International Exchange & Study Abroad Students

• If you want to study at Southern Utah University, you must first contact your home university's international office. They will help you begin the process for exchange and nominate you as a potential candidate if you are approved to study abroad. 
• After your home university nominates you as a potential exchange student, you will receive a notice to complete SUU's exchange student application. 
• Once you have submitted your application, you will need to submit the additional documents listed below in order to be officially admitted to SUU. We must receive all documents by the listed deadline in order to process your nomination for your proposed term of study. 

Fall nomination deadline: March 15 (Submit all application materials below by April 1)

Spring nomination deadline: September 15 (Submit all application materials below by October 1)

If you have any questions or need help, please contact zoeprettyman@suu.edu or learningabroad@suu.edu.

Materials Needed for Admission

• Online application 
• Application fee ($60)
• Passport 
• Verification of English language proficiency Proof of English proficiency is required for all applicants whose first language is not English. Students may show proficiency in English by providing the necessary test scores (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, English Verification Form)
• Proof of financial support (bank statement) Your bank statement must indicate that you have the necessary funds for studying at SUU. (If you have a family member or other sponsor helping with finances, please have them complete the Sponsor Certification Form.) The minimum amounts are:
  - Exchange Student: $5,000/semester
  - Fee-paying Study Abroad Student: $9,000/semester
• Academic transcripts Obtain official transcripts (academic records) of the courses you've taken at your home university. When possible, please provide a copy of your transcript in English to help facilitate course enrollment at SUU. 
• Learning Agreement On this document, you will list the classes you wish to take at SUU. These classes must be approved by your university. Undergraduates (Bachelor's level) must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 SUU credits during the semester. Master's level degree students must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 SUU credits during the semester. Note: Unless you have been admitted to an SUU Master's program, you must select classes with course numbers below 5000.
• Proof of health insurance valid in the United States  All international students must provide proof of health insurance that meets these minimum requirements.
• Immunization records Students are required to show proof of their immunizations. Required immunizations include Measles, Mumps and Rubella, or a combined MMR. If students cannot provide their immunization records, they will be required to receive immunizations in the US. In addition, students from some countries will be required to take a TB (tuberculosis) test when they arrive at SUU. The Cedar City health department administers these tests at SUU. Students who are not current on their MMR (mumps, measles, rubella) vaccine will be required to receive that vaccination when they arrive at SUU. Students will be responsible for paying for the MMR vaccination. 

Visa

After we receive the items listed above, our international admissions team will finalize your application and issue your official acceptance paperwork for SUU.  Included in your acceptance materials will be a copy of your DS 2019, which you will use to apply for your J1 visa. As part of your visa application process, please contact the nearest United States consulate or embassy to set up your consular appointment and pay the associated $100 SEVIS fee.