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University of South FloridaTampa, FL |
Main Address4202 E Fowler Ave Tampa, FL 33620-9951 https://www.usf.edu/ |
Admission Office4202 East Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036 Tampa, FL 33620-9951 (813) 974-3350 Fax : (813) 974-9689 admissions@usf.edu Contact : David Henry Director of Admissions |
Type of SchoolLarge Public university 4-year school Coed Regionally Accredited Southern Association of Colleges and Schools College Board Member College Board Code: 5828 |
Quick FactsRegular Application Deadline : April 1 Total undergraduates : 32,681 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 5,113 Percentage of financial need met (average) : 73.0% Average financial aid package : $14,742.00 In-State Tuition : $6,410.00 Out-of-State Tuition : $17,324.00 |
School CalendarSemester |
Degrees AvailableAssociate Bachelor's Master's Doctoral |
SettingVery Large City (>500k) Urban Commuter campus |
Other CharacteristicsRegional institutional campuses in St. Petersburg and Sarasota/Manatee. |
AdmissionApplication rolling begin : Nov 15 Regular application due: Apr 1 Priority application due : Dec 1 College will notify student of admission : -- Student must reply to acceptance by : May 1 Housing deposit due : -- |
TestsSAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : May 1 SAT subject score report due : -- |
Financial AidFinancial Aid Application due : -- Financial Aid Priority Application due : Jan 1 College will notify student : -- Student must reply : -- |
Transfer StudentsTransfer Application closing date : Jul 1 College will notify student of transfer decision by : -- Transfer priority application date : Jun 1 Transfer student must reply : -- Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : -- Transfer priority financial aid deadline : Jan 1 College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : -- Student must reply to financial aid decision by : -- |
Learning EnvironmentCalendar type : Semester Student-faculty ratio : 23 to 1 Degrees Offered in : Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral degrees Returning for sophomore year : 90.0% |
Accreditation and AssociationsRegionally Accredited Southern Association of Colleges and Schools College Board Member |
Most Popular MajorsBachelor's Associates |
All MajorsLevels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters : A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree Architecture & Related Programs Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Communication, Journalism & Related Programs Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services Education Engineering Engineering Technologies/Technicians English Language, Literature & Letters Foreign Language, Literatures & Linguistics Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences History Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen Studies & Humanities Library Science Mathematics & Statistics Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies Natural Resources & Conservation Parks, Recreation & Fitness Studies Philosophy & Religious Studies Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration & Social Services Security & Protective Services Social Sciences Visual & Performing Arts |
Learning outside the classroomMany colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it. |
Special Study OptionsAccelerated Program Double Major Dual Enrollment of High School Students Visiting/Exchange Student Program Honors Program Internships Teacher Certification Cooperative Education English as a Second Language (ESL) Independent Study |
Off-Campus Study OptionsStudy Abroad Washington Semester |
ROTC AvailableROTC, Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Navy |
Extended Class AvailabilityDistance Learning |
Computer Services850 Public computers, available in: Computer Center, Dorms, Libraries, Student Center Dorms wired for access to campus-wide network Dorms wired for high speed internet connections Wireless network available Computer repair service available on campus Student web hosting available |
Where Graduates GoWithin one year of receiving their bachelor’s degree: Law : 4.0% Business : 6.0% Medical : 4.0% Other : 11.0% |
Campus General InformationSize : Large Unique Facilities : art museums, weather station, botanical garden, anthropology museum Geographic Location : 10 miles from downtown. Very Large City Urban Commuter Campus Total undergraduates : 32,681 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 5,113 Degree-seeking undergrads : 31,766 Graduate enrollment : 11,550 |
Student General InformationAll students average age : 21 Full time students average age : 20 In state students : 94.0% Out of state students : 6.0% Part Time students : 21.0% Percentage of males : 45.0% Percentage of females : 55.0% |
Race/EthnicityTwo or more races : 4.0% Black African American : 10.0% Asian : 7.0% Hispanic/Latino : 22.0% Race Ethnicity Unknown : 4.0% White : 46.0% Non-Resident Alien : 7.0% |
Other Activities & Organizations5.0% Men who Join Fraternities 7.0% Women who Join Sororities Student Newspaper : The Oracle Student Newspaper URL : www.usforacle.com |
Housing PoliciesFirst-year students living in college housing : 64.0% All undergraduates living in college housing : 15.0% |
Housing OptionsApartments For Married Students Apartments For Single Students Men's Housing Wellness Housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) Women's Housing Special Housing For Disabled Students Theme Housing Coed Housing Fraternity/Sorority Housing |
Additional Housing OptionsHousing deposit is partially refunded if student does not enroll. Car is allowed for freshman Pet is not allowed in the Dorm |
General AthleticsTeam Name : Bulls Sport Member : NCAA |
Sport's Levels AvailableIntercollegiate Intramural Club Scholarship NCAA Division IA NCAA Division I |
Counseling And WellnessCareer counseling Employment services for undergraduates Financial aid counseling Health services Legal services On-campus daycare Personal counseling Placement services for graduates Adult (re-entering) student services/programs Veteran's counselor Minority students services Alcohol/substance abuse counseling |
Additional Programs for Students with DisabilitiesServices and/or facilities for hearing impaired Partial services for students with learning disabilities Services and/or facilities for speech or communications disorders Services and/or facilities for visually impaired Wheelchair Accessibility |
Academic Support ProgramsTutoring Writing center Study skills assistance |
Activity Name |
Available on Campus |
Campus Ministries |
Y |
Choral Groups |
Y |
Concert Band |
Y |
Dance Activity |
Y |
Drama/Theater |
Y |
Film Society |
Y |
Fraternities |
Y |
Government or Political Activity |
Y |
International Student Organization |
Y |
Jazz Band |
Y |
Literary Magazine |
Y |
Marching Band |
Y |
Model United Nations |
Y |
Music Ensembles |
Y |
Musical Theater |
Y |
Opera |
Y |
Pep Band |
Y |
Radio Station |
Y |
Sororities |
Y |
Student Newspaper |
N |
Symphony Orchestra |
Y |
Television Station |
N |
Yearbook |
Y |
Sport Name |
Levels Available |
Badminton |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club |
Baseball |
Men's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Men's Club Men's NCAA Division I |
Basketball |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Bowling |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club |
Cricket |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Cross-Country |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Equestrian |
Women's Club |
Fencing |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Football |
Men's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Men's NCAA Division IA |
Football(non-tackle) |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club |
Golf |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Ice Hockey |
Men's Club |
Judo |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Lacrosse |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Racquetball |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural |
Rowing (Crew) |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Rugby |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Sailing |
Women's Intercollegiate |
Soccer |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Softball |
Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Women's Club Women's NCAA Division I |
Squash |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural |
Swimming |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club |
Table tennis |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club |
Tennis |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Track and Field |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship |
Track: Indoor |
Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Track: Outdoor |
Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Ultimate Frisbee |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club |
Volleyball |
Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's NCAA Division I |
Water Polo |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Wrestling |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club |
Other Sports : spikeball, fishing, Taekwando, Kendo, quidditch, MMA, cycling, scuba, paintball, rock climbing, BJJ, Surf, wakeboard
General Applying InformationApplication Fee: $30.00 Application fee notes: Paper/Online Application Fee Waiver Available: Yes Total applicants : 36,986 Admitted : 17,627 Enrolled : 5,113 Very selective 48.0% of applicants admitted Applied early admission : -- Admitted early admission : -- Applied early action : -- Admitted early action : --
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Very ImportantAcademic GPA Standardized Test Scores |
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ImportantRigor of secondary school record |
ConsideredClass Rank Geographical Residence Talent/Ability |
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Test Policies for Admission DecisionsRequired: SAT or ACT |
Test Policies for placementSAT Reasoning Test ACT AP CLEP Institution's own exam |
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SAT score use policyPlease contact college for information about its use of SAT scores |
Additional requirements for home-schooled studentsSpecial requirements for home-schooled applicants: (in addition to any polices listed) Statement describing home school structure and mission Transcript/record of courses and grades State high school equivalency certificate |
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Other Test PoliciesTOEFL OR IELTS required of non-native English speaking applicants. |
A note from the collegeRecalculated GPA (weighing grades for rigorous courses) balanced with SAT and/or ACT. Further, incorporating the student's high school curriculum and rigor and reviewing grade trend. |
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High school class rank of incoming freshmenTop Tenth : 34.0% Top Quarter : 68.0% Top Half : 92.0% Bottom Half : 8.0% Bottom Quarter : 2.0% |
GPAs of incoming freshmen3.5 - 3.74 : 14.0% 3.25 - 3.49 : 9.0% 3.00 - 3.24 : 3.0% 2.50 - 2.99 : 1.0% |
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SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing700 - 800 : 10.0% 600 - 699 : 61.0% 500 - 599 : 27.0% 400 - 499 : 1.0% 300 - 399 : 1.0% For the SAT, we don't yet have information on the percent of freshmen in each score range. We'll post that information when it's available in spring 2017. |
SAT Math700 - 800 : 14.0% 600 - 699 : 49.0% 500 - 599 : 36.0% 400 - 499 : 1.0% For the SAT, we don't yet have information on the percent of freshmen in each score range. We'll post that information when it's available in spring 2017. |
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ACT Composite30 - 36 : 30.0% 24 - 29 : 60.0% 18 - 23 : 10.0% |
ACT Math30 - 36 : 12.0% 24 - 29 : 60.0% 18 - 23 : 26.0% 12 - 17 : 2.0% |
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ACT English30 - 36 : 36.0% 24 - 29 : 45.0% 18 - 23 : 19.0% |
Advanced Placement Program (AP) InformationOffers credit for AP Exams : Yes Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : Yes Offers sophomore standing for qualifying AP scores : Yes AP credit policy depends on student’s major, school, or program : Yes From the college: Appropriate scores on AP Exams will be acknowledged by the awarding of college-level course credit. |
Course Name |
Required |
Recommended |
English |
4 |
0 |
Math |
4 |
0 |
Science |
3 |
4 |
Science Lab |
2 |
0 |
Social Studies |
3 |
0 |
Foreign Language |
2 |
0 |
Academic Electives |
2 |
0 |
Test Subjects |
Middle 50% of First-Year Students |
SAT Math |
580 - 670 |
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing |
590 - 660 |
ACT Composite |
25 - 29 |
Exam |
Min Score Required |
Number of Credits (By semester credits) |
Equivalent Course(s) |
Applicable Program |
2-D Art and Design |
3 |
3 |
ART 2201C |
All |
3-D Art and Design |
3 |
3 |
ART 2203C |
All |
Art History |
3 |
3 |
ARH 2050 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
ARH 2050 & 2051 |
All |
Biology |
3 |
4 |
BSC 1005/L |
All |
|
4 |
4 |
BSC 2010/L |
All |
|
5 |
8 |
BSC 2010/L & 2011/L |
All |
Calculus AB |
3 |
4 |
MAC 2311 |
All |
Calculus BC |
3 |
4 |
MAC 2311 |
All |
|
4 |
8 |
MAC 2311 & 2312 |
All |
Chemistry |
3 |
4 |
CHM 2023 |
All |
|
4 |
4 |
CHM 2045/L |
All |
|
5 |
8 |
CHM 2045/L & 2046/L |
All |
Chinese Language and Culture |
3 |
4 |
CHI 2220 |
All |
|
4 |
8 |
CHI 2220 & 2221 |
All |
Comparative Government and Politics |
3 |
3 |
CPO 2002 |
All |
Computer Science A |
3 |
3 |
CGS 1075 |
All |
Drawing |
3 |
3 |
ART 2301C |
All |
English Language and Composition |
3 |
3 |
ENC 1101 |
All |
|
4 |
6* |
ENC 1101 & 1102 |
All |
English Literature and Composition |
3 |
3 |
ENC 1101 |
All |
|
4 |
6* |
ENC 1101 & 1102 |
All |
Environmental Science |
3 |
3 |
EVR 2001 |
All |
European History |
3 |
3 |
EUH 2030 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
EUH 2030 & 2031 |
All |
French Language and Culture |
3 |
3 |
FRE 2200 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
FRE 2200 & 2201 |
All |
German Language and Culture |
3 |
3 |
GER 2200 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
GER 2200 & 2201 |
All |
Human Geography |
3 |
4 |
GEO 2400 |
All |
Italian Language and Culture |
3 |
3 |
ITA 2200 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
ITA 2200 & 2240 |
All |
Japanese Language and Culture |
3 |
4 |
JPN 2220 |
All |
|
4 |
8 |
JPN 2220 & 2221 |
All |
Latin |
3 |
3 |
LNW 1660 |
All |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
3 |
ECO 2013 |
All |
Microeconomics |
3 |
3 |
ECO 2023 |
All |
Music Theory |
3 |
2 |
MUT 1001 |
All |
Physics 1 |
3 |
4 |
PHY 2053/L |
All |
Physics 2 |
3 |
4 |
PHY 2054/L |
All |
Physics B |
3 |
4 |
PHY 2053/L |
All |
|
4 |
8 |
PHY 2053/L & 2054/L |
All |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
3 |
4 |
PHY 2054/L |
All |
|
4 |
4 |
PHY 2049/L |
All |
Physics C: Mechanics |
3 |
4 |
PHY 2053/L |
All |
|
4 |
4 |
PHY 2048/L |
All |
Psychology |
3 |
3 |
PSY 2012 |
All |
Spanish Language and Culture |
3 |
3 |
SPN 2200 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
SPN 2200 & 2201 |
All |
Spanish Literature and Culture |
3 |
3 |
SPW 3030 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
SPW 3030 & 4100 |
All |
Statistics |
3 |
4 |
STA 2023 |
All |
United States Government and Politics |
3 |
3 |
POS 2041 |
All |
United States History |
3 |
3 |
AMH 1000 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
AMH 2010 & 2020 |
All |
World History: Modern |
3 |
3 |
WOH 2930 |
All |
*Check with the related academic department at the college for more information.
Exam |
Minimum Grade for Credit |
Credit Hours Awarded |
American Government |
50 |
3 |
American Literature |
50 |
3 |
Biology |
50 |
3 |
Calculus with Elementary Functions |
50 |
4 |
Chemistry |
50 |
3 |
College Algebra |
50 |
3 |
College Composition |
50 |
6 |
College Composition Modular with Optional Essay |
50 |
6 |
College Mathematics |
50 |
3 |
English Literature |
50 |
3 |
Financial Accounting |
50 |
3 |
French I |
50 |
5 |
French II |
59 |
10 |
German I |
50 |
5 |
German II |
60 |
10 |
History of United States I |
50 |
3 |
History of United States II |
50 |
3 |
Human Growth and Development |
50 |
3 |
Humanities |
50 |
3 |
Information Systems and Computer Applications |
50 |
3 |
Introduction to Educational Psychology |
50 |
3 |
Introductory Business Law |
50 |
3 |
Introductory Psychology |
50 |
3 |
Introductory Sociology |
50 |
3 |
Pre Calculus |
50 |
4 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
50 |
3 |
Principles of Management |
50 |
3 |
Principles of Marketing |
50 |
3 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
50 |
3 |
Spanish I |
50 |
5 |
Spanish II |
63 |
10 |
Western Civilization I |
50 |
3 |
Western Civilization II |
50 |
3 |
Financial Aid Distribution & Stats% of scholarship / grants : 68.0% % of loans / jobs : 32.0% % of freshmen with need who received financial aid : 97.0% % Applied for need-based aid : 74.0% % Judged to have need : 83.0% % that were offered aid : 78.0% % that had need fully met : 12.0% % of need met : 73.0% Average 1st year financial aid package : $14,742.00 Avg non need-based aid : $3,277.00 Avg need-based scholarship or grant award : $12,167.00 Avg need-based loan : $4,138.00 Avg indebtedness at graduation : $21,463.00 |
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Financial Aid DeadlinesFinancial Aid Priority Deadline : Jan 1 |
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Contact InformationFinancial aid contact name : Billie Hamilton Financial aid office phone : (813) 974-4700 |
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Financial Aid FormsDomestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable: FAFSA |
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Part-Time CostsCost per credit hour (in-state): $152.00 Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): $516.00 Note: These costs are tuition fees only. In some cases, fees and other expenses can be additional. |
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Financial Aid PoliciesThis school practices need-blind admissions. |
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Need-based financial aid determined byAcademics |
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Non need-based financial aid determined byAcademics Art Athletics Leadership Music/Drama ROTC State/District Residency |
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Work Study ProgramsNights For part-time students Weekends |
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Tuition payment plansCredit card payment Deferred payment |
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ROTC ProgramsROTC, Air Force : Offered on Campus ROTC, Army : Offered on Campus ROTC, Navy : Offered on Campus |
Cost Category |
On Campus |
Off Campus |
At Home |
In-state tuition and fees: |
$6,410.00 |
$6,410.00 |
$6,410.00 |
Out-of-state tuition and fees: |
$17,324.00 |
$17,324.00 |
$17,324.00 |
Room and board: |
$11,836.00 |
$9,920.00 |
$3,958.00 |
Books and supplies: |
$1,100.00 |
$1,100.00 |
$1,100.00 |
Estimated personal expenses: |
$2,500.00 |
$2,500.00 |
$2,500.00 |
Transportation expenses: |
$1,600.00 |
$1,600.00 |
$1,600.00 |
Estimated Total In-state: |
$23,446.00 |
$21,530.00 |
$15,568.00 |
Estimated Total Out-of-state: |
$34,360.00 |
$32,444.00 |
$26,482.00 |
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Sport |
Male |
Female |
Baseball |
Available |
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Basketball |
Available |
Available |
Cross-Country |
Available |
Available |
Football |
Available |
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Golf |
Available |
Available |
Soccer |
Available |
Available |
Softball |
|
Available |
Tennis |
Available |
Available |
Track and Field |
Available |
Available |
Volleyball |
|
Available |
Credit InformationMinimum number of credits: 12 Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): 2 Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 1 Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: -- Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: -- Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: 30 |
Admission Requirements (Required)College Transcript(s) |
Students who applied for transferTotal students who applied for transfer: 8,774 Transfers admitted percentage: 59.0% Transfers admitted: 5,206 Transfers enrolled percentage: 37.0% Transfers enrolled: 3,289 Students who applied for transfer from 2 year schools: 60.0% Students who applied for transfer from 4 year schools: 40.0% |
Terms in which transfer students may enrollFall Winter Spring Summer |
Transfers accepted as2nd semester freshman Sophomore Junior Senior |
Services for students transferring IN from another schoolAdvisor Orientation |
Services for students transferring OUT of this schoolCollege fairs/transfer recruitment on campus |
Special Requirements-- |
Admission for International StudentsApplication fee: $30.00 |
Annual College CostsTuition and Fees: $17,324.00 Room & Board(on-campus): $11,836.00 Room & Board(off-campus): $9,920.00 Additional estimated expenses: -- Costs per credit hour: $516.00 |
Financial AidInternational students eligible for non-need based aid Total Amount Awarded: $3,131,974.00 Number of enrolled international undergraduates received aid: 313 |
Tests for International StudentsTOEFL Required of non-resident alien applicants TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: -- TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: 79 TOEFL (paper) average score: -- TOEFL (paper) minimum score: -- |
Services for International StudentsEnglish as a Second Language Program On Campus for International Students Special International Student Orientation Program International Student Adviser |