Office of International Programs > International Student Services

Office of International Programs
UNCP
One University Drive
Pembroke, NC 28372-1510

Phone: 910.775.4095
Fax: 910.521.6864
Email: ip@uncp.edu

Location: International Programs
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ADMISSION

All applicants should be prepared to provide:

Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions attended;
scores from standardized tests required by the educational institution such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc.;
financial evidence that shows you or your parents who are sponsoring you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study. For example, if you or your sponsor is a salaried employee, please bring income tax documents and original bank books and/or statements. If you or your sponsor own a business, please bring business registration, licenses, etc., and tax documents, as well as original bank books and/or statements.

ENTRY: F-1 students

All applicants applying for entry must submit:

A passport valid for at least six months;
a valid issued visa to the US;
form I-94;
an I-20 or an I-20 that has been endorsed on the back by a school official within the past 12 months;
a receipt for visa processing fee. A receipt showing payment of the visa application fee for each applicant, including each child listed in a parent’s passport who is also applying for a U.S. visa, is needed.

RENEWALS: F-1 students

All applicants applying for renewals must submit:

A passport valid for at least six months;
an application Form DS-156, together with a Form DS-158. Both forms must be completed and signed. Some applicants will also be required to complete and sign Form DS-157. Blank forms are available without charge at all U.S. consular offices and on the Visa Services website under Visa Applications Forms;
a receipt for visa processing fee. A receipt showing payment of the visa application fee for each applicant, including each child listed in a parent’s passport who is also applying for a U.S. visa, is needed;
a new I-20 or an I-20 that has been endorsed on the back by a school official within the past 12 months.
A certified copy of your grades from the school in which you are enrolled;
financial documents from you or your sponsor, showing your ability to cover the cost of your schooling.

ENTRY: J-1 students

All applicants applying for entry must submit:

A passport valid for at least six months;
a valid issued visa to the US;
form I-94;
a DS-2019 that has been endorsed on the back by a school official within the past 12 months;
a receipt for visa processing fee. A receipt showing payment of the visa application fee for each applicant, including each child listed in a parent’s passport who is also applying for a U.S. visa, is needed.

Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2008