TOEFL Services in New Jersey to Metro State, is required. Please indicate Metro State's institution code of 4505 when requesting your score to be sent, or when you register to take the exam. Scores older than 2 years are not acceptable. For TOEFL information click on this link www.toefl.org or phone 1-609-771-7100
2. The TOEFL is not required for applicants who (a) hold an associate degree from an American community college, (b) have graduated from an American high school that they attended at least two years, (c) have passed a U.S. General Education Development (GED) test, or (d) are lifetime residents of Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand or the United Kingdom.
3. If you are applying for admission on a visa other than F, please contact International Student Admissions by phoning 303-556-3058 for possible alternatives to the TOEFL.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

1. Metropolitan State College of Denver is a public-supported college. There are no academic scholarships or financial aid for applicants attending on nonimmigrant visas. Most students on visas will pay nonresident tuition.
2. Affidavits of support and bank letters, indicating a minimum balance of $27,200 and the currency domination, must be original (NO faxes) and current, i.e., no more than six months old from the day classes begin. For the Affidavit of Support, Metro State requires a simple letter signed and dated by your sponsor stating that they ___________ (sponsor name) will cover all your __________________ (student name) expenses while you attend Metro State.
3. If you will be living with a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and this party signs a statement that you will be living with them, and that you will not be charged room and board expenses, the amount of financial support documentation will be reduced to $21,000.
4. If you will be accompanied by dependents, additional living expenses in the amount of $6,000 for your spouse and $5,000 for each child must be documented.
5. Applicants on visas who are not on government scholarships are required to pay their first semester tuition and fees in full after being admitted but prior to registering for courses. However, you should not pay this advance tuition until your have been officially admitted to the college.
6. For possible athletic scholarships, please contact the appropriate coach. These scholarships normally cover only tuition and occasionally fees and books. Additional financial support documentation for the remainder of the total expenses for the academic year will be required as detailed above.

SECONDARY EDUCATION

1. Foreign educational records include transcripts of marks, certificates, and/or diplomas. Unless the school or Ministry of Education issues the document in English, both the original language and certified English translation of each document are required.
2. If possible, please have the school or Ministry send official transcripts directly to Metro State. If this is not possible, please send certified copies of the documents. Once on campus, original, official documents must be presented for verification.
3. When applicable, official U.S. high school transcripts, ACT or SAT results, and/or GED results must be sent directly from the school/agency to Metro State.
   Mailing Address:
   P.O. Box 173362
   Campus Box 44
   Denver, CO 80217-3362

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

1. Please indicate the complete name(s) of the college/university. Do not abbreviate. If the foreign college is part of a larger university, please indicate the university name also.
2. College/university transcripts may be required if secondary school education is not considered equivalent to high school graduation in the United States, or to waive the TOEFL requirement using the American community college associate degree exemption.
3. Students having no foreign college/university experience, and who have completed at least 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of transferable credits from an accredited American college or university, will not be required to provide foreign secondary school records when the American college/university transcript is received by our office.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A TRANSFER CREDIT EVALUATION

1. United States college/university transcripts must be sent directly to Metro State from the issuing institution. U.S. High School/College transcripts and/or test scores should be mailed directly from the institution to P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 44, Denver, CO 80217-3362
2. If possible, please have foreign colleges/universities send transcripts directly to Metro State. If this is not possible, send certified copies of documents. Once on campus, you must present original, official documents, including any diplomas, for verification.
3. Additionally, foreign secondary school credentials are required before foreign college/university transcripts will be evaluated for credit.

CERTIFICATION/SIGNATURE

1. All applicants on student (F-1) visas must complete the information on their current/last school/college attendance and, if applicable, occupational practical training (OPT).
2. Your electronic signature, date, email address and box check certification are required for submission.
3. Payment of the nonrefundable $40 application fee is required of all applicants. To submit the application online you must include credit card information. If you are not paying by credit card, please print out this application and mail it to Metropolitan State College of Denver, International Student Admissions, P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 16, Denver, CO 80217-3362 with a check or money order for $40 US. International Student applications submitted without payment of the required $40 application fee will not be processed. The only exception to the application fee requirement is for readmission applications. A readmission applicant is a person who has previously completed courses at Metro State paying tuition at our college.

MAJOR CODES

Department Code Department Code Accounting ACC Individualized Degree Program IDP African American Studies AAS Industrial Design IND Anthropology ANT Journalism JRN Art ART Land Use LUS Aviation Management AMG Management MGT Aviation Technology ATV Marketing MKT Behavioral Science BHS Mathematics MTH Biology BIO Mech Engineering Tech MET Chemistry CHE Meteorology MTR Chicano Studies CHS Modern Languages MDL Civil Engineering Technology CET Music Education MED Communications (Technical) see Technical   Music MUS Computer Information Systems CIN Nursing** UNN Computer Science CSI Philosophy PHI Criminal Justice & Criminology CJC Physics PHY Economics ECO Political Science PSC Electrical Engineering Tech. EET Psychology PSY English ENG Recreation Professions RECR Environmental Science ENS Social Work SWK Finance FIN Sociology SOC Health Care Management* HCM Special Education SED History HIS Speech Communication SPC Hospitality, Tourism & Events HTE Surveying & Mapping SUM Human Development HDV Travel Administration TAD Human Performance & Sport HPS Technical Communications TCM Human Services HSP Theatre THE Integrative Therapeutic Practices ITP UNDECLARED UND *Upper Division **Two nursing programs: Nursing Completion Program (upper-divsion only for RNs) and Accelerated Nursing Progam (requires previous B.A./B.S. degree). Call 303-556-4391.

TEACHER LICENSURE

Program Code Teacher Licensure Program LTLG

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Estimated Expenses for the Academic Year*

Fall and Spring Semesters Combined:
Tuition rate listed is full-time (12 semester hours).

Optional Summer Semester
(Tuition rate listed is full-time for summer which is 8 semester hours, part-time enrollment is also available):

* These amounts may change without notice. A $50 matriculation fee is charged the first semester students register for classes.

Academic Calendar/Application Deadline

The academic calendar consists of two 16-week semesters and an optional 10-week summer semester. Applicants who are applying from their home country or are not currently in the US on a student (F-1) or work visa, the application deadlines are June 1st for fall semester, November 1st for spring semester and March 1st for summer semester.

CHECKLIST OF MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED

• Application for Admission with $40 nonrefundable fee
• Secondary school records and diploma
• English language proficiency (TOEFL)
• Financial support documents
• 250 word minimum personal essay (topic: Why did I choose Metro State?)
• College or university transcripts and diploma (if applicable) and they must be translated
• Passport that includes current visa, I-94 and I-20 ID for student and, if applicable, dependents (see below)

Documents may be submitted following the application and fee; however, all required materials must be received before an admissions decision can be made. Once your application has been determined admissible, you will be sent either the INS Form I-20 or SEVIS transfer form for currently in status transfer F-1 students. If applying from abroad, you must present the INS Form I-20 to the U.S. embassy/consulate with a valid passport, proof of payment of the $200 I-901 fee and separate financial support documentation to request the student (F-1) visa to enter the United States.

After acceptance to the College and before you register for classes you must:

1. Bring your passport (and dependents' passport, if applicable that includes current visa, I-94 and I-20 ID for verification and copying.
2. Make an Advance Tuition Payment for your entire first semester tuition and fees (a minimum of 12 semester hours for fall or spring semester - summer semester can be less than 12 hours). If you are on scholarship this advance payment may not be required.
3. Make a reservation to attend an International Student Orientation session.
4. Complete the "Next Steps" required of all new students. Specifically all students new to Metro State are required to attend a "regular" student orientation, complete assessment tests and obtain academic advising before they register for classes. Possible exceptions for U.S. college/university transfer students to the assessment tests and academic advising requirements will be determined after Metro State receives and evaluates the U.S. college/university transcripts. For additional information see "Steps to Success".

Once on campus, all students new to the college who are under 20 years of age and/or have never attended a U.S. college are required to attend an orientation and assessment session and obtain academic advising before they register for classes. Information on these sessions is available in the online class schedule.

Metropolitan State College of Denver is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the highest form of recognition for American colleges and universities. Metro State also holds accreditation/approval from various agencies for individual and professional programs.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

• NOTE: This is a secure transaction. Submitted information is encrypted over the network.
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Last (family or surname)
First
Middle
Student Number (U.S. Social Security Number or former Metro State student number or leave blank )
Other names which might appear on your academic or personal records:

Number and Street or P.O. Box
Town or City
State or Province
Country

Birth Date (mm/dd/yy )
Birthplace
City
Country
Gender	Male Female
Country of Citizenship
Intended or Current Visa Type (example: student F-1)
Sevis Number: (for current F-1 students applying to transfer to Metro State)

Year and semester of expected enrollment

Summer 2009 Fall 2009 Spring 2010

Select a Major from the list

Select A Major Accounting African American Studies Anthropology Art Aviation Management Aviation Technology Behavioral Science Biology Chemistry Chicano Studies Civil Engineering Technology Communication (Technical) Computer Information Systems Computer Science Criminal Justice & Criminology Economics Electrical Engineering Technology English Environmental Science Finance Health Care Management History Hospitality, Tourism & Events Human Development Human Performance & Sport Human Services Individualized Degree Program Integrative Therapeutic Practices Industrial Design Journalism Land Use Management Marketing Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Tech Meteorology Modern Languages Music Education Music Nursing Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Recreation Professions Social Work Sociology Special Education Speech Communication Surveying & Mapping Travel Administration Technical Communications Theatre UNDECLARED

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Financial support for tuition, fees, insurance, books, living expenses, transportation, etc., will be provided by (check all that apply):	Government scholarship Applicant Private sponsor (family or friend) Other
Will/are any dependent members of your family accompanying you?	Spouse Children         Number of Children:
Living expenses for spouse for one year is $6,000; for each child $5,000 For each dependent member requesting F-2 status you need to provide their full name, relationship, date of birth, county of birth and country of citizenship when you submit your financial support documentation. Applicants on government scholarship must provide an original and current scholarship letter.
Government scholarship/agency name:
Address:
If the applicant himself/herself has at least $24,000 (U.S. or equivalent), an original and current bank letter or statement indicating the amount on deposit is sufficient.

SECONDARY EDUCATION

Fill in name, location, and dates of high school currently attending or last attended.

Name of Foreign Secondary or High School (12th year)
State or Country
Years of Attendance
Month/Year Graduated
Average Grade, Percentage or Class
Name of Diploma/Certificate Awarded
Applicants who have completed secondary education under a foreign system must submit an original language transcript, certificate or diploma, and certified English translations. Original documents must be presented for verification prior to course registration.
Name of American High School (if applicable)
City
State
Years of Attendance
Month/Year Graduated or will graduate
Please request that an official transcript be mailed directly from your American high school to the Office of Admissions.

Students under 20 years of age who have completed an American-system high school education must present official results of the ACT or SAT examination and request that the high school send the official high school transcript directly to the Office of Admissions.
If you will be younger than 20 years of age, indicate when you took or plan to take one of the college entrance exams:	ACT (month/year) SAT (month/year)

If you did not graduate, have you earned a U.S. GED Certificate?	Yes No
If yes, you must request that an official copy of your GED test scores be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions.
If yes, list name of issuing state or agency:
Date: (mm/dd/yy)

Name of College or University (Foreign or U.S.) (list in order of attendance, most recent to last)	City	State or Country	Dates of Attendance (mm/yy)	Average Grade Percentage or Class	Name of Degree/Diploma
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Applicants who have completed post-secondary education under a foreign system must submit original language transcripts, certificates and/or diplomas, and certified English translations. Official, original documents must be presented prior to course registration, American college/university transcripts must be requested by the applicant to be sent directly from the college/university to the Office of Admissions at Metro State.

If you are currently in "Violation of Status" with Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS), by signing below you recognize that it is your responsibility to become reinstated to "Student Status" with INS.

I certify that I am or will be in the United States on a temporary nonimmigrant visa and, as such, am not required to be registered with the U.S. Selective Service Commission.

I have read and understand the instructions and the requirements for admissions contained in this application. I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that failure on my part to provide complete and accurate information or to keep the college informed about changed or additional information becomes sufficient cause for rejection, loss of credit, or dismissal. I further understand that if I am accepted and choose to enroll, I will complete a full-time course of studies each fall and spring semester and make satisfactory progress toward a degree.

By entering your name, today's date and checking the box at the end of this block, you are certifying that you are the person who has completed the information on this Web application for admission, and that you have read the instructions at the beginning.

First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Date (January 1, 2000)
Email (required)
Check this box to certify that you are the student indicated above and that you agree to the Statement of Certification.

APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT

Payment of the nonrefundable $40 application fee is required of all applicants. To submit the application online you must include credit card information. If you are not paying by credit card, please print out this application and mail it to Metropolitan State College of Denver, International Student Admissions, P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 16, Denver, CO 80217-3362 with a check or money order for $40 US. International Student applications submitted without payment of the required $40 application fee will not be processed. The only exception to the application fee requirement is for readmission applications. A readmission applicant is a person who has previously completed courses at Metro State paying tuition at our college.