Application Deadlines:

Please review our international undergraduate admission requirements for specific details regarding any of the requirements below.

If you have a specific question please email our office at SAUInternational@saumag.edu.  We typically respond to emails within one business day, so please be patient.  If it is time-sensitive, you can call us at 870-235-5048.  We do not discuss admission status over the phone.

Step 1 Click on “Begin Application Process” to create your applicant portal

Only create ONE profile.  Creating multiple profiles will cause issues with your application.

Step 2 Begin your application

The application process is handled through your application profile page.  On this profile page, you will complete application questionnaires and upload the required documentation needed to complete your application.  As you upload documents you will receive notifications that your documents have been reviewed.  You can also see on your profile page what documents you have uploaded, what needs to be uploaded, and what documents have been reviewed.

Your application is not complete until you have submitted all of your required documents listed on your application profile.

Required Application Documents

$90 Application fee

The application fee is nonrefundable.  If you defer your admission to the following semester and we have processed and shipped your I-20 then you will be required to pay the fee again.

Secondary School/University Transcripts

We require a 2.0 minimum GPA for all incoming freshmen and transfer students.

• Upload your official Secondary Transcripts in English to the Application.  Students from African countries that use the WAEC exam need to submit their scratch card and exam information so we can verify scores online.

Transferring from another university?

• American university:
  • Submit the Transfer Questionnaire Form, a copy of your I-20, passport, I-94, and have an official transcript mailed to International Student Services (see address below).
• Foreign university:
  • Request an Evaluated Transcript and have it sent officially to International Student Services. (See instructions in the Application.).  A “course by course” analysis with GPA transcript evaluation should be done by one of the following companies:
    • IEE
    • WES
    • Educational Perspective
    • Spantran
    • or other private credential evaluation agencies approved by the Arkansas Department of Education

Proof of Financial Support

• Fill out the Affidavit of Support form showing at least $26,130.
• Email or mail your supporting documentation, such as a bank statement or a bank letter stating you have the required funds to support your educational expenses.

Copy of Immigration Documents

• Mail or email a copy of your immigration documents:
  • Passport
  • I-20 from current school (if you have one)
  • U.S. Visa (if you have one)
  • I-94 (if you have one)

English Proficiency Scores

We require official scores, so please send your user name and password so we can verify your scores or have your scores mailed to our office.

Some English speaking countries are exempted from this requirement.

Minimum English Requirements (must meet one of the following)

• A score of 500 or higher on the written TOEFL
• A score of 173 or higher on the computerized TOEFL
• A score of 61 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL
• A score of Band 5.5 (overall) on the IELTS
• A score of 43 or higher on PTE (Pearson Test of English)
• A score of 90 or higher on Duolingo
• Completion of Level 109 at an ELS Language Center or its equivalent
• Completion of EF Level 4
• A score of 410 on the Old SAT Critical Reading section or 22 on the New SAT Reading section
• A score of 19 on the ACT English

Address

SAU International Office

Undergraduate Admissions
100 East University
MSC 9224
Magnolia, AR 71753

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SAU International Office

Undergraduate Admissions
100 East University
#9224
Magnolia, AR 71753