International Students

In addition to the standard application materials, international students must also provide the following material before their application will be reviewed:

• International students whose first language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit scores as part of the application documents. Only applicants with TOEFL scores of 550 or higher on the paper-based test, 213 or higher on the computer-based test, or 79 or higher on the internet-based test will be considered for admission to a graduate program.
  
• International students are also required to provide a completed Certification of Finances form, which can be downloaded by following the previous link. A completed Affidavit of Support Form must be provided if applicable.
  
• English translations of all transcripts from prior college/university study. Translations must show degree received and be notarized.
  
• Students requiring a student visa may have different deadlines than other students. Please check with the USM Office of International Exchange at the contact information below.

USM's International Exchange office is located in 101 Payson-Smith on the Portland campus and can be contacted at 207-780-5617 or 1-800-800-4USM (4876), ext. 5617. E-mail messages can be directed to:

Kimberly Sinclair at ksinc@usm.maine.edu or
Domenica Cipollone at domenica@usm.maine.edu

The office fax number is 207-780-4933. All visa questions should be directed to this office. To visit their website please follow this link: http://www.usm.maine.edu/international.