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International Students
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International Admissions Services at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ is here to assist students through the college application process and advise them on policies and procedures international students must follow while studying at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ More.
Contact admissions@thomasmore.edu to learn more about applying to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ More, scholarship opportunities, or living in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area.
International Admissions Services include:
•Assisting and preparing international students for study at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥.
•Issuing the form I-20 (certificate of eligibility) to admitted students.
•Advising students on various policies and procedures, including applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT), working on campus and renewing a visa.
•Per federal regulation F-1 students may not enroll in more than one class or three credits per semester online. Therefore, F-1 students are not eligible to enroll in any online programs at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥.
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English Language Proficiency Requirement
You must demonstrate English proficiency as a part of your application process. Click here to view your options for English proficiency standardized tests
There are three ways to qualify for an exemption from taking a standardized test to demonstrate your English proficiency:
- The student has completed at least one full year of English-language instruction at the high school level and earned a passing grade in standard English (not ESL). This must be shown on the student’s transcripts.
- The student has earned a passing score on the O Level Exam.
- The student has passed the first year of IB English (SL or HL) with a score of 5 or higher.
International Transfer Students
Definition of International Student for Admissions Purposes
An international student is defined as a student who is a non-US citizen and who does not have permanent resident status. The international student definition includes non-US citizens who are currently in the United States on a work, visit or study-related visa.