International Students
WELCOME!
Welcome to International Student Admissions at Boise State University! Applying to our university as an international student is easy. We are here to assist you with your application and we will do our best to make it a pleasant experience for you. Please contact us by e-mail or telephone us at (208) 426-1757 if you need information that you cannot find on this web site.
If you are not a citizen of the United States, are currently in the United States with a visa, or you have applied for permanent residency but have not been approved, you are considered an international student. Please submit the international student application to apply to Boise State University.
How to Apply for Admission
Application Deadlines:
Fall semester: June 1st
Spring semester: October 15th
To apply, simply use the checklist below for the required documents and other necessary information that must be submitted for admission to Boise State University:
Undergraduate Students
Online International Undergraduate Application or Printable International Undergraduate Application
40 USD nonrefundable, one-time application fee
TOEFL or IELTS Score Results (Our school code is 4018)
Official Transcripts or Marksheets
Financial Form and Bank Verification
Photocopy of the page in your passport that shows your full name
**Scholarship and Graduate Assistantship Information
Transfer Students
(Students Currently Attending a U.S. University)
Please submit all undergraduate or graduate admission requirements plus the following documents:
Copy of your current I-20, visa, and I-94
Transfer Form filled out by your current school's International Student Advisor
Graduate Students
Online International Graduate Application or Printable International Graduate Application
55 USD nonrefundable, one-time application fee
TOEFL or IELTS Score Results (Our school code is 4018.)
Official Transcripts or Marksheets and Official Proof of Degree
Financial Form and Bank Verification
GRE/GMAT Score Results (Our school code is 4018)
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
Educational Testing Service
PO Box 6103
Princeton, NJ 08541-6103
USA
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)
Educational Testing Service
PO Box 6000
Princeton, NJ 08541-6000
USA
Photocopy of the page in your passport that shows your full name
Additional Departmental RequirementsSome graduate programs may have additional application requirements such as a resume and letters of recommendation. This information is listed in the Graduate Catalog, which can be downloaded from our web site, or you may contact the academic department of your major to get the specific requirements. Please submit the additional graduate program requirements directly to the department's office.
**Scholarship and Graduate Assistantship Information
When the International Admissions Office receives all of the required documents your application file will be evaluated for admission. If you are applying to a graduate program, your file will be forwarded to the Graduate College for an admission evaluation.
When you are admitted to Boise State University you will receive a letter of admission. F-1 visa applicants will receive the I-20 form with the admission letter. All materials submitted become the property of Boise State University and will not be returned to the student.
To avoid delays, send all of your application materials directly to:
Boise State University
International Student Admissions
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1320
USA
English Proficiency
To determine if your English skills are sufficient for your success at Boise State University, you will need to take one of these English proficiency tests:
1. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
PO Box 6154
Princeton, NJ 08541-6154
USA
2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
100 East Corson Street Suite 200
Pasadena, CA 91103
USA
For admission as an undergraduate student, the minimum TOEFL test score is 500 on the paper-based test, 173 on the computer-based test, or 61 on the Internet-based test. The minimum score required on the IELTS test is 5.0. Note: If you have a TOEFL score of at least 450/133/46, or an IELTS score of 4.5, you can be granted conditional admission as an undergraduate student to Boise State University, but must first enroll in the Intensive English Program.
To be admitted as a graduate student, you must have a minimum TOEFL test score of 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 80 on the Internet-based test. The minimum score required on the IELTS test is 6. Note: If you are applying to a graduate program in Engineering or Business and Economics, the minimum score on the TOEFL test is 587/240/95. The IELTS test minimum score is a 6.5. Conditional admission due to low English proficiency is not offered to graduate level students.
Intensive English Program
Boise State University has an excellent Intensive English Program designed to help students improve their English skills and succeed in higher education. For more information about this program, please contact the International Programs Office or visit the Intensive English Program web site.
Educational Background
Undergraduate
If you are seeking an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree, you will need to submit official transcripts or marksheets that show you have completed the equivalent of a high school diploma or graduation in the United States. This would be approximately the level of education you would need to complete to be allowed entrance into a university in your home country. If you have completed courses at a recognized or accredited university in your home country, you must submit official transcripts or marksheets showing the grades that you received, along with a syllabus or course description of the classes you have completed.
If you are a transfer student, your official transcript will be evaluated for transfer credit. If the school you attended is not in the United States, this evaluation will not be completed until after the semester has begun. It takes 4-6 weeks to receive this evaluation. If the school you attended is within the United States, the evaluation process will take 2-3 weeks to complete. A list of the courses that have been accepted by Boise State University will be mailed to you.
Graduate
The equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized or accredited university is required for admission to any graduate program. Official transcripts or marksheets from the university you attended are required, along with official proof (diploma or graduation certificate) that you received a degree.
Nondegree Students
Nondegree means that you are not pursuing a degree program. You may attend Boise State University as a nondegree student as long as you have completed the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma and hold a visa other than F-1. Any academic courses completed as a nondegree student that fulfill requirements towards a degree can be used if you enroll later as a degree-seeking student. As a nondegree student you are limited to 7 or fewer credits each semester. To apply, submit an application, 30 USD (undergraduate) or 55 USD (graduate) application fee, a photocopy of your I-94 and the visa in your passport, and proof that you have completed the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma (official transcripts, marksheets, or diploma are required).
Official Documents
To be considered official, the transcripts or marksheets must be sent directly to Boise State University from the institution you attended. If you have completed your education in a country that does not issue transcripts, a photocopy of your original marksheets or grade reports should be verified or attested by the school you attended that it is a true copy of the original document. If the original documents are not in English, a verified or attested translation must accompany your official transcripts in your native language. These documents must be sent directly to Boise State University from the institution you attended. Learn more about transcript translation.
Financial Information
You are required to provide proof that you, your family, or a sponsor will have the financial resources to support you while you are a student at Boise State University. If you are currently in the United States with a visa other than a student visa and plan to become a student on a student visa, you must also provide this proof of financial support.
The financial documentation form lists the estimate of annual expenses for international students at either the graduate or undergraduate level. You must list on this form the funds you have that are sufficient to cover the estimated expenses. If the funds are in your name, indicate this and sign the bottom of the form. If the funds are in the name of a parent or sponsor, he or she must read and sign the sponsor certification section located on the financial documentation form. If you are currently in the United States with a visa classification other than a student visa, financial documentation is not required.
Dependents
If you plan to bring a spouse and/or children, they will need to be listed on the financial documentation form. Please list their names at the bottom of the form along with their date of birth, country of citizenship, and relationship to the student. You must add 3,000 USD per dependent to the total available funds.
Scholarship Information
Boise State University offers many scholarships for outstanding freshmen and transfer students as they pursue academic excellence. We offer nonresident tuition assistance scholarships, as well as graduate assistantships for international students. To be eligible for these scholarships, international students must have the equivalent of a minimum cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 and submit all application materials to the International Admissions Office by February 15th for admission for the following fall semester. If applicable, submit the Supplemental Scholarship Form or other departmental or college applications. These forms can be found here.
Please visit the Boise State University Financial Aid Office web site for more scholarship information.
Contact Information
International Student Admissions
Sally Pittman, International Admissions Coordinator
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1320
USA
E-mail: INTERNTL@boisestate.edu
Phone: (208) 426-1757
Fax: (208) 426-3765
The International Programs Office
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1145
USA
E-mail: internationalinfo@boisestate.edu
Phone: (208) 426-3652
Fax: (208) 426-5410
International Programs Office coordinates the Intensive English Program and provides orientation and assistance to international students once they arrive at Boise State University.
If you have any questions about the admission process, please contact the International Admissions Office at INTERNTL@boisestate.edu. To reach the office by phone, call (208) 426-1757, or toll-free in the United States 1-800-824-7017.
1910 University Drive • Boise, ID 83725 • email: bsuinfo@boisestate.edu • Boise State University