Admissions Checklist – Graduate

After you have been admitted by Graduate Studies, your application will be sent to the International Programs Center for issuing your I-20.Graduate Student at a table
Mirabel came from Cameroon, West Africa to study hydrogeology in Bemidji State University’s Environmental Studies graduate program.

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Under “Citizenship” on the application’s first page, be sure to select “International Visa Holder or Seeker.”

BSU Graduate Application

Documents Needed For I-20 Issuance

All supporting documents may be scanned and submitted to our office via email. We reserve the right to request an original copy of documents, should the scanned copy not prove sufficient.  Please submit all documents in one email. 

  1. International Application Processing Fee.
    • A $50 international application processing fee payment is required to complete your application submission.  This fee must be paid before we process your application.  This fee is non-refundable, does not guarantee admission, and cannot be waived. 
    • To pay the fee, access the PayMyTuition Portal, search for Bemidji State University, and follow the directions.  You likely paid this fee when completing your Graduate Studies Application
  1. Proof of English Proficiency
  1. Financial Documents
    1. Financial Affidavit Form
      1. Your Financial Affidavit must show a total of at least $25,859 USD, the estimated cost to attend BSU for two semesters/one academic year.
      2. For help in filling out the Financial Affidavit Form, please refer to the cost breakdown and the financial affidavit instructions.
    1. Bank Documents.  You have 2 options for submitting bank documents.
      1. Line-by-line bank statements dated within the last six months.  See link for a sample bank statement.
      2. Notarized letter from your bank dated with last six months.
  1. International Agreement Form
  1. Passport Copy
    1. Copy of the Name/Identification page of your passport.
  1. Transfer Request Form
    1. Only for International students currently studying in the United States on an F-1/J-1 visa will need to complete this form.

 

IMPORTANT: All application materials, including supporting documents (e.g. bank statements, transcripts) become the property of Bemidji State University and cannot be returned.