English language requirement
International applicants whose first language is not English must also submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as part of the application process. There is a fee, and payment must accompany your order or it will be returned to you. The University's TOEFL school code is 6681.

• Graduate course work TOEFL requirement
  A TOEFL score of 550 or higher on the paper-based test or 81 or higher on the Internet-based test is required for admission as a nondegree graduate student.
• Applicants with TOEFL scores lower than 600
  Newly admitted nondegree students who present TOEFL scores lower than 600 on the paper-based test or lower than 100 on the Internet-based test are required to complete an English Proficiency Evaluation before their first registration for classes. The results will determine whether you will be able to register for courses as a nondegree student.

Automatic waivers of the TOEFL requirement are granted for those who have completed a bachelor's degree (or higher) at an accredited university in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada (excluding French Quebec), Africa (English speaking), Australia, or New Zealand. The TOEFL is offered worldwide throughout the year.

Alternative to the TOEFL
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) total score of 7.0, with no subscore less than 6.0, may be used to satisfy the English-language requirement. All IELTS test takers will be required to take the on-campus English Proficiency Evaluation.

Restrictions on study for F-2 dependents
F-2 dependents may enroll only as part-time students and only in courses that are "avocational or recreational" (i.e., courses taken for enrichment purposes only—those which will not be used at any time toward a degree). F-2 dependents who wish to study full time need to apply for a change of status to F-1 student.