Undergraduate Student
You’re a first-time student OR student with college transfer credits OR a student who has previously attended SUU and not in need of English language training.
Application Information
Submit required supporting documents securely. For admissions questions, contact intladm@suu.edu. Once you are admitted, you will be sent a letter of admission and an I-20. You will then schedule a visa interview to obtain your visa to study at SUU. The following information will be required of all foreign students who are applying for admission to Southern Utah University.
1. Application
Apply for Admission
Pay required $60 application fee (U.S. currency only), $35 for returning students.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester - July 1st
- Spring Semester - November 15th
NOTE: At least 1 month is required for school processing, express shipping, and embassy appointment.
2. English Proficiency
Proof of English proficiency is required for all applicants whose first language is not English. Students may show proficiency in English by providing scores for any one of the following:
Exams must not be over two years old at the time of application. Submitted scores must be an official report (screen shot not accepted).
Alternate English Proficiency Options
Applicants with an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an English speaking country may submit an official transcript as proof of English proficiency.
Transfer students from a U.S. college who have completed 24 or more credits at a 2.0 GPA or higher may submit an official transcript as proof of English proficiency.
Students who have successfully graduated from an English language program may submit an official transcript indicating graduation with an overall grade performance of at least 80% or a B average as proof of English proficiency.
Dual Enrollment Option
Students who qualify for the top level of the Intensive English Program are eligible for Dual Enrollment. Dual Enrollment allows students to take Intensive English Program level 6 AND classes within their major, at the same time. This is a one-semester program, offered Fall and Spring semesters only. Please refer to the chart below for English Proficiency minimums for the Dual Enrollment option.
Undergraduate English Proficiency Minimums
| Test |
Minimum Score |
School Code |
| TOEFL IBT |
68-70 |
4092 |
| TOEFL Paper Based |
497-524 |
4092 |
| IELTS |
5.5 |
Southern Utah University |
Exams must not be over two years old at the time of application. Submitted scores must be an official report (screen shot not accepted).
3. Transcripts
Official transcripts (record of courses taken and grades received) from each high school, college, and university attended must be submitted.
High School Transcripts
If you are a high school student or graduate and haven’t taken college courses after graduation, high school transcripts must be submitted on an official school document, which lists the name and address of the school, the dates enrolled, grading systems, description of each subject, and mark or grade earned in each subject. Foreign transcripts will be converted to a U.S. 4.0 grade point average (GPA) scale and must meet a 2.0 minimum GPA requirement.
International College Transcripts
All international transcripts must be evaluated and converted into the US grading system through an International Evaluation Service listed below:
* Requires Certified English translations of all educational documents to be evaluated.
4. Passport
Please provide a copy of the photo page of your passport. As per the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services requirements, the student's name of record will be as shown in the machine-readable section of the passport.
5. Finances
International students are required to demonstrate that funds are available for the first year of study. An official document from a banking institution showing the amount of funds available must accompany the International Undergraduate Student Financial Form.
Estimated tuition and fees for international students
For more information about the application requirements, please contact your International Admissions Counselor.
*If transferring from within the U.S., once all supporting documents have been received you will be sent a Transfer Clearance Form to complete the SUU International Transfer Student admission process. This form will provide the information necessary for your current school to transfer your government record to SUU.
Students who have previously attended SUU must be in good academic standing (a minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA) in order to be unconditionally readmitted. Students with less than 2.0, left on probation, or were academically suspended must request a review by the Academic Standards and Admissions Committee.
Graduate Student
You’re a student desiring to apply to a graduate/masters level program in one of SUU’s eight programs, whether online or on campus.
Application Information
Intensive English Program (IEP)
Any student ready for higher education but requires English language training no matter the level of studies will begin here.
Online Application
Application Information
Submit required supporting documents securely. For admissions questions, contact intladm@suu.edu. Once you are admitted, you will be sent a letter of admission and an I-20. You will then schedule a visa interview to obtain your visa to study at SUU. The following information will be required of all foreign students who are applying for admission to Southern Utah University.
1. Application
Apply for Admission
Pay required $60 application fee (U.S. currency only), $35 for returning students.
Application Deadlines
Students must apply 4 to 6 weeks before session start dates in order to allow time for application and visa processing. Please refer to program calendar for session start dates.
2. Transcripts
Official transcripts (record of courses taken and grades received) from each high school, college, and university attended must be submitted.
High School Transcripts
If you are a high school student or graduate and haven’t taken college courses after graduation, high school transcripts must be submitted on an official school document, which lists the name and address of the school, the dates enrolled, grading systems, description of each subject, and mark or grade earned in each subject. Foreign transcripts will be converted to a U.S. 4.0 grade point average (GPA) scale and must meet a 2.0 minimum GPA requirement.
International College Transcripts
All international transcripts must be evaluated and converted into the US grading system through an International Evaluation Service listed below:
* Requires Certified English translations of all educational documents to be evaluated.
3. Passport
Please provide a copy of the photo page of your passport. As per the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services requirements, the students name of record will be as shown in the machine-readable section of the passport.
4. Finances
International students are required to demonstrate that funds are available for the first year of study. An official document from a banking institution showing the amount of funds available must accompany the International Undergraduate Student Financial Form.
Estimated tuition and fees for international students
For more information about the application requirements, please contact your International Admissions Counselor.
Choosing a college or graduate school is a big decision, and we know you may have questions before you apply. For additional help, you are welcome to contact your admissions counselor. We’re here to assist you in any way we can.
