International Transfer Admissions

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Continue your education at UL Lafayette and discover the unique opportunities you’ll find here.

UL Lafayette offers international students an outstanding education for an exceptional value — all in one of the most unique cultural areas of the United States.

Other Application Processes

J-1 Visa/Exchange Students

Deadlines for International Transfer Students

Completed documents must be submitted along with your application by the following deadlines.

Semester Deadline
Fall Full Term (A &B Terms) June 1
Spring Full Term (A & B Terms) October 1
Summer Full Term (A & B Terms) March 1

For intersession enrollment please contact the office directly. 

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Requirements

Requirements for International Transfer Students

To be granted admissions, you must be eligible to return to all previous institutions of enrollment.

If you’ve earned 24 or more hours, you must:

  • Have a 2.25 GPA or higher once converted to the U.S. scale (excluding developmental or remedial courses)
  • Complete both college-level freshman English courses with a grade of C or better
  • Complete college-level mathematics with a grade of C or better
  • Demonstrate English language proficiency
    • If you completed a college-level English course at another school in the U.S., that will satisfy this requirement.

If you’ve earned fewer than 24 hours, you must:

 

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Forms

Forms for International Transfer Students

When you complete your application, you will also be required to submit these forms.

Chronological Record of Education

List all of your educational and work history on the Chronological Record of Education form [PDF].

Confidential Financial Guarantee

Fill out the Confidential Financial Guarantee form [PDF]. Submit it along with a current bank statement.

You don’t have to submit this form if you are a refugee or permanent resident.

International Student Transfer Form

If you are transferring from a U.S. institution, you must submit an International Student Transfer Form to get your I-20 transferred to UL Lafayette.

Immunization Form

All students must submit an immunization form before you can register for classes. You can submit it at the same time or after your admissions application.

You must be screened for tuberculosis (TB) and be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus-diphtheria.

Copy of Your Passport

After you submit your application, you will need to provide a copy of your passport.

Submitting Documents

You are able to submit electronic versions of these forms when you fill out your application online.

If you’re sending paper copies of these required documents through a courier service, please use this address:

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
1511 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70503

Additional documentation may be required. If you need to submit additional documentation, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will contact you after you submit your application.

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Transcripts

Transcripts for International Transfer Students

Submit your transcripts from all accredited or ministry-approved colleges or universities you’ve attended.

The transcripts must be original and official translations are required.

 

 

 

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Application Fee

When you apply, you’ll need to pay the $25 non-refundable application fee with a card, U.S. check or U.S. money order.

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If you are admitted, you'll receive your admissions letter and visa form only after you've sent in all of your credentials.

Why Choose UL Lafayette

70+

different countries represented on campus

Our students come from around the world to make UL Lafayette their new home.

International Week every spring celebrates our international students and the cultures they bring to campus.

450+

international students

Our students come from 70+ different countries and to all of them we say: You are welcome here.