International Checklist

A complete application from an international undergraduate applicant should include:

• A complete and signed application. Use the same ordering of names on all correspondence and documents as listed on your passport. A complete listing of colleges and majors can be found at http://admissions.unl.edu/majors. Please apply at http://admissions.unl.edu/apply.
• A $45 non refundable application fee. The applicant's full name must appear on the check or money order, made payable to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Please do not send cash or overseas drafts. Applicants may pay by credit card when first submitting the online application.
• Secondary school records or transcripts. Submit original high school or secondary education transcripts or mark sheets with certificates or diploma in native language. Also, submit official literal English translations of all records. Photocopies of certified records cannot be used.
• College or University transcripts. If applicant attended an institution of higher education, he or she must submit original transcripts or mark sheets with certificates or diploma in native language. Must be official from the issuing institution. Also submit official literal English translations of all records. Photocopies of certified records cannot be used.
• SAT Examination Scores Not Required - Recommended. Use our school code to send your test score to the University. Nebraska's school code is 6877. Visit www.collegeboard.com to learn more about the SAT examination.
• Native Language other than English. Students whose native language is not English must furnish current (within the past two years) proof of English proficiency with a standardized test. UNL accepts the following examinations:
  TOEFL : UNL school code is 6877
  IELTS 6.0
  SAT I (Critical Reading) 430
  ACT (English) 18
  

  Required TOEFL scores:

  College	Paper	Internet
  General Admission*	523	70
  College of Architecture	550	80
  Major in Advertising	550	80
  Major in Broadcasting	600	100
  Fine and Performing Arts	550	80
  Education & Human Sciences	550	80
  *Official test score report required.

• Financial Resources Certification. International students seeking an I-20 for an F1 visa, including those attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, must provide evidence of adequate financial resources. You must document sources of support (personal funds or sponsoring organization or individual). Your sponsor must sign the document.

Granting of Admissions/Forms I-20 or DS-2019. An admission decision will be made 4-6 weeks after all required documentation is received. A University of Nebraska-Lincoln letter of admission and the I-20 or DS-2019 form will be mailed to your current address as indicated on the application for admission, unless otherwise requested by you.

If you are not currently in the United States, the I-20 or DS-2019 must be taken the U.S. Embassy. If you are currently in the United States, it must be presented to UNL's International Student Adviser upon your arrival at UNL.

If you are granted a foreign student (F-1 or J-1) visa, you are required by law to attend the institution that issued the form presented at the U.S. Embassy. If you have any questions regarding your I-20 or DS-2019, please contact the UNL International Student Adviser.

Estimated Academic Year Expenses for International Students. These figures indicate the estimated cost of attendance for the 9 month academic year. The cost of summer school tuition, fees, and living expenses are optional and not included in these figures.