International Students
An international applicant is anyone who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident at the time of application to the University of Virginia. The following information is provided to assist international students in the admissions process and to assist admitted students as they transition to the University.
Applying for Admission
International applicants should submit their application as early as possible to allow ample time to apply for a student visa if admitted. We strongly recommend that international applicants apply before the December 1 deadline. International applicants should allow an extra 2-4 weeks for their admissions applications to be processed.
Please send all application materials to the following:
Graduate Admissions
McIntire School of Commerce
University of Virginia
PO Box 400173
Charlottesville, VA 22904
Physical address (FedEx, UPS, DHL and courier service):
McIntire School of Commerce
University of Virginia
Rouss & Robertson Halls
125 Ruppel Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: 434-924-3571
Course-by-Course Credential Evaluation
The McIntire School of Commerce requires a professional credential evaluation for all transcripts from international colleges or universities. Please have your official transcripts sent directly to a professional credentialing service for review. Photocopies and facsimiles of transcripts are not acceptable. A notarized copy of transcripts does not serve as an official academic record. A copy of the evaluation report must be sent from the credentialing service to the McIntire School of Commerce.
English Language Test
All international students are required to submit official test scores from either TOEFL or IELTS to the McIntire School of Commerce.
TOEFL scores must be sent to McIntire School of Commerce code 5829. Be aware: Please do not select the generic UVA code; there is a specific code for the McIntire School of Commerce. To be competitive, your score must be a minimum of 600 (paper based), 250 (online), or 100 (ibt). To learn more about the TOEFL or to schedule a test, visit the ETS Web site.
IELTS scores must be sent to the McIntire School of Commerce. To be competitive, your overall score should be a minimum of 7. To learn more about the IELTS or to schedule a test, visit International English Language Testing System.
English Language Test Wavier
International students whose first language is not English but who have had recent experience requiring extensive use of both written and oral English language skills may submit by post or email a written request for a waiver. Written requests should be sent by mail or to mcintiregrad@virginia.edu.
Financial Guarantee Form (FGF)
Candidates who accept our offer of admission must complete and submit a Financial Guarantee Form (FGF) and the required supporting financial documentation. Visit http://www.virginia.edu/iso/issp/generalinfo/forms.html for additional information about this requirement.
Foreign Student Advisor Report (FSA)
International students currently studying in the United States will be required to submit a Foreign Student Advisor Report (FSA) along with their admission acceptance form. Visit http://www.virginia.edu/iso/issp/generalinfo/forms.html for additional information about this requirement.
Transitioning to the University
English for Academic Purposes
We strongly recommend that international students consider taking advantage of a summer language institute offered by the University of Virginia. English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is an intensive language and culture course designed for non-native speakers of English who have been admitted to an undergraduate or graduate degree program at the University of Virginia. Participants fine tune the language skills required for success in U.S. higher education through exercises in academic writing, academic reading and vocabulary development, listening comprehension and note taking, classroom discussion strategies, and presentation skills. Throughout the EAP program, participants work with content from their intended field of study or research.
Language Consultant Program
Student language consultants are native speakers of English who are interested in getting to know international students, staff, and scholars. Once you arrive at the University, they offer you the opportunity to practice your English, learn more about U.S. culture, and make new friends. Most conversation groups will consist of one student language consultant and 1-2 international students, staff, or scholars. Conversation groups meet 1 hour per week beginning in September until the last week of classes for the fall semester. To learn more contact the Center for American English Language and Culture at 434-924-3372 or caelc@virginia.edu.
Connecting with the International Community at UVA
The following student organizations provide services and support to international students:
The International Center
Chinese Students and Scholars Society at UVA
Chinese Student Association
Hong Kong Student Association
Indian Student Association
International Students in Charlottesville
Latino Student Union
Malaysian Students Association at UVA
Singapore Students’ Association
Taiwanese Student Association
Vietnamese Student Association
Search for other sports, co-curricular, ethnic/cultural, fine arts, hobby, speakers, political, religious, service, and entertainment organizations at The Student Activities Center.