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TABLE OF CONTENTS The TSU Advantage ...................................................3 Tuition, Housing, and Other Expenses ......................14 Undergraduate Majors ...............................................4 Immigration and Visa Information ............................16 Graduate Majors ........................................................5 Financial Resources ..................................................17 Undergraduate Admission Requirements....................6 Houston: Your New Home .......................................18 How to Apply ............................................................8 Admission Application and Fundamental English Courses Program.....................13 Certificate of Finance Form .........Center of the Booklet THE TSU ADVANTAGE T exas Southern University possesses an impressive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, a diverse faculty, 80-plus student organizations, and an alumni network comprised of educators, entrepreneurs, public servants, lawyers, pilots, artists, and more, many of whom are change agents on the local, national, and international stage. Nestled upon a sprawling 150-acre campus, Texas Southern University has served as a cornerstone for developing the greatest potential in leaders from various socio-economic, cultural, and racial backgrounds. LOCATED IN HOUSTON, THE FOURTH LARGEST CITY IN THE U.S. Texas Southern University is located in Houston, Texas , the fourth largest city in the US, and one of the fastest-growing and forward-moving cities in the world. As residents of this international city, Texas Southern students are privy to numerous opportunities and experiences. Texas Southern University is located in the heart of the city, in Houston’s historic Third Ward, giving its students and faculty easy access to the Museum District, neighboring educational institutions, the Texas Medical Center, City Hall, downtown Houston, and all of the city’s major freeways. THE CITY Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, has a population of more than 4 million. Its residents, representing a variety of cultures, contribute to Houston’s strong international orientation in the arts, entertainment, commerce, and education. From multi-cultural extravaganzas such as the Houston International Festival and World Fest, and the Houston International Film Festival in the spring, to the Italian, Caribbean, Greek, Hispanic, Mediterranean and Egyptian festivals in the fall, international students will A major international business center, Houston ranks third nationally in the number of foreign trade offices and is the base of operations for the international energy industry and for many of the nation’s largest engineering and construction firms. In addition, more than 50 foreign governments maintain consular offices in the city, making Houston’s consular corps the largest in the South and Southwest. Texas Southern University is a small version of the City of Houston, with its many cultures and great vitality. Students of all ages and ethnic backgrounds mix in a comfortable atmosphere. TSU’s location in Houston, its diversity, and its vitality make it an exciting place to study and learn. WE ARE IN THE HEART OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON WITH EASY ACCESS TO DOWNTOWN More than 9,500 students, along with nearly 1,500 faculty and staff comprise the University’s community, and like its curricula, the student body is characterized by diversity. While many of the undergraduate and graduate students enrolled are native Texans, the student and faculty population is represented by almost every state in the country, including the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, and by more than 50 nations. find numerous events that remind them of home. Office of International Student Affairs | 3 UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS Degrees and Areas of Study BACHELOR OF ARTS College of Liberal Arts And Behavioral Sciences • English • French • Spanish School of Communication • Communications Speech Communication Journalism School of Public Affairs • Political Science • Fine Arts Art Music Theatre • History • Economics • General Studies • Psychology • Social Work • Sociology Radio/ Television/ Film Entertainment and the Recording Industry BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION School of Business • Accounting • Finance • Management • Marketing • Management Information Systems BACHELORS OF SCIENCE College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences • Diatectics • Human Services and Consumer Science Child and Family Development School of Public Affairs • Administration of Justice • Public Affairs • Emergency Management/Homeland Security College of Science and Technology • Biology Comprehensive Track Pre-Health Professional Track 2-Year Pre- Nursing • Chemistry American Chemical Society (ACS) Approved Pre- Medical and PreDental Comprehensive • Computer Science Computer Networks • Engineering Technology Civil Engineering Technology Computer Engineering Technology Electronics Engineering Technology • Industrial Technology Construction Technology Design Technology • Maritime Transportation Management and Security • Mathematics • Physics General Physics Health Physics Medical Physics College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences • Environmental Health • Health Administration • Health Information Management • Respiratory Therapy • Clinical Laboratory Science • Pre-Pharmacy School of Education • Interdisciplinary Studies Bilingual Education Early Childhood Education English Mathematics Reading Spanish Special Education • Human Performance Human Performance (All Levels of Teaching) Human Performance / Athletic Training (All Levels of Teaching) • Health Health Studies (All levels Teaching) Health Studies (All levels Non-Teaching) 4 | Office of International Student Affairs Foods and Nutrition Family and Consumer Science Engineering Physics Mathematical/ Computational Physics Pre-Pharmaceutical Physical Sciences • Transportation Studies Aviation Computer Science Aviation Science Management Human Performance/ Athletic Training (NonTeaching) Sports Management GRADUATE MAJORS Degrees and Areas of Study SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION Master of Arts • Master of Arts in Communication COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Master of Arts • • Master of Arts in English Master of Arts in Fine Arts (Performing Arts/Music) • • Master of Arts in History Master of Science in Human Services and Consumer Sciences • • Master of Arts in Psychology Master of Arts in Sociology COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Master’s Degree and/or Certification Programs • Master of Education in Counseling • Master of Education in Educational Administration • Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction • Master of Education in Secondary Education • Master of Science in Health • Master of Science in Human Performance Doctor of Education (Ed. D.) Programs • Ed.D., Counselor Education • Ed.D., Curriculum & Instruction • Ed.D., Educational Administration JESSE H. JONES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Master’s Degree • Master of Business Administration • Master of Science in Management Information Systems COLLEGE OF PHARMACY & HEALTH SCIENCES Post Baccalaureate • Pharm.D. Master’s Degree Programs • Master of Science, Health Care Administration Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program • Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Science • Master of Science, Pharmaceutical Science BARBARA JORDAN-MICKEY LELAND SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Master’s Degree Programs • Master of Public Administration • Master of Urban Planning & Environmental Policy Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program • Ph.D. in Urban Planning & Environmental Policy • Master of Science in Administration of Justice • Ph.D. in Administration of Justice COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Master’s Degree Programs • Master of Science in Biology • Master of Science in Chemistry • Master of Science in Computer Science Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program • Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology • Master of Science in Environmental Toxicology • Master of Science in Mathematics • Master of Science in Industrial Technology • Master of Science in Transportation Planning & Management THE THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL OF LAW • J.D. (Juris Doctor) Office of International Student Affairs | 5 UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS NEW / HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (12 YEARS OF SCHOOL COMPLETED) Admission Application Completed admission form attached in this booklet or downloaded application from TSU website. Application Fee Application fee by check card, or in the form a Banker’s draft or Money Order for $78.00 U.S. Currency (no personal checks please) Complete official records* Slips/certificates/transcripts • High School Transcripts English Language requirements TOEFL 500 paper based / 173 Computer based / 61 for internet base test or better IELTS 5.0 Official SAT or ACT test results (freshmen only) SAT score of 820 (critical reading and math combined) or ACT 17 (composite) Affidavit of financial support Completed Certification of Finance form attached in this booklet along with Bank Certificate/Bank Statement/Financial Guarantee Application will only be processed upon receipt of ALL the above documents. *Comprehensive Evaluation A comprehensive evaluation of all international college • (Grade Point Average) or university transcripts are required for each degree an applicant has completed. Transcripts submitted Grade Points per course with an overall GPA • U.S. Equivalent Degree after enrollment of classes will not be accepted. All comprehensive evaluations must include the following: In addition to the original records, each document • Course Title submitted in a language other than English must be • Course Credit accompanied by a certified English translation. Unofficial • Course Grade photocopies or other duplications will not be accepted. REQUIRED IMMUNIZATION Effective January 1, 2012, ALL STUDENTS, UNDER THE AGE OF 22, entering the university must provide evidence of vaccination against bacterial meningitis within the last five years or a signed affidavit declining the vaccination at least 10 days prior to the start of classes for any given semester. FAILURE TO DO SO REQUIRES TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY TO IMMEDIATELY WITHDRAW A STUDENT FROM COURSEWORK. 6 | Office of International Student Affairs TRANSFER STUDENT (FROM COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY) WITHIN U.S. OUTSIDE U.S. Admission Application Completed admission form attached in this booklet or downloaded application from TSU website. Application Fee Application fee by Credit Card/Check Card, or in the form a Banker’s draft or Money Order for $78.00 U.S. Currency (no personal checks please) Passport Copy of the passport showing applicant information and US visa page N/A I-20 Form Copy of valid I-20 form from current college/university attending N/A I-94 Card Copy of the current I-94 arrival/departure record N/A Transcript(s) Official transcript(s) of current and all previously attended college/university sent directly to TSU. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an outside agency with a course-bycourse evaluation and grade point average calculation.* Foreign Student Advisor’s Transfer Report Form completed at the current college from which student is transferring N/A Transfer Credit - It is the policy of the university to transfer course work completed at other accredited U.S. colleges and universities, and foreign university-level institutions that are recognized by the proper accrediting authorities. Foreign Student Advisor’s Report Affidavit of financial support Completed Certification of Finance form attached in this booklet along with Bank Certificate/Bank Statement/Financial Guarantee Application will only be processed upon receipt of ALL the above documents. Students who leave the U.S. before beginning classes at TSU must use the university issued I-20 to reenter the country and must be authorized to attend Texas Southern University. *Approved Evaluation Services SDR Educational Consultants Babel Translations http://sdr.netfirms.com Span Tran Services Educational Consultants http://www.spantran-edu.com Global Credential Evaluators, Inc. http://www.gcevaluators.com/services.htm World Education Services http://www.wes.org Foreign Credentials Services of America http://www.fcsa.biz Office of International Student Affairs | 7 HOW TO APPLY NEW STUDENT ADMISSION TRANSFER ADMISSION Application Online - https://www.applytexas.org PDF Format - http://em.tsu.edu/ internationalstudents Paper Application - Attached in this booklet Online - https://www.applytexas.org PDF Format - http://em.tsu.edu/ internationalstudents Paper Application - Attached in this booklet Application fee $78 Non-refundable $78 Non-refundable Application deadline Fall - May 31st Spring - October 31st Summer I - March 31st Summer II - April 30th Fall - July 15th (Currently in US) Spring - December 14th (Currently in US) Summer I - May 15th (Currently in US) Summer II - June 22nd (Currently in US) Official records of all academic work Official transcripts from high school, colleges and universities previously attended. Foreign Transcript must be evaluated. Official transcripts from colleges and universities previously attended. Foreign Transcript must be evaluated. TOEFL* Minimum 500 for paper base, 173 for computer base or 61 for internet base test None if transferring from other US colleges and universities IELTS 5.0 English Language requirement Scores Official SAT or ACT score SAT score of 820 (critical reading and math combined) or ACT 17 (composite) Exempt if transferring with at least 15 transferable hours with a GPA 2.0 SEVIS Release Form None If transferring within US, form must be completed by current school’s International Advisor. http://em.tsu.edu/internationalstudents Affidavit of financial support $31,095 USD/Financial Guarantee - http://em.tsu.edu/internationalstudents Students may be responsible for taking a TSI (Texas Success Initiative) Assessment Test. Exemptions: • ACT composite* score of 23 or higher • SAT combined* score of 1070 or higher • Eleventh grade exit-level TAKS scores of 2200 or higher on math and/or 2200 or higher in English Language Arts with a writing composition rating of at least 3; TAKS scores can be no more than three years old • Students who have an associate or bachelor’s degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university • Students who are transferring to TSU from a private or out-of-state, regionally accredited, college or university may meet sections of the Texas Success Initiative based on a grade of C or better in courses that are equivalent to courses at Texas Southern University. *Act and SAT scores can be no more than five years old. 8 | Office of International Student Affairs *Students are exempt from the TOEFL Requirement if they: • Have graduated from a U.S. accredited high school. • Are transferring or hold a degree from an U.S. accredited university or college. • Successfully completed an English as a Second Language (ESL) program. • Speak English as their native language. This exemption refers to students from Australia, the Bahamas, Belize, the British Isles, England, New Zealand, English-speaking Canadian provinces, the Fiji Islands, Jamaica, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, the Virgin Islands, the West Indies, Trinidad, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Nigeria, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Holland, France, Germany, Sweden, and Norway. TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS 3100 Cleburne Street, Fairchild Bldg. #119, Houston, Texas 77004 Tel: (713) 313-7894, Fax: (713) 313-4380 APPLICATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION A non-refundable application fee (check, money order or credit card) must accompany this application. International Student (New Admission / Transfer Admission) - $78.00 U NDERGRADUATE M AJORS COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Bachelor of Arts English French Spanish Fine Arts Art Music Theatre History Economics General Studies Psychology Social Work Sociology Bachelors of Science Diatectics Human Services and Consumer Science Child and Family Development Foods and Nutrition Family and Consumer Science SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION Bachelors of Arts Communications Speech Communication Journalism Radio/ Television/ Film Entertainment and the Recording Industry SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Bachelors of Science Administration of Justice Public Affairs Bachelors of Art Political Science COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Bachelors of Science Biology Comprehensive Track Pre-Health Professional Track 2-Year Pre- Nursing Chemistry American Chemical Society (ACS) Approved SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Interdisciplinary Studies Bilingual Education Early Childhood Education English Mathematics Reading Spanish Special Education Health Health Studies (All levels Teaching) Health Studies (All levels Non-Teaching) Human Performance Human Performance (All Levels of Teaching) Human Performance / Athletic Training (All Levels of Teaching) Human Performance/ Athletic Training (Non- Teaching) Sports Management COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH Pre- Medical and Pre-Dental SCIENCES Comprehensive Doctor of Pharmacy Computer Science Entry Level Doctor of Pharmacy Computer Networks Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering Technology Environmental Health Computer Engineering Technology Health Administration Electronics Engineering Technology Health Information Management Industrial Technology Respiratory Therapy Construction Technology Clinical Laboratory Science Design Technology Maritime Transportation Management and Security SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Mathematics Bachelor of Business Administration Physics Accounting General Physics Finance Health Physics Management Medical Physics Marketing Engineering Physics Management Information Systems Mathematical/ Computational Physics Pre-Pharmaceutical Physical Sciences Transportation Studies Aviation Computer Science Aviation Science Management PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. (1) Type or print clearly. (2) Answer every question. (3) Request that official transcripts, TOEFL and SAT or ACT test scores be sent to the Office of International Student Affairs (TSU School Code: TOEFL - 6824, SAT - 6824, ACT - 4216). Transcripts and test scores are considered official only if mailed from the issuing institution to the Office of International Student Affairs. Expected date of enrollment __________________________________ Fall Month / Day / Year Spring Summer I Summer II Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) (Middle Name) List other name(s) previously used _____________________________________________________________________________________ Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) (Middle Name) Present mailing address _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Number & Street ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City State/Province Postal Code Country Length of time applicant resided at above address _________________ E-mail address ____________________________________________ Home phone _____________________________________________ Work phone _____________________________________________ Permanent foreign address ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Number & Street ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City State/Province Postal Code Country Place of birth _____________________________________________ Date of birth ________________________________ Sex: M F Month / Day / Year Indicate your ethnic identity below by checking the appropriate box. This information is OPTIONAL and will be used for statistical purposes only. African-American/Black African Asian or Pacific Islander Hispanic White American Indian/Alaskan native Other ________________________________________________ Are you an international applicant? Yes No, Country of citizenship _______________________Visa classification __________________ Are you a U.S. veteran? Yes No, Branch of service ____________________________________Date(s) of service __________________ Presently active? Yes No Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes No, State of legal residence ________________________________ Do you hold permanent residence status for the U.S.? Yes No, (if yes, attach copy) Card number _____________________________________________ Date permanent card issued _________________________________ Month / Day / Year Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No If yes, please explain _______________________________________ What high school did you last attend? _________________________________________________________________________________ Your high school graduation date: ____________________________ Month / Day / Year College Record: List most recent first. If you have ever attended a college, you must completed this section. Failure to list colleges is considered as providing fraudulent information to the university. USE ADDITIONAL SHEET OF PAPER IF NECESSARY. College(s) Attended City/State Attendance Date(s) Degree (Do not abbreviate) Year Date of Graduation ________________________________________________ ____________________ ____________________ __________________ ________________________________________________ ____________________ ____________________ __________________ ________________________________________________ ____________________ ____________________ __________________ Have you ever attended TSU? Yes No Date(s) attended? _________________________________________ Month / Year What will be your major at TSU (Choose from the list)? ____________________________________________________________________ What will be your classification at the time of your enrollment at TSU? Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Post-Baccalaureate Transient Have you satisfied TSI (Texas Success Initiative) requirements? Yes No When did you request your TOEFL be forwarded to Texas Southern University? Date _____________________ Month / Day / Year When did you request your ACT / SAT be forwarded to Texas Southern University? Date _____________________ Month / Day / Year EMERGENCY CONTACT In case of emergency please provide contact information (parent, legal guardian or relative) Name ___________________________________________________________________________Phone___________________________ Last Name First Name Middle Name Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Number & Street ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City State/Province Postal Code Country OPTIONAL INFORMATION Although the information requested below is optional, including this information may assist your admittance. You are strongly encouraged to complete this section. Please indicate the highest level of your parents’ or legal guardian’s educational background: Father/legal guardian No high school Some high school High school diploma or GED Some college Bachelor’s degree Graduate/Professional degree Mother/legal guardian No high school Some high school High school diploma or GED Some college Bachelor’s degree Graduate/Professional degree Please indicate, for the most recent tax year, your family’s gross income. Include both untaxed and taxed income. Less than $20,000 $20,000-$39,000 $40,000-$59,000 $60,000-$79,000 More than $80,000 I understand that information submitted herein will relied upon by university officials to determine my status for admission and residency eligibility. I authorize the university to verify the information I have provided. I agree to notify the proper officials of the institution of any changes in the information provided. I certify that the information on this application is complete and correct and understand that the submission of false information is grounds for rejection of my application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance and/or cancellation of enrollment from the university. Signature _______________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________ Month / Day / Year Texas Southern University admits students without regard to their sex, disability, race, color, creed or national origin and entitles them to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded to its students. Texas Southern University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin or sex or against otherwise qualified disabled students in its admission, academic and other standards, nor for other financial aid, nor in the planning and administration of any of its academic programs. TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS 3100 Cleburne Street, Fairchild Bldg. #119, Houston, Texas 77004 Tel: (713) 313-7894, Fax: (713) 313-4380 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CERTIFICATION OF FINANCES CONFIDENTIAL Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) (Middle Name) Permanent Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Number & Street ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City State/Province Postal Code Country Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Number & Street ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City State/Province Postal Code Country Date of Birth: _____________________Place of Birth (Country)______________________ Country of Citizenship: ___________________ Month / Day / Year Enter the expected amount of annual support from the sources listed below. Enter amounts in U.S. dollars. Please PRINT all entries. Use an additional sheet of paper for explanations, if necessary. Source of Fund Explanation Assured Support 1st Year Personal or Family Saving A bank official’s signature is required on the certification if the student is partially or totally supported by personal savings. Parents Money available from sources other than savings. Sponsors Money available from sources other than parents. Your Government Enclose with this form a signed copy of your letter of award. Name of the Agency: 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year ___________________________________ TOTAL OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION OF SOURCES OF FUNDS AND AMOUNTS This is to certify that I have read the information furnished by the applicant on this form, that it is a true and accurate statement, and that the funds are available and will be provided as indicated. The criminal penalty for false statements (18 USC 1001) or perjury (18 USC 1621) is a term of imprisonment for up to five years, a fine, or both. The criminal penalty for visa and other document fraud (18 USC 1546) is a term of imprisonment for up to 10 years, a fine, or both. All of these offenses have a five-year statute of limitation. Additionally, if fraud is discovered on an Affidavit of Support, the intending immigrant’s Adjustment of Status or immigrant visa application will be denied. Personal or Family Saving - Bank Official’s signature is required (see certification statement) Name of Bank ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address of Bank ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Number & Street City State/Province Postal Code Country Name of The Bank official:_______________________________________________________________Title ________________________ Last Name First Name Middle Name Signature of Bank official ____________________________________________________________________Date ____________________ Month / Day / Year Parents - Parent’s signature is required (see certification statement) Father’s Name_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) (Middle Name) Mother’s Name____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) (Middle Name) Describe the Source: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Number & Street City State/Province Postal Code Country Signature of Parents ________________________________________________________________________Date ____________________ Month / Day / Year Sponsors - Sponsor’s signature is required (see certification statement) Sponsor’s Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) (Middle Name) Address__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Number & Street City State/Province Postal Code Country Relationship of Sponsor to Student ____________________________________________________________________________________ Describe the Source: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Sponsor _______________________________________________________________________Date ____________________ Month / Day / Year What is the present exchange rate of your country’s currency to the U.S. dollar? (for example, 3100 pesos = $1) _____________________= $1 Does your government currently impose restrictions on exchange and release of funds for study in the U.S.? Yes No If Yes, describe restrictions ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have a source for emergency funds once you arrive in the U.S.? Yes No If Yes, name source _____________________________________________________Amount available in U.S. dollars $ _________________ How will you pay for your transportation to the U.S.? ______________________________________________________________________ What is the total amount of money you expect to have when you arrive at this institution? U.S. $ ____________________________________ Do you plan to remain in the U.S. during the summer? Yes No If remaining in the U.S., do you plan to attend summer school? Yes No What are the sources and amounts of support available to you during the summer? Source Amount US$ US$ A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (Form I-20) will not be authorized until this form is completed and returned to the institution to which you are applying. The institution will attach a copy of this form to your CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY, both the form and certificate must be shown to the U.S. Consul to obtain a visa. I certify that the information on this form is true, correct, and complete. I understand that any misrepresentation may be cause for refusing or revoking admission. Signature of Student ____________________________________________________________________Date ________________________ Month / Day / Year FOR OFFICE USE ONLY This is to certify that I have reviewed the declaration and attached documents, if appropriate, and approve issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility. Signature of College Official_____________________________________________________ Title ____________________ Texas Southern University Name Of Institution ___________________________________________________________________________________ 3100 Cleburne Street, Houston, TX 77004 Address_____________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________ Month / Day / Year FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH COURSES PROGRAM Students who do not meet minimum English LEVEL DESCRIPTION Basic* Introduces students to the skills and strategies they need for academic success at university, including basic research methods. Intermediate Further develops the skills and strategies required for academic success, and enhances basic research skills. Advanced Develops students’ research and analytic skills, primarily through reading and writing of academically oriented texts. Language requirements may be eligible to enroll in Fundamental English Courses Program (FECP) before they are allowed to continue any undergraduate studies. This Program offers the opportunity to develop language skills while participating in university life on the campus. Students in this program are offered a wide range of activities designed to develop English language abilities and exciting courses and laboratory resources designed to help student speak, read, listen, and write in English. PLACEMENT TEST All Fundamental English Courses Program students who register for classes will be expected to take the *Students who enter the Fundamental English Courses Program at the Basic level can expect to study for 3 to 4 semesters before they are prepared to enroll in university classes. English Language Proficiency Exam. The test results HIGHLIGHTS are used to determine the level of Fundamental What makes our program unique? English courses to be taken. The exam consists • of several types of tests: grammar, listening, and reading comprehension, and a writing sample. All and personal classes. • students from this program take an entry and an exit Proficiency Exam for each semester of enrollment. LEVEL OF COURSES Fundamental English Courses Program offers small Courses are taught by excellent, experienced faculty. • The program is supported by a friendly, caring staff. • We provide a state-of-the-art Language Laboratory. • Students have access to Texas Southern University Subject skill courses such as reading and vocabulary, libraries, recreational facilities, health facilities, and grammar, composition, listening, and oral skills are more. taught separately in the BASIC, INTERMEDIATE, and • the learning process. ADVANCED levels. Skills used in each course overlap and create a high degree of course interdependence. We offer American Conversation Partners to aid in • Our faculty advisors provide guidance to students. As a result, students will find that the material they are studying in one class will frequently apply to another class. Office of International Student Affairs | 13 TUITION, HOUSING, AND OTHER EXPENSES FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Students must carefully consider the financial implications of studying at Texas Southern University, so that they do not suffer unnecessary hardship or anxiety. A minimum of $1500 in U.S. currency is needed to pay for transportation, meals, temporary requires payment of educational expenses with a check payable to Texas Southern University on a foreign bank, students must make certain that the check arrives at the university eight weeks prior to arrival. UNDERGRADUATE TUITION & FEES accommodations (if necessary), and sundry items. HOURS SEMESTER ANNUALLY Students are encouraged to bring at least $8,000.00 in 18 $11,470.00 $22,940.00 15 $9,703.00 $19,406.00 12 $7,876.00 $15,752.00 U.S. traveler’s checks to meet immediate educational and living expenses for the first semester. Foreign drafts may take several weeks to cash, and regular bank checks may take even longer to cash. If a government ON-CAMPUS HOUSING URBAN ACADEMIC VILLAGE UNIVERSITY COURTYARD / TIERWESTER OAKS RESIDENCE HALLS Office - 713-526-2232 Office - 713-520-0533 Office - 713-313-7206 Apartment style living Furnished and unfurnished Units: Efficiency, One bedroom small, One bedroom large, Two bedroom Quad & 2 bedroom style living with individual rooms All units furnished with kitchens, living rooms, utilities, local phone, internet/ cable access, intrusion alarm all included with rent Lanier East - Males and Females Lanier West - Females 2 person per room dormitory style living None co-ed housing with local phones Requires a 7 day a week cafeteria meal plan Move-in Requirements $300 non-refundable reservation fee after July 1 $50 non-refundable application fee $300 of the total will be refunded if, the student submitted cancellation request before or on July 15th for the Fall 2014 academic semester and December 15th for the Spring 2015 academic semester. Shot records must be sent to the University Health Center. $5,598.00 - $6,050.00 yearly $6,050.00 yearly $4,190.00 - $6,230.00 yearly All housing reservation will be considered on a “First Come First Serve” basis. Your application is not considered complete until all required documentation and payments are received. Applying for the residential community of your choice is simple. Just follow the instructions available online at www.tsu.edu 14 | Office of International Student Affairs DINING SERVICES AND MEAL PLANS TSU Dining Services offer convenient dining locations on campus and a variety of service styles to meet your dining needs. The University offers six (6) weekly meal plan options, including a $300 declining balance plan. Cash, credit cards, and Tiger Bucks are accepted at all campus dining locations. University Policy for Health Insurance The TSU International Health Insurance Program and premium is mandatory for all international students & scholars. All international students will be automatically enrolled and billed in the TSU Student Medical Insurance program. If students have private coverage through his/her parents, spouse, government or employer, they may qualify for a waiver of the MEAL PLANS COST PER SEMESTER 19 meals per week $1,603.00 14 meals per week $1,323.00 9 meals per week $1,345.00 7 meals per week $1,377.00 5 meals per week $1,419.00 University’s plan requirement. To apply for waiver - http://em.tsu.edu/ internationalstudents/index.php ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE The budget amounts listed below are typical average costs for undergraduate foreign students, based on 2014-2015* academic year. BOOKS & SUPPLIES ANNUALLY Books and course required supplies are available at the University Bookstore in the Sterling Student Life Center. Tuition and Fees** $19,406.00 Room and Board $7,396.00 SEMESTER ANNUALLY Books $1,343.00 $671.50 $1,343.00 Transportation $1,568.00 Costs are subject to change without notice. Health Insurance $1,382.00 (avg.) OTHER EXPENSES TOTAL $31,095.00 12 -15 Hours SEMESTER ANNUALLY Transportation $1,064.00 $2,128.00 Personal Expenses $1,133.00 $2,266.00 Health Insurance $691.00 (avg.) $1,382.00 (avg.) * 4% average annual increase ** Based on 30 semester hours per year for undergraduates Estimated cost for 1-year (Fall + Spring): $31,095.00 Office of International Student Affairs | 15 IMMIGRATION AND VISA INFORMATION STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY • to expire without having received a new I-20 to Students in F-1 Status must follow certain regulations begin a new program of study, filed for work to remain in the U.S. legally. Students must: • authorization or having submitted an application Be enrolled full-time during the academic year to DHS for a change of visa status. (full-time enrollment - 12 semester credit hours, undergraduate level; 9 semester credit hours, graduate level) • A student has allowed the 60-day grace period UNLAWFUL PRESENCE Complete at least 12 credit hours per semester Unlawful presence will have an effect on future undergraduate, 9 semester credit hours graduate. eligibility for entry into the United States: • Individuals who have been unlawfully present in Notify the Office of International Student Affairs of the U.S. for more than 180 continuous days but any changes to your address, phone number and less than one year are barred from admission to enrollment status. the U.S. (under any visa type) for a period of 3 years from the date of departure. CHANGE OF STATUS TO F-1 • the U.S. for one year or longer are barred from A change in status may be affected in one of two ways: • admission to the U.S. (under any visa type) for a An application for Change in Status submitted period of 10 years. to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Processing time varies; it could take DHS 2 to 9 • months to process the application. REINSTATEMENT Reentry into the U.S. with the new visa type. The It is important that students discuss legal status issues individual would be required to have a valid entry with an International Student Advisor. There are two visa stamp and a visa document appropriate to the ways in which a student may be able to regain legal visa type s/he intends to establish with reentry. F-1 status: • VISA OVERSTAY Visa Overstay occurs in the following situations: • Submitt a Reinstatement of Legal Status Application to DHS • Reentry into the U.S. with a new “initial admit” I-20. A student has failed to complete a program of study and has allowed his/her I-20 to expire. • Individuals who have been unlawfully present in A student interrupts/ceases a program of study and fails to depart the U.S. immediately (break periods and summer vacation are not considered to be an interruption of studies). 16 | Office of International Student Affairs Students who are Reinstated by DHS or who reenter with an “initial admit” I-20 will be required to enroll as a full-time student for at least one academic year before becoming eligible to apply for off-campus work permission and/or curricular or optional practical training. FINANCIAL RESOURCES F-1 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The F-1 (student) visa is issued for entry into the US CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING (CPT) “temporarily and solely for the purpose of study.” The Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is an alternate work/ status conferred to the holder of an F-1 visa, then, by study, internship, cooperative education or any other its very nature, precludes employment. The F-1 visa type of required internship or practicum which is holder must work only as established and authorized offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative by the The Department of Homeland Security (DHS). agreements with the school in a field directly related Student’s financial guarantee provides full support for to his/her major. the student. WORK SHOULD BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT The F-1 student is eligible for one year (twelve months) An F-1 student may work on-campus (for the of full-time employment in a field directly related to university or a firm which provides services to the his/her major. university) in “work study” type employment, parttime (20 hours per week or less) while school is in session or full-time (more than 20 hours per week) during vacations or breaks. ECONOMIC HARDSHIP In order to qualify for this type of employment, the SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are considered gift aid that does not have to be paid back. They are usually based on a student’s academic performance, special talent and/or financial need. Texas Southern University participates in several different scholarship programs. student must: demonstrate that the employment will not affect his ability to carry a full course of study; Final awards will be based on proof of graduation demonstrate that the employment is necessary due to and test scores, per official transcript of the student’s an unforeseen change in his financial situation caused complete academic record. by circumstances beyond his control; demonstrate that on- campus employment is unavailable or that a job FEE WAIVER on campus will not pay a sufficient amount to meet All Requests for Tuition Waivers for Nonresident the needs caused by the unforeseen circumstances. Research Assistants/Graduate Assistants must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the 12th Class Day of the Fall and Spring Semesters and by the Employment is limited for F-1 Studen ts 4th Class Day for Summer Semesters. The student must secure a position in an academic department. Office of International Student Affairs | 17 HOUSTON: YOUR NEW HOME ARRIVE IN HOUSTON WEATHER AND CLOTHING Houston has two airports, Houston Bush The weather in Houston is generally hot and humid. Intercontinental and Houston Hobby. Houston Bush Thick sweaters, a coat and perhaps a pair of gloves Intercontinental Airport is locates 25 miles north of the should be ample for the winter months. Light cotton city. The airport bus service, located near the baggage casual wear is recommended for most months. claim area, runs every 30 minutes from 7:15-12:45 Student should also prepare for rainy weather. a.m. The bus goes to downtown Houston. From there, students can take a taxi to the university or to a hotel Average High Average Low near the university. Alternatively, students can travel by January 61° 42° taxi from the airport directly to the university. Taxi fare February 65° 45° March 72° 52° Houston’s Hobby Airport is much closer to the April 78° 60° university. Taxi service is located in the airport’s ground May 84° 67° June 88° 72° The University’s office hours are from Monday - Friday July 92° 74° from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm August 92° 74° September 88° 71° October 81° 61° November 72° 52° December 64° 45° is more expensive than the airport bus fare. transportation area. If your flight arrives close to or after hours please report to the office the next business day. TRANSPORTATION The City of Houston covers an expansive area of more than 40 miles. People often say, “Without a car, Degrees in Fahrenheit you are lost in Houston.” Many areas, however, are accessible by bus. Owning an automobile is a great convenience but it may also prove to be an expensive proposition. Every driver must obtain a Texas Drivers License, and all owners of automobiles are required by Texas law to carry insurance. If you are living on campus, you do not need a vehicle. 18 | Office of International Student Affairs The University ’s office hours a re fr om Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:0 0 pm School of Business School of Education School of Public Affairs College of Science and Technology School of Communication College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Science College of Science and Technology College of Pharmacy and Health Science Office of International Student Affairs 119 Fairchild Bldg. 3100 Cleburne Street, Houston, Texas 77004 Tel: (713) 313-4229 Fax: (713) 313-4380 Email: [email protected] Web: http://em.tsu.edu/internationalstudents
