International Graduate Students

• For students with college- level credits or a degree from the U.S.:
  • Submit an official transcript in English from each U.S. institution attended. A transcript is considered “official” only if imprinted with the issuing institution's official seal. Faxed or emailed transcripts are not acceptable.
• For students with college- level credits or a degree from outside the U.S.:
  • If your university credits/degree are from an accredited institution outside of the U.S., the transcript(s) must be evaluated by a third party before Colorado Mesa University will review for possible transfer credits and/or recognize the foreign degree.
  • Colorado Mesa University recognizes and uses Spantran, ECE and WES for evaluation services or any service listed at www.naces.com/members.html. For students interested in the Nursing or Physician Assistant graduate programs, please contact the Office of International Student Admissions and Programs directly for eligibility and the foreign degree evaluation process.
  • Spantran is another NACES accredited service that offers discounted Evaluation Services.
  • Official evaluated transcripts and degree(s) from previous institutions will be evaluated on an individual basis after you have been accepted to Colorado Mesa University. Transfer credit cannot be guaranteed.

• International students applying for in-person, F1 visa eligible programs must show sufficient funding to receive admission. This requirement is met by submitting a bank statement that shows sufficient liquid assets to cover one year of tuition and fees at full-time (generally 6 credits per semester for two semesters), plus other estimated costs outlined below. Tuition is assessed at the Out-of-State rate and varies by graduate program.
• If you have more than one source of funding, you must submit a bank statement for each person/source. A financial bank statement document is only official if it is printed on organization letterhead with the amount clearly displayed.

Additional estimated annual cost of attendance for graduate programs (on top of tuition):

The chart above reflects the average cost of attendance and living expenses for a full-time graduate student during the nine month academic year. These are estimated expenses. Tuition and fees are direct costs while all other expenses will vary based on living arrangements, degree, marital status, and lifestyle. These costs are based on the current academic year and are subject to change.

The Statement of Financial Support  shows how the student's education and living expenses are to be financed over the course of study.

• Each sponsor who submits a bank statement must also submit a Statement of Financial support and have it notarized by a public official or notary who verifies the signature of the person signing the form. Applications cannot be processed until proof of adequate funding is demonstrated.

If a student is from a country where English is not the primary language, the student must submit ONE of the following:

*The requirements may differ based on the graduate program to which you are applying.