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University of Connecticut
Center for Continuing Studies
One Bishop Circle, Unit 4056
Storrs, CT 06269-4056
860-486-5941

FAQ's for International Students

Question:	When should admissions application packets be submitted?
Answer:	Several offices are involved in the admissions process. To allow for adequate time to process BGS applications please adhere to the following guidelines: July 15th for fall semester admissions December 15th for spring semester admissions

Question:	Where should I submit my completed application packet?
Answer:	Completed admissions information should be submitted to the BGS campus you plan to attend.

Question:	What are the TOEFL requirements and how can I satisfy them?
Answer:	All International applicants whose first language is not English or who do not have a transcript from an accredited university where English is the language of instruction must submit official TOEFL scores prior to admissions. A score of 213 on the computer based exam, a score of 79 on the internet based exam, a written test score of at least 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language or an overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTAS (International English Language Test System) is required. For more information go to http://www.ets.org.

Question:	Can an F-1 student take online classes?
Answer:	F-1 students are allowed to take one online class each semester.

Question	What does it mean to have a valid passport?
Answer:	A passport must be valid for at least 6 months into the future at all times unless there are automatic revalidation provisions. If the passport does not meet the validation requirements, the student is considered in violation of immigration status.

Question:	What does full time status mean?
Answer:	Full time status for undergraduates is 12 credits

Question:	How do I change may address?
Answer	Change of address is a self-service field in the PeopleSoft system. This means that you can log into PeopleSoft and change your address at any time.

Question:	Where can I find online information to help maintain my F-1 status?
Answer:	Subject matter information can be located at the following websites: TOEFL Information Language Requirements.pdf http://www.ets.org U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis U.S. Department of the State http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/ types_1268.html Glossary of Terms http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/glossary/ glossary_1363.html University of CT Department of International Student Programs http://www.disp.uconn.edu/

Questions?
If you are a F-1 BGS student with additional questions please email them to Stephanie.Wilson@uconn.edu.