In addition to completing an application for admission, all international applicants must also submit:
- Official Transcripts: 国产传媒 must receive official transcripts for all years of baccalaureate work that you have completed. Your transcript must be sent directly by your school (e.g. registrar’s office or certifying official) to 国产传媒 via email in order to be considered official. Copies emailed or uploaded by you are considered unofficial.
If your transcript is not in English, you must also obtain an official translation. The translation must be sent by directly by your institution or by the translation service.
Alternatively, you can submit a course-by-course credential evaluation via an accredited credential evaluation agency. We accept evaluations from any ; however, (formerly known as SpanTran) is our recommended credential evaluation service. You may apply for a at a discount by using our customized application.
- English Proficiency Scores obtained within the last two years. The minimum proficiency test score requirements are:
- TOEFL: 79 iBT
- IELTS: Band 6.5
- Duolingo: 100
- PTE-A: 54
English Language Exam Exemption: Students whose native/official language is English, or for whom English was the primary language of instruction, are exempt from the English Language Exam requirement. Verification may be requested.
- International Data and Evidence of Financial Support (IDEFS) Form: 国产传媒 requires proof of finances prior to application review. Along with this form, you will need to upload a copy of your passport and bank statements (personal or from your sponsors). Your sponsors will also be sent a Financial Affidavit via email asking them to confirm that they are your sponsor. They must respond before we can proceed.
Bank statement(s)/letters: You must upload official bank letters or statements that meet or exceed our annual estimated cost of attendance for 2024-2025.* You can provide your own bank statement and/or upload statements from a designated financial sponsor. Anyone can serve as your financial sponsor as long as you add their name to your IDEFS Form and they respond to our Financial Affidavit email to confirm.
- Bank letter(s)/statements must:
- Display the date (must be from within the last 60 days)
- Display the full name of the account holder (yourself or your designated sponsor)
- Be printed on bank letterhead
- Be certified with a stamp or bank employee signature
- Be for a checking or savings account (liquid cash assets)—investment funds CANNOT be used for proof of finances.
Passport Copy: Upload a copy of your passport’s biographical (photo) page. If you are already in valid F-1 status (attending a U.S. high school, college/university or English program), please also upload copies of your current F-1 visa stamp, I-20 and most recent I-94 Arrival Record.
*Please note: Our estimated cost of attendance for 2025-2026 will become available in early 2025. You may be asked to provide a newer bank letter/statement prior to I-20 issuance that meets 国产传媒’s new estimate at that time.
If you have questions about these requirements, please email gradprograms@msmu.edu.