The document outlines the 5-step admissions process for new international students at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (UAFS). The steps are: 1) gather required documents; 2) send completed application materials; 3) receive an acceptance letter and I-20 form if admitted; 4) apply for a student visa; and 5) submit a travel form with arrival details. Required documents include application forms, proof of finances, academic records, English proficiency, passport copy, vaccination records, and housing application. Conditionally accepted students must fulfill additional requirements to receive the I-20.

1. UAFS
New International Student
Admissions Process
Takeo Suzuki
Executive Director for International Relations
University of Arkansas- Fort Smith
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2. Step 1: Gather all your required
documents
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3. New International Student
Admissions Checklist
1. International Student Application FormFinancial
2. Resources Form
3. Official Bank statement, signed and stamped,
showing proof of financial resources- more than
$21,000 – from either student or sponsor
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4. New International Student
Admissions Checklist
4. Official academic records
• All academic records must be originals or certified copies in a
sealed envelope from the institution. Copies must be certified
(both signed with the seal/ stamp affixed) by a school official.
Notarized copies will not be accepted. In addition, an official
English translation must be provided.
• In order to have credit transferred:
o A course by course evaluation must be done by an accredited
evaluation service. We recommend World Education Services
(WES)
o Plus, course descriptions in English must be submitted for each
course intended to transfer.
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5. New International Student
Admissions Checklist
5. English proficiency proven by ONE of the following:
Official TOEFL score report (61 IBT, 500 Paper, 173 CBT)
Official IELTS score report (5.5 or above)
ACT/ SAT score report card
• ACT must be 19+ in both English Language and Reading
• SAT must be 470+ in both Writing and Critical Reading
Completion of ELS Level 12
Transfer students from a U.S. institution can show proof of
completing English I and II with a grade of “C” or above.
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6. New International Student
Admissions Checklist
6. A photocopy of the personal data page of your
passport
7. Proof of MMR vaccination8. Housing Application (Only required if planning to live
on campus)- application now available online
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7. Step 2: Send in your
completed application
materials
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8. Ways to send application:
Option 2:
Option 1:
Mail to:
University of Arkansas- Fort Smith
Office of International Relations
5210 Grand Avenue
PO Box 3649
Fort smith, AR 72913, USA
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Scan official documents and
email us at
international@uafs.edu
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9. “He that can have patience can
have what he will.”
―Benjamin Franklin
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10. Waiting for Response
Please allow time for our office to review your
application material.
Depending on how the application documents were
sent to our office. It will take up to 5 days for us to
review your application.
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11. Step 3: Acceptance Letter and
issuing of I-20
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12. Acceptance
Once we have reviewed your admissions materials and
find that you have met all of our requirements. We will
issue you an acceptance letter and an I-20.
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13. Conditional Acceptance
Being conditionally accepted means you are accepted to UAFS
on the condition of being able to complete the certain
requirement(s) stated.
For example, you can be accepted on the condition that you
complete high school.
If you are conditionally accepted, we will not issue you an I-20.
Once you fulfill the condition, we will issue an I-20 and
acceptance letter.
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14. Once you have been accepted,
we will confirm your address
in order to mail you the acceptance letter and I-20.
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15. Step 4: Apply for Student Visa
When applying for your student visa, remember to take
your I-20 and acceptance letter from UAFS with you.
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16. Step 5: Entrance Travel Form
Once you have been approved for your student visa.
We ask that you please fill out the Entrance Travel
Form. This allows us to know what flight you are on
and when you are arriving to the US.
http://uafs.edu/sites/default/files/12041%20Entrance%2
0Travel%20Form_fillable.pdf
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17. Contact Information
Office of International Relations
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903, USA
Web: www.uafs.edu/international
E-Mail: international@uafs.edu
Phone: 479-788-7166 Fax: 479-424-6166
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Office-ofInternational-Relations-University-of-Arkansas-FortSmith/82324626258
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