University of West Georgia [UWG] 2023 Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

University of West Georgia International Admissions

The admission requirements for the International students are slightly different from the domestic students as they need to meet some additional requirements as well. The below-mentioned data will help them to apply at the university more accurately.

How to apply?

• Application Portal: The international students can apply online using the International Application form
• Application fees: Submit Non-Refundable Application Fee of 40 USD; in case the students have an application fee waiver, submit it to global@westga.edu

Academic Requirements

• A completed application
• Official transcripts (submit transcripts from each secondary school, college, university or technical school attended)
• Transcripts evaluated by an authorized agency, which are:
• Submit financial documents
• ACT, SAT, and/or TOEFL/IELTS score reports sent directly to the university.
• Verification of financial support
• Affidavit of Support (F-1 Students need to show at least USD 32,000 in their account).
• Copy of passport

Optional Requirements: All the bank letters and documents must:

• be on official bank letterhead
• be in English
• be signed by a bank official
• state the written date
• mentioned the currency
• disclose the amount currently in the account in local currency

The U.S. college transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to the University of West Georgia through the mail. The interested students can mail the admission materials to 1601, Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30118, (678) 839-5000.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All courses except Foreign Language in the University of West Georgia are offered in English. The international students in University of West Georgia require specific scores in any of the following English language proficiency tests:

All the applicants belonging to non-English speaking countries must meet English language proficiency requirements. In case you are unsure if your country meets the requirements for a waiver of English language testing, then you can drop an email regarding your queries at global@westga.edu.

US Visa Process for International Students

The International students need to apply for a visa to study in the USA post an application letter is issued to them. The interested students need to prepare two (2) sets of supporting financial documents. One set of documents is required to get admitted at UWG (photocopies, faxes and scans are acceptable); while the second set of documents is needed for the students’ visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate nearest you. Only originals are accepted.

The F-1 student visa will be granted to the full-time students planning to study in the U.S. The required amounts which the international students must have in their bank accounts include:

F-1 Students - 1st Academic Year Only (32,000 USD)

Documents required to get the Form I-20:

• Copy of passport
• Proof of financial support (32,000 USD; all the applicants must show proof of finances)
• Source of financial support
• Bank statement
• Personal data information form
• Complete the I-20 and pay the fee. Apply along with paying the application fee.