International Transfer A student who has attended college or university level classes but does not have a bachelor’s degree is considered an international transfer student. Students who have an associate degree are also considered to be International transfer students. When applying for a bachelor's degree program, students must submit the following documents: Application Form Online application - (processes quicker than paper version) Paper application Mail to: West Texas A&M University, WTAMU Box 60745, Canyon TX, 79016 Fax: 806-651-2071 or email: kcombs@wtamu.edu We can respond quicker to applications if all required documents are received in one envelope. Students must answer each item on the application form. Considerable delays may result when incomplete forms are received or when documents are received in separate envelopes. Transfer Students currently attending U.S. institutions: - International students seeking a transfer to WTAMU must meet admission requirements for the degree program in which they are applying, have an overall GPA of 2.0 and complete a transfer form to determine F-1 status. In addition, copies of passport photo page, visa photo page, current I-20 and front and back of I-94 card.
Transfer students from foreign countries: - International students transferring from an overseas institution must meet admission requirements for the degree program in which they are applying and have the equivalent of a 2.0 grade point average overseas when converted to the U.S. grade scale system.
Application Evaluation Fee There is a $75 non-refundable application/credential evaluation fee. When using the electronic application, payment can be made by Visa or MasterCard credit card. When using paper application, payment can be made by cashier check, international money order or bank draft. Checks or money orders should be made payable to West Texas A&M University. The fee must accompany the application for admission to avoid a delay in processing. Official Academic Records Official transcript, mark sheets, graduation certificates, etc. (with certified English translation) of high school or any college and university attended are required. Transcripts are considered official if they have an original signature of a school official and an original school seal. Photocopies or other duplications, such as copies, faxes or scanned documents are not considered official.
Official transcripts, mark sheets, grade reports, test scores or other admission/enrollment related documents submitted to the University via any office or representative become the property of the University upon receipt and will not usually be returned to the applicant/student. Consideration for return of such documents may be given only to applicants with extenuating circumstances. Notification of extenuating circumstances should be made in writing when the documents are submitted. Transfer Credit Procedures (Foreign Universities):
(Effective 8/1/09)
In order to receive transfer credit toward a selected major at West Texas A&M University, international students with (college or university-level) credit from an institution outside the United States must provide the following items: - Official transcripts with certified English translations from each foreign college or university attended;
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- List of courses and grades in U.S. terms
- Course designations as lower-level, upper-level, or graduate
- Overall GPA in U.S. terms
Please mail evaluation report and official transcripts to the following address:
West Texas A&M Universtiy
P.O. Box 60745
Canyon Tx. 79016
TOEFL and IELTS Test Scores TOEFL, Test of English as a Foreign Language or IELTS, International English Language Testing System scores are required.
- TOEFL score of 525 (Paper); 197 (Computer) or 71 (Internet)
- IELTS score of 6.0 or greater
- ESLI, English as a Second Language International is available on campus for students who do not meet the TOEFL or IELTS requirements.
SAT/ACT Test Scores An SAT score of 950 (combined math and verbal or math and critical reading) or ACT score of 20 is required. A waiver of these tests may be granted by transferring 12 credit hours of college level work. Proof of Financial Support Students must submit financial verification six months current to the date of enrollment. If someone other than you is supporting your studies, a bank letter and a sponsor’s financial statement is also needed. Summary of Educational Goals and Objectives Submit summary of educational goals and objectives to the International Student Office. Texas Success Initiative (TSI) TSI scores or proof of exemption is required. Foreign applicants will meet this requirement once they are admitted and arrive on campus. | 
