As an incoming exchange student, you will start your process by applying for admissions! To start the application, click the Apply Now link on the left hand of the page. We have also provided you with this Application Guide if you would like to see a step-by-step process.
Academic Criteria:
- For undergraduate, exchange students:
- The minimum Grade Point Average required is a 2.0/4.0 on post-secondary/university/college work.
- For graduate, exchange students:
- You must meet the department's minimum GPA and be accepted to enroll in the program. You can read more about that here.
English Proficiency Requirements:
Incoming international exchange students must meet one of the criteria’s set forth in the below chart. However, citizens of these countries do not have to submit English proficiency scores due to English being the native language:
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- The British Virgin Islands
- Canada (except Quebec)
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- Falkland Islands
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Liberia
- Montserrat
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Saint Helena
- South Africa
- St. Kitts & Nevis
- St. Lucia
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United Kingdom
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
| English Proficiency Type | Required Minimum - UG | Required Minimum - GR |
| Completion of A-State's ESL Program | 80% or Above | 90% or Above |
| Completion of CEA accredited language program | Completion certificate for completing all levels | Completion certificate for completing all levels |
| Completion of HOFT Institute ESL Program | Completion certificate of the program | Completion certificate of the program |
| TOEFL-Internet Based*** | 79 | 90 |
| IELTS** | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) | 59 | 70 |
| iTEP Academic Plus* | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| EIKEN | Grade Pre-1 | Grade 1 |
|
Cambridge English Assessment |
B2 |
C1 |
|
Duolingo* |
110 |
120 |
|
IB (International Baccalaureate) |
English A or B HL: 5, 6, 7 |
Not accepted |
|
High School Graduate from USA, UK, Canada (except Quebec), Australia and New Zealand |
Must have completed two years there and graduated |
Not accepted |
|
University Graduate from USA, UK, Canada (except Quebec), Australia and New Zealand |
Must have completed two years of full-time study |
Must have completed two years and graduated (Associate’s or higher) |
*A-State’s institutional code to receive electronic tests is 6011.
**Test scores cannot be older than 2 years.
***Currently accepting TOEFL, internet based at home test.
