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Application fee: US$30

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Completed application form

International Undergraduate
Request academic records
Application for Admission
Request exam score reports GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Print clearly or type. Be sure to complete all questions. Failure to answer
Copy of passport questions or provide inaccurate information can lead to a delay in
processing your application or denial of admission.
Completed financial statement • A non-refundable application fee of US $30 is required before the
application can be processed. This fee cannot be waived or deferred.
Bank statement • It is acceptable to return the completed application form, the financial
statement and supporting financial documents via fax (011-1-406-657-2302
Submit all required documents to:
Office of Admissions and Records or email to [email protected]). However, academic
Montana State University Billings documents and exam scores must be official and original, and therefore
1500 University Drive must be sent by mail.
Billings, MT 59101-0245 • All required educational documents (transcripts, mark sheets, exam results,
U.S.A. certificates diplomas, etc.) must be original or certified true copies. They
must be stamped and signed by a school official and sent to MSUB directly
For assistance or further Information:
by the issuing school or sealed closed in a school envelope to be mailed by
www.msubillings.edu/internationalstudies
the applicant. Photocopies are acceptable for intial admission purposes only.
Originals must be provided at enrollment.
• A literal English translation must be provided for any academic document
that is not written in English.
• Exam scores (such as TOEFL or IELTS) must be sent to MSUB. Student
copies will be accepted for admission, followed by official documents upon
enrollment
• A bank statement or other form of documentation of financial support must
be provided to assure that funds are available for the first year of study.
• If you are applying as a transfer student, MSUB International Admissions
will notify you if we require further information to evaluate your academic
credentials.

WHEN TO APPLY
• Applications can be started up to one year in advance of the beginning of
the desired term of entry. Applying at least six months early is strongly
encouraged to allow sufficient time for processing the application and the
exchange of documents; obtaining a student visa and arranging travel.
Applications that are submitted without sufficient time for processing will be
considered for the next term.
• On-campus housing is guaranteed for all undergraduate students, but early
applicants are more likely to be assigned to their preferred residence hall.

Your application will be used to assess your eligibility to attend

Montana State University Billings. Your documents will be securely
stored to ensure your privacy. MSUB offers a secure online application
platform for students who do not wish to submit their application and
supplemental information via an email attachment.

MSUB does not share this information with third parties.

msubillings.edu/internationalstudies
Please print or type
This application is to be completed and submitted by all non-United States citizens wishing to enroll. All information, except the signature, should be typed or printed and must
be in English. *All of the information given in this application must be complete, accurate and up to date before any visa paperwork can be created. Any falsification of
information or failure to provide accurate information may result in denial of admission.

Application fee: A non-refundable application fee of $30.00 (U.S. dollars) is required of every undergraduate applicant. A check, money order, or international bank draft made
payable to MSU Billings or the MSU Billings Credit Card form should be enclosed when returning this application form. Applications will not be processed until fee has been
received.

Are you applying for:

Degree program Associate Bachelors Graduate (please complete International graduate application)
Intensive English Language Program What is your intended major?
Non Degree Seeking

Desired Start Term:

January May September Year

PART A. PERSONAL DATA

Your Full name as it appears on your passport: (Note: use the same name in all correspondence)

(Last-Family-Surname) (First-Given-Personal) (Middle-Maiden)

If any of your transcripts, records or test scores are under a name other than indicated on this application, please print former name in space below:

Former name:
(Last-Family-Surname) (First-Given-Personal) (Middle-Maiden)

Country of Birth City of Birth Country of Citizenship

Country of legal permanent residence Date of Birth

month/day/year

Sex: Female Male If you have a U.S. Social Security Number, enter it here:

Foreign Home Address of Student:

(Street & Number) (Town or City) (Province or State) (Country) (Mail Code/Zip Code)

Telephone FAX E-mail

(Include country code) (Include country code) (Student email address, no qq.com or renran.com addresses)

Present Mailing Address (if different from above):

(Street & Number) (Town or City) (Province or State) (Country) (Mail Code/Zip Code)

I can receive mail at this address until___/___/___ Telephone E-mail

Mo. Day Yr (Include country code)

Agency Contact Information:

Agency Agent name Agent phone Agent e-mail

Person to contact in case of an emergency:

Name Relationship
Address Phone

If under 18 years of age, please complete the parent/ guardianship information:

Parent/ Guardian full name

Address

Telephone E-mail
PART B. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:

What is your first (home / native) language?

Please select the most appropriate "Option" below:

OPTION 1: My English language proficiency does not meet the required level for admission to MSU Billings, however, I would like to
be granted conditional admission to MSU Billings and to enroll in the MSU Billings Intensive English Language Program (IELP).

All applicants selecting Option 1 must successfully complete the MSU Billings IELP, or satisfy Option 2 below, before they can begin coursework in an MSU
Billings degree program. Students will be placed in appropriate English training level 1-5 based on MSU Billings testing.

OPTION 2: My English language proficiency meets the required level for admission to MSU Billings. *

All applicants selecting Option 2, who are from countries where English is not the native/home language and/or applicants who received training in a
non-English speaking area, and all applicants needing Visa sponsorship are required to supply results of the English Proficiency Test as listed below or
other formal English report as authorized by the United States Embassy or Consulate.

For fulfillment of Option 2, please submit at least one of the following required English test reports: Students who do not send results of scores will be
enrolled in MSU Billings Intensive English Language Program. NOTE: PLEASE ENTER ALL POSSIBLE REPORT TESTS AND SCORES WITH DATES: From the list
below, check the box for the test you took. Then, to the right, enter your test score and the date you took the exam.
□ TOEFL: 68 iBT (515 PBT) Undegraduate admission Test Date: Score:
□ TOEFL: 84 iBT (565 PBT) Graduate admission Test Date: Score:
Scores need to be sent directly to the MSU Billings Office of International Studies. The Montana State University Billings institutional code
for TOEFL is 4298.
□ IELTS: 5.5 (Undergraduate admission) 6.5 (Graduate Admission) Test Score: Date:
□ MELAB : 73 (Undergraduate admission ) 80 (Gr aduate Admission) Test Score: Date:
□ PET A: 50 (Undergraduate admission) 65 (Graduate Admission) Test Score: Date:
□ iTEP: 5 (Undergraduate admission) 6 (Graduate Admission) Test Score: Date:
□ Completion of ELS Level 109 for Associate or 2 year degree Completion Date:
□ Completion of ELS Level 112 from ELS Language Centers Completion Date:
(Undergraduate and Graduate)

*You must still pass the university COMPASS writing exam to register in academic courses. Please see our website for more information:
www.msubillings.edu/internationalstudies

OPTION 3: As an Exchange Student, I am attaching a letter from my home institution verifying that I have an acceptable level of English
proficiency to be successful at university-level English.

If you are currently in the United States, what is your immigration status? (F1, J1, etc.)

1. On what date did you enter the U.S.?

2. If you hold an F visa, what institution issued the Form I-20 on which you received your visa?

3. If you hold a J visa, please answer the following:

Who is the sponsor? Program Number

Do you have permission from the sponsor to transfer here if accepted for admission?

4. Are you attending academic courses or English language training?_____Yes _____ No

Institution/School/University:

City: State:

5. Are you currently attending a U.S. school? _____Yes _____ No

Institution/School/University:

City: State:
PART C. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Completion of this section is required.
List below, every high school, university, vocational school, training center or trade school you have attended. If you need additional space, please
attach a separate page.

SECONDARY / HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED:

Did you Graduate? Degree / Diploma
Name of Secondary / High School Location of School Date of Attendance
Yes or No Certtificate Earned

Town /City Country From To Name Date Received

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All transcripts / mark sheets / grade sheets / certificates / diplomas must be issued directly to MSU Billings from the school attended. If you have any
questions please call 800-565-MSUB (6782) ext. 1705 or e-mail [email protected].

COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES OR TECHNICAL / POLYTECHNICAL SCHOOLS YOU HAVE ATTENDED OR ARE

CURRENTLY ATTENDING (ATTACH A SEPARATE SHEET, IF NECESSARY):
Name of University, College, Technical /
Did you Graduate? Degree / Diploma
Polytechnical or other POST-Secondary / High Location of School Date of Attendance
Yes or No Certtificate Earned
School

Town /City Country From To Name Date Received

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Transfer students must request official academic records from each international or U.S. post-secondary institution attended, directly from the institution(s)
to MSU Billings Admissions & Records office. All records of academic work completed outside of the U.S. or in non-English-speaking countries must be
submitted for a course by course evaluation.

PLEASE ACCOUNT FOR ANY YEARS THAT YOU WERE NOT IN SCHOOL FROM THE TIME YOU ENTERED SECONDARY
SCHOOL TO THE PRESENT.

Description of Activity (work, etc.) Dates of Activity Dates of Activity

From: Month / Year From: Month / Year

SAFETY & SECURITY
This section must be completed by all applicants.
A felony in Montana State law is defined as a crime for which more Suspension is defined as a sanction imposed for disciplinary reasons that results in a student leaving school for
than one year in prison may be imposed. a fixed time period, less than permanently. Dismissal from a college for disciplinary reasons is defined as
1. Have you ever been convicted of a felony (please include instances permanent separation from an institution of higher education on the basis of conduct or behavior.
of deferred sentencing)? 3. Have you ever been disciplined, suspended from, or placed on probation at any educational institution for
Yes No non-academic reasons?
Yes No
2. Have you ever been subjected to court-ordered confinement for 4. Have you ever been required to register as a sexual or violent offender?
threatening or causing physical or emotional injury to persons or
property? Yes No
Yes No
An affirmative response to any of these questions will not automatically prevent admission, but you will be asked by
the college to provide additional information. This information will be reviewed by a campus committee to ensure
campus safety. Any falsification or omission of data may result in a denial of admission or dismissal.

PART D. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

1. Application Fee: A non-refundable application fee of $30.00 (U.S. Dollars) is required of every applicant.

OPTION 1: I authorize the MSU Billings Business Services Office to charge my application fee to the credit card which the form is completed and attached.

OPTION 2: A check, money order, or international bank draft, made payable to MSU Billings, for this fee is enclosed along with my application form.

2. Financial Statement Form: U.S. visa regulations require that certification of admission be based upon both academic acceptance and satisfactory evidence of adequate
funding to meet all of the expenses that will be incurred in the student’s proposed program of study. A completed Financial Statement must be received by the MSU Billings
International Studies Office before an I 20 can be issued. The completed financial form, along with the Bank statements, affidavits of support from individual sponsors, or
official letters from sponsoring organizations should be sent to the MSU Billings Office of International Studies when returning this application.

PART E. DATE AND SIGNATURE (REQUIRED)

I certify that the information contained in this application is complete and accurate, and I understand that submissions of inaccurate
information could be considered sufficient cause for terminating my application or enrollment at MSU Billings.

Student’s Signature Date this application was completed

(Do not type or Print)

Optional Question: How did you learn of MSU Billings?

In order to process your application swiftly please

fax a scanned copy to: 011-1-406-657-2302 or
email the scanned copy to [email protected]

Then mail all original application documents to:

Montana State University Billings

Admissions & Records Office
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
U.S.A.
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Student Name: DOB:

Reason for Payment:

Credit Card Info:

Cardholder Name: Card Type:

Card Number: Expiration Date:

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Security Code (3-digit code on back): Amount to Charge (In US Currency):

Approved By (Print Name)

I Signature:

* Please note that all information is kept confidential and in a secure location once received by MSU Billings.

Revised 7/31/12