International Student Admission Information

The University of Montevallo welcomes qualified freshmen or transfer students from other countries. 
The following credentials are required for the University to conduct a review for admission:

• A completed original UM international student application for admission signed by the student and the required application fee.  The application file must be complete 2 months prior to the intended term of enrollment.
   

• A completed original UM medical report form signed by a physician.
   

• A completed affidavit of financial support indicating that sufficient funds are available to pay the cost of attendance.  Documentation stating that the necessary funds will be available to you for academic year is required.  For costs email the UM Admissions Office at admissions@montevallo.edu. 

NOTE: There is no financial aid program for international students at UM, nor do immigration laws permit part-time employment except in limited circumstances.

• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report with the University required score
  of 525 or higher (193 or higher on the computer based exam). 

For information on the TOEFL contact:

Educational Testing Service
Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ   08541
http://Ets.org
Phone: (609)921-9000
Fax:  (609)734-5410

• A complete transcript of all secondary-school study, translated into English if necessary
   

• An official evaluation of any college credit taken at a college or university outside the United States.  Evaluation must be done by an evaluating agency such at World Education Services www.wes.org/application or Lisano International www.Lisano-INTL.com.  The evaluation is necessary for acceptance of credits to a UM program of study.
   

• Official transcripts from any college/university attended in the United States and  SEVIS Transfer Clearance Form completed by the previous institution.
   

• Verification of current, University-acceptable medical insurance which provides health and accident coverage, medical evacuation and repatriation.  Insurance can be purchased through the Student Health Center after arrival on campus.
  
  NOTE:  UM athletes must consult the Athletic Department regarding their insurance.

Print, complete and mail the forms along with application fee and other required information to:

University of Montevallo
Admissions Office
Station 6030
Montevallo, AL   35115 USA

Additional Fee Required to Obtain a Student Visa

The SEVIS  fee went into effect September 1, 2004.  After you have been admitted to UM and receive
your I-20 you are required to pay the fee before you can obtain a student VISA. 

NEW SEVIS FEE REQUIREMENT Go to this site for information regarding the SEVIS fee and to obtain form I-901 for paying the SEVIS fee.

SEVIS FEE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CHECKLIST OF ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Select the following link for additional information about international students at
the University of Montevallo.

• UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HANDBOOK