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Application Deadline

Overseas Applications
    Summer (May) 2008 - May 9
      Fall (August) 2008 - June 13

Transfer Applications
    Summer (May) 2008 - rolling
      Fall (August) 2008 - rolling

Documents Required Checklist

1 . International Application Form
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2 . Application Fee of USD $25.00

3 . Official School Records
    Literal English translations
      Original official transcripts of each secondary/high school
         and college attended
      Copy of all diplomas, degrees and certificates
      National and school leaving exams.

4. English Requirements - Applicants must meet ONE of the following:

A.	Provide an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language- DBU's Institution Code is 6159) Minimum Paper Based Score - 525 Minimum Computer Based Score - 197 Minimum Internet Based Score - 71
B.	Provide an official IELTS (Intensive English Language Testing System) overall band score of 5.5 with no individual band lower than 5.
C.	Complete the Intensive English Program at DBU.
D.	The TOEFL, IELTS, or IEP program may be waived at the discretion of the program director if 24 credit hours with a GPA of 2.5 or higher have been completed at other regionally accredited institutions in the United States. International Students may be interviewed and tested by DBU staff to determine their ability to communicate effectively in English.

5. 250-Word Essay "Why I Want to Go to DBU"

6. Joint Certificate of Financial Responsibility (Click here to download) - The applicant's sponsor must certify the ability and intent to support the applicant during his/her entire stay at Dallas Baptist University for at least $17,998 for a 9 month I-20 or $22,953 for a 12 month I-20.

7. Copy of Passport Page

For Commuter Applicants Only

Proof of tuberculosis testing (Click here to download). This document must be dated within two years of registration at DBU.

For Campus Resident Applicants Only

Residence Hall Application (Click here to download)
The Residence Hall application needs to be fully completed by students who will reside in the campus dormitory. This document should be completed before moving on campus.

Report of Medical History (Click here to download)
It is essential that this form be completed with a medical doctor's signature. All immunizations listed with the immunization dates. Medical costs in the U.S. are expensive, it saves time and money to fully document this form in your home country. This document should be completed before moving on campus.

Dependent Requirements (F-2 Visa)

To bring a spouse, child, or both, the following documents must be submitted in order for DBU to issue F-2 I-20s needed to apply for F-2 visas.

Spouse

Copy of passport
Copy of marriage certificate

Child

Copy of passport
Birth certificate

** Original sponsor and financial documentation showing sufficient funds to cover additional living expenses for each dependent must be submitted at time of application. (See above #6)

Dependent family members may apply for a visa either at the same time as the student (F-1 holder) or subsequent to the student's interview. If applying at a different time the embassy will also require a photocopy of F-1 holder's passport, visa and I-20.