Admission Requirements

Applicants must:

1. Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
2. Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
3. Have proof of English Proficiency through:
   • a minimum TOEFL score of 340 paper based/60 computer based/18 internet based); or
   • a minimum IELTS score of 4; or
   • an equivalent score on internationally recognized English proficiency exam; or
   • successful placement into the Beginner level through a program-administered diagnostic test.
4. Have proof of health insurance.
5. Have proof of Meningitis Vaccine.
6. Have proof of Tuberculosis Vaccine (for New International Students and Transfer International Students).

Application Procedure

1. Complete Application Form
2. Complete I-20/DS-2019 Request Packet (For New International Students)
3. Complete Transfer Form (For Transfer International Students)
4. Provide TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent score report
5. Provide Proof of Health Insurance
6. Provide Proof of Meningitis Vaccine
7. Provide Proof of Tuberculosis Vaccine (For New International Students and Transfer Students)
8. Make arrangements for payment.
9. Email your application with all necessary forms and paperwork to kiyengar@stmarytx.edu or mail your application with all necessary forms and paperwork to:
   Prof. Kalpana Iyengar
   Director of ESL/IEP
   St. Mary's University
   One Camino Santa Maria
   San Antonio TX 78228-8535
   

Visa Requirements

New international students or scholars must obtain the appropriate visa that is required to participate in the IEP. In order for a new international student or scholar to receive a U.S. visa to study in the IEP program, the applicant must be accepted into the program, provide the necessary financial documentation, and complete the I-20 / DS-2019 Request Packet. Applicants who meet all requirements will be issued either an I-20 (F visa) or a DS-2019 (J visa). This documentation will be used by an international student or scholar to apply for F-1 or J-1 status at a US Embassy/Consulate. F-2 and J-2 dependents are eligible to study in the program. Participants with an F-2 visa may study part-time, and participants with a J-2 visa may study full-time. The Office of International Student and Scholar Services will provide oversight of all visa- related questions and paperwork. If you have any questions, you can email them at iss@stmarytx.edu.

Note: If an international student or scholar intends to bring a spouse or dependent(s) with him or her, additional financial support must be demonstrated for the issuance of the F2/J2 dependent I-20/DS-2019 form. Add $1,167 for your spouse and $1,000 for each dependent child for each 12-week term of study.

Estimated Cost of Attendance for New International Students:
Full Time Tuition	$2125
Books and Supplies	$200
Off Campus Housing and Food	$3690
Transportation	$130
Personal Expenses	$1700
TOTAL	$7845

Important Dates

Session I

First Day of Classes - August 20
Labor Day (No Class) - September 3
Last Day of Classes - November 9

Session II

First Day of Classes - November 26
Winter Break - December 24 to January 4
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Class) - January 21
Last Day of Classes - March 1

Session III

First Day of Classes - March 18
Good Friday (No Class) - March 29
Memorial Day (No Class) - May 27
Last Day of Classes - June 10

Necessary Forms

Find all of the program admission forms you need right here.

And remember that we're here to help. If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an e-mail.

• Application Form
  (All applicants)
• I-20/DS-1920 Request Packet
  (New international students/scholars only)
• Transfer Form
  (Transfer students/scholars only)