Documentation Required Applicants must provide documentation to demonstrate their academic proficiency and financial eligibility; all documents provided must be notarized (certified). All documents submitted become the property of Thiel College and are not returnable or refundable. Students who wish to obtain copies of documents submitted must provide a signed written request to the Office of Academic Records. The following documents must be submitted before an application can be processed (Translations are required for records in a language other than English): 1. Application Form* 2. Passport Copy 3. Nonrefundable Application Fee: USD 50 4. Senior High School Transcript: A complete and official educational record of grades, diplomas and certificates received. These documents must be attested to by the institution attended. 5. University/College Transcript: Applicable only to international student applicants planning to transfer credits from a college or university within or outside the United States. 6. TOEFL/IELTS/SAT/ACT Test Scores: Applicants are required to take either one of these standardized exams and have the scores reported directly to the College, by mentioning Thiel College’s CEEB code (2910) when taking the exam. 7. Letters of Recommendation: Applicants are required to submit a minimum of two letters. The letters must be written by people who have known and experienced the applicant’s work in a professional setting related to the major of choice. (e.g.: professor, principal, dean, etc.) 8. Statement of Objective (Maximum 500 words): Applicants must submit an essay describing the reason for desiring to study at Thiel. Additionally, mention future academic plans, career objectives and the motivation behind the intention to return home. 9. Official Bank Statement of Sponsor (notarized) 10. Sponsor’s Affidavit of Support (notarized): The sponsor must state their willingness and
ability to sponsor the applicant’s education and living expenses. Additionally, the sponsor must list the various sources of income that will be used to support the applicant. 11. Financial Certification Form*: The sponsor must document the availability of a minimum of one year’s total costs (USD 41,258). *These forms are available online at www.thiel.edu. NOTE: a.) The United States Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) requires that a student document the availability of financial resources required to cover the total cost of education for a minimum of one academic year expenses before an application can be processed for admission or an 1-20 (required for an F-1 student visa) be issued. b.) Admission is based upon evaluation of the required documents submitted. The applicant must meet all admission criteria required of Thiel international students. Once all the documentation required has been received, the applicant’s file will be processed and a notice will be sent updating the applicant. If the applicant has been accepted for admission, it is crucial that applicant send a registration deposit (USD 150) at the earliest, to reserve a place in the upcoming semester. Thiel College is authorized by the United States Government to issue an I-20 Form (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant [F-1] Student Status) to an accepted student. The I-20 form along with the official letter of acceptance will be issued upon receipt of the registration deposit. The I-20 must be used to secure an F-1 visa to enable the applicant to legally enter and study in the United States. All students who obtain the F-1 visa are required to initially attend the educational institution that issued the I-20 to them. Support Services In an effort to enhance the positive educational experience of international students, Thiel College will provide • an international student advocate who will assist in the coordination and management of student affairs; • a faculty/staff member who acts as a liaison 21