Graduate Admissions :: Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO

Graduate Admissions

Graduate Application

Please readt the following information carefully. It will guide you in your application process for admission to Fontbonne University.The following requirements must be met. Incomplete information, missing application fee, and missing documents will cause you considerable delay in being admitted or cause you not to be admitted.

APPLY NOW: International Student Application

APPLICATION CHECKLIST:

A Fontbonne University International Student Application, completed, signed and dated.
An Application Fee of 50 usd.
Proof of English Proficiency such as TOEFL, successful completion of English Composition at a U.S. college or university, or completion of an Intensive English Language Program.
Transcripts, translated into English, indicating successful completion of the equivalent of American Bachelor's Degree.
Transcripts, translated into English, from all colleges and universities attended post-Bachelor's Degree (when applicable).
A Personal Statement describing your educational goals.
Personal Finances, see COSTS section below for additional information.
Three letters of recommendation.
Copy of your passport page.
Portfolio (for MFA and MA applicants only)

Foreign nationals who apply while physically in the United States (visitors and transfer students from U.S. schools) must also comply with item 11. Immigration documents (including all past I-20s, I-94, Visa, Transfer Form)

WHEN TO APPLY

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Fall Semester (August - December): June 15
Spring Semester (January - May): November 15
Summer Semester (June - July): April 15

All necessary documents and fees must be submitted by the deadlines, depending upon which semester you wish to enroll.

TRANSCRIPTS

Academic Credentials

Original or certified copies of transcripts are required for admission and must be submitted with the application. Transcripts must list the courses/classes title, dates taken and grades received. All transcripts submitted must be in English or translated in English.
Transferring Credits

Fontbonne can accept transfer credits from foreign institutions. ALL international students attempting to transfer credits must first submit their transcripts to WES (World Education Services) www.wes.org for an official international academic credential evaluation - even if the original transcript is in English - and then submit the original and WES evaluated transcript to Fontbonne for transfer review.

COSTS

International students applying for graduate programs must submit proof of financial support to cover at least one year of study at Fontbonne University, see below for estimated costs and minimum total required:
Graduate Programs

Tuition & Fees: $11,328
Average Housing Cost: $9,000
Required Health Insurance: $700
TOTAL FINANCES REQUIRED: $21,028

MBA for International Students (one-year format)

Tuition & Fees: $27,752(includes health insurance)
Average Housing Cost: $9,000
TOTAL FINANCES REQUIRED: $36,752

Financial Support Information

Students applying for study at Fontbonne University must show adequate financial resources to cover tuition and expenses for at least the first year of study (estimated total finances required above). IMPORTANT: a letter of financial support is required if the bank statement is not in the student's name, for example, if the parent's bank statement is submitted, then they must write a letter of financial support**(Sample Letter of Financial Support).

If the student or student's parents will fund the studies at Fontbonne, an original bank statement is needed and must show availability of funds for the required tuition and costs amount. Bank statements must not be older than 120 days.
If the student's studies will be supported by a private sponsor a letter of financial support and original bank statement are needed and must show availability of funds for the required tuition and costs amount. Bank statements must not be older than 120 days.
- - If the student's studies will be sponsored by an institution or government agency then, the institution or agency must provide official certification of financial guarantee for the amount to be covered. Sponsorship letters may not be older than 120 days. **Letter of financial support not required, sponsor letter is sufficient.
  - CHECK (include with completed application)
  - WIRE TRANSFER
    - Account number: 20333245
    - ABA Routing #: 101000019
    - Credit: Fontbonne University
    - Bank: Commerce Bank of St. Louis / Kansas City
    - Student Name:
    - Note: International Student Application Fee: $50 usd
  - CREDIT CARD (payment by phone to the Fontbonne University Business Office: +1-314-889-1405)
    - Student Name & Name on Credit Card
    - Type of Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) & Card Number
    - Credit Card Expiration Date
    - Amount: $50 usd
    - Address and Phone number
    - Note: International Student Application Fee: $50 usd

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