INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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To complete your application, you must submit the following documents:

1. Official Transcripts & Diploma

• Bachelor’s Applicants: Submit high school transcripts along with your diploma.
• Master’s Applicants: Submit bachelor’s transcripts along with your diploma.

2. Government-Issued ID

For international students, a passport is required, and it must be valid for at least six months beyond the application date.

3. Proof of English Proficiency (*Waived if Medium of Instruction was English)

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency. This requirement is waived if you submit a Medium of Instruction in English document from your previous institution. For more details on this requirement:

4. Bank Statement 

Applicants must provide a bank statement as proof of adequate financial resources to cover expenses for the first year of study.

• If the bank statement is not in the applicant’s name, a Sponsorship Letter is required.
• If the applicant has dependents, copies of their passports, along with marriage or birth certificates, must be submitted.

5. Course-by-Course Evaluation (Graduate Applicants Only)

A bachelor’s degree equivalency evaluation is required for graduate applicants whose transcripts were issued by a foreign institution outside the U.S.. The evaluation must be completed by a NACES or AICE member service. For more details on course-by-course evaluation:

At Bay Atlantic University, we are committed to providing a smooth and efficient application process for our students. Please make sure to review the Application Document Checklist carefully to avoid any delays. Visit the following links for more information:

• Application Document Checklist
• Sponsorship Letter

If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out.

Once you submit your application, the evaluation process takes 2–3 business days.

Once all required documents are reviewed and approved, an official admission letter will be sent to you through your email.

Upon admission to Bay Atlantic University, you must submit a non-refundable $200 admission confirmation deposit, which will be applied toward tuition. Click here to make the payment.

You must obtain the I-20, sign it as required, and allow 7-10 business days for processing.

You must complete the SEVIS fee payment, which typically processes within one day. For detailed instructions on SEVIS fee payment, please refer to this link.

You should book your visa appointment as early as possible, as processing times may take 4-6 months, depending on your country, embassy workload, and appointment availability. For more instructions on completing the DS-160 form:

Once your visa is approved, you must complete the non-refundable tuition deposit payment, which will be applied toward tuition.

*Please note that students are not allowed to travel without first making the tuition deposit.

Students are required to attend a mandatory Orientation, during which they will complete the registration requirements and select their courses. Students are required to bring their official/notarized transcripts by this date.

The official course-by-course evaluation must also be submitted by this date. For more details on course-by-course evaluation: