Delta State University is delighted to welcome international students to the beautiful Mississippi Delta! Here, you’ll find a warm and supportive community alongside a diverse range of academic programs for both undergraduate and graduate studies. International Admissions at Delta State offers a clear, guided process designed to help you take the next step in your education. Our International Student Services team, part of the Student Success Center, provides personalized support from the international student application process all the way to graduation and beyond, so you’ll always feel supported every step of the way.
- A culturally competent environment that celebrates people from all backgrounds.
- Undergraduate and Graduate programs in disciplines such as business, nursing, aviation and more.
- Supports your transition to live on campus.
- Provides advising and peer mentoring
- Offers multicultural student clubs and organizations.
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International Students Enrolled
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”The International Student Services Office guided me through every step of the process. They were always available to answer questions, provide helpful resources, and make me feel welcome. Thanks to their help, I was able to focus on my MBA and make the most of my experience at DSU.
Eric Galimany, Class of 2025, M.B.A. majorHome Country: Andorra
Important Admission Deadlines
June 1
Fall Application
Deadline
July 1
Fall Documentation
Deadline
October 15
Spring Application
Deadline
November 15
Spring Documentation
Deadline
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
International undergraduate applicants must meet specific admission requirements and submit all necessary documentation along with their application. The International Student Services team is available to assist with any questions about the application or admission process. The list below outlines everything you need to become fully admitted to Delta State.
Non-U.S. Transcript Evaluation
Please see the specific academic program website for a full list of program specific requirements, such as: GPA/required undergraduate courses, resume. Please be aware that “Traditional Programs” are the only graduate level programs eligible for F1 visa approval.
Please request that an official/complete SpanTran, WES, or ECE transcript evaluation for each previously attended non-U.S. school/university be submitted directly to Delta State University International Student Services.
Spantran – Students using our SpanTran portal receive a discount.
- Type of evaluation needed
- High school transcript evaluation – “document-by-document”
- Non-U.S. university transcript evaluation – “course-by-course”
Request Evaluation >> Spantran
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- If you have attended more than one non-U.S. university, you will need to request an evaluation for each non-U.S. university previously attended.
WES Evaluations
- Type of evaluation needed
- High school transcript evaluation – “general with grade average”
- Non-U.S. university transcript evaluation – “course-by-course”
- Request evaluation >> WES Link Here
- If you have attended more than one non-U.S. university, you will need to request an evaluation for each non-U.S. university previously attended.
ECE Evaluations
- Type of evaluation needed
- High school transcript evaluation – “general with grade average”
- Non-U.S. university transcript evaluation – “course-by-course”
- Request evaluation >> ECE Link Here
- If you have attended more than one non-U.S. university, you will need to request an evaluation for each non-U.S. university previously attended.
U.S. Transcript
If you have attended a U.S. university or college, please request an official/final transcript be submitted to Delta State International Student Services either electronically through ESCRIPT or mailed from previous university to:
Missey Hudson
Coordinator of International Student Services/PDSO
Division of Student Success Center
Delta State University, Union 308
1003 W Sunflower Road
DSU Box 3232
Cleveland, MS 38733
Official ACT or SAT Score Report
An official SAT or ACT score report will need to be submitted from the testing center to Delta State University.
School code for needed for testing centers:
- SAT = 1163
- ACT = 002190
Minimum score requirements:
- SAT – 880 (combined reading and math)
- ACT – 16 (composite score)
An SAT or ACT score report is required for:
- Freshman
- Transfer from a U.S. university that have not completed all 30 semester hours listed below
- 6 hours – English Composition
- 3 hours – College Algebra (or higher math)
- 6 hours – Laboratory Science
- 6 hours – Behavioral Science
- 9 hours – Transferable Academic Electives
An SAT or ACT score is waived for:
- Transfer from U.S. university with all 30 semester hours listed above and 2.0 (or above) cumulative GPA.
- Transfer from non-U.S. university with a minimum of one academic year of study with a 2.0 (or above) cumulative GPA.
English Language Proficiency Test
An official TOEFL or IELTS score report will need to be submitted from the testing center to Delta State University, International Student Services.
TOEFL
- Minimum scores accepted:
- Internet based testing – 70
- Paper based testing – 525
- Computer based testing – 196
- Request score report >>
IELTS
- Minimum score accepted – 5.5
- Request score report >>
Duolingo
- Minimum score accepted- 110
- Request score report >>
English language proficiency tests are required for:
- Freshman or international transfer students from Non-English speaking countries.
- Transfer students who have not completed 30 semester hour transfer requirement from U.S. university.
English language proficiency tests are waived for:
- Students from an English speaking country who can provide an official senior certificate or official letter from high school stating that education was completed primarily in the English language.
- Transfer students that have completed 30 semester hour transfer requirement from U.S. university.
Medical Requirements
DSU requires all international applicants submit verification of 2 immunizations for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR 1 & 2), along with an official TB chest x-ray report indicating the applicant does not have any signs of tuberculosis, prior to receiving university acceptance or creation of the I-20.
Athletic applicants will be required to also submit a sickle cell blood test in addition to the MMR 1 & 2 and TB documentation. The sickle cell blood test report will not hinder acceptance or creation of the I-20.
Please see below for more information.
MMR 1 & 2 immunization record
- Must indicate you have completed two vaccinations for each of the following: measles, mumps, and rubella.
- Record must be signed/dated by the doctor and translated into English.
- Verification of two vaccinations for MMR must be submitted for university acceptance and creation of I-20.
TB Chest X-ray
- X-ray report must clearly indicate each of the following and be dated within 1 year of program start date:
- Applicant’s name
- Test results: “Positive for signs of tuberculosis” (shows signs of TB) or “Negative for signs of tuberculosis” (shows no signs of TB)
- Doctor’s name (typed) and handwritten signature
- Be on official medical facility’s letterhead
- Be translated in English
- Must be submitted for university acceptance and creation of I-20.
Affidavit of Financial Support
Download Affidavit of Financial Support
- Estimated financial breakdown for one academic year listed on bottom of page 1 of Affidavit of Financial Support.
- Applicant will need to fill out page 1/sign bottom of page 2.
- Whoever agrees to be financially responsible for applicant while he/she is enrolled at Delta State will need to fill out the sponsor section on page 2.
- Can have up to 2 financial sponsors.
- This is required even if applicant plans to receive scholarship or other financial assistance.
Financial Bank Statement
- This will need to be an official bank statement for whoever completes financial sponsor section of Declaration of Financial Support.
- The statement meet all of the following requirements:
- Show account owner (sponsor) & bank/financial institution’s name and address
- Show minimum available account balance equal to/greater than agreed sponsorship amount.
- Be current within the 6 months of DSU program start date
- Must be signed, stamped, and dated by an official bank representative
- Clearly list type of currency being used
- This will need to be submitted and the available account balance must be equal to/greater than agreed sponsorship amount, even if applicant plans to receive scholarship or other financial assistance.
Housing
Undergraduate Housing
- Freshmen – Required (unless 21+ years old) for two years of enrollment/completion of 60 credit hours.
- Transfer with less than 60 university credit hours – Required (unless 21+ years old) for first year of enrollment/completion of 60 credit hours.
- Transfer with 60 or more credit hours – Optional but strongly suggested the first year of enrollment to allow time to become familiar with the town/community, view/compare rental property in person before signing lease, and/or meet potential roommate(s) to reduce cost of off-campus housing expenses.
International Student Insurance
DSU requires all international students be enrolled in DSU’s international student health insurance. Students are automatically enrolled upon acceptance and renewed throughout enrollment. Coverage begins on the program start date (first day of classes), is set up in 6 month increments (August 1 – January 31, February 1 – July 31), and will be automatically renewed each semester of enrollment throughout graduation.
If you begin enrollment with DSU during the spring semester, your 1st insurance payment may be more than the amount indicated on your Declaration of Financial Support because you will need to be covered for an additional month (January).
Please see our International Insurance Summary of Benefits to see a list of services that will be covered by the group policy. For more information, please see the DSU approved international student insurance website.
Graduate Admission Requirements
International graduate applicants must meet specific admission requirements and submit all necessary documentation along with their application. The International Student Services team is available to assist with any questions about the application or admission process. The list below outlines everything you need to become fully admitted to Delta State.
Non-U.S. Transcript Evaluation
Please see the specific academic program website for a full list of program specific requirements, such as: GPA/required undergraduate courses, resume. Please be aware that “Traditional Programs” are the only graduate level programs eligible for F1 visa approval.
Please request that an official/complete SpanTran, WES, or ECE transcript evaluation for each previously attended non-U.S. school/university be submitted directly to Delta State University International Student Services.
SpanTran- Students using our SpanTran portal receive a discount.
- Type of evaluation needed – “course-by-course”
- Request Evaluation >> Spantran
- If you have attended more than one non-U.S. university, you will need to request an evaluation for each non-U.S. university previously attended.
WES Evaluations
- Type of evaluation needed – “course-by-course”
- Request evaluation >> WES Link Here
- If you have attended more than one non-U.S. university, you will need to request an evaluation for each non-U.S. university previously attended.
ECE Evaluations
- Type of evaluation needed – “course-by-course”
- Request evaluation >> ECE Link Here
- If you have attended more than one non-U.S. university, you will need to request an evaluation for each non-U.S. university previously attended
U.S. Transcript
If you have attended a U.S. university or college, please request an official/final transcript be submitted to Delta State International Student Services either electronically through ESCRIPT or mailed from previous university to:
Missey Hudson
Coordinator of International Student Services/PDSO
Division of Student Success Center
Delta State University, Union 308
1003 W Sunflower Road
DSU Box 3232
Cleveland, MS 38733
English Language Proficiency Test
An official TOEFL or IELTS score report will need to be submitted from the testing center to Delta State University International Student Services.
TOEFL
- Minimum scores accepted:
- Internet based testing – 70
- Paper based testing – 525
- Computer based testing – 196
- Request score report >>
IELTS
- Minimum score accepted – 6.0
- Request score report >>
Duolingo
- Minimum score accepted 110
- Request score report >>
English language proficiency tests are required for:
- Freshman or international transfer students from Non-English speaking countries.
- Transfer students who have not completed 30 semester hour transfer requirement from U.S. university.
English language proficiency tests are waived for:
- Students from an English speaking country who can provide an official senior certificate or official letter from high school stating that education was completed primarily in the English language.
- Transfer students that have completed 30 semester hour transfer requirement from U.S. university.
Medical Requirements
DSU requires all international applicants submit verification of 2 immunizations for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR 1 & 2), along with an official TB chest x-ray report indicating the applicant does not have any signs of tuberculosis, prior to receiving university acceptance or creation of the I-20.
PROOF OF IMMUNIZATION A.Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Proof of immunization of measles, mumps, and rubella is required (two doses of the MMR vaccine) of all students, unless exempt because of (a) actual or suspected pregnancy (measles or rubella vaccines are not required for females who are pregnant; if pregnancy is suspected, a valid certificate of medical exception from a health provider is required until pregnancy is resolved), (b) medical contraindication, or (c) birth prior to 1957. Temporary waivers may be granted for students enrolled in distance learning courses and/or programs where their time on campus is limited to a minimum number of hours as determined by the admitting IHL institution. (BT Minutes, 2/2009; 3/2010; 11/2010) B.HEPATITIS B Proof of hepatitis B vaccination is required for students who are involved in health education programs that cause them to be potentially exposed to blood or other bodily fluids. (BT Minutes, 1/93; 1/98; 2/2009; 3/2010) C.TUBERCULOSIS Proof of test screening for tuberculosis by chest x-ray and interferon gamma release assays (IGRA) performed in the United States prior to the start of classes is required for all international students. (BT Minutes, 1/93; 1/98; 2/2009; 3/2010; 2016
Athletic applicants will be required to also submit a sickle cell blood test in addition to the MMR 1 & 2 and TB documentation. The sickle cell blood test report will not hinder acceptance or creation of the I-20.
Please see below for more information.
MMR 1 & 2 immunization record
- Must indicate you have completed two vaccinations for each of the following: measles, mumps, and rubella.
- Record must be signed/dated by the doctor and translated into English.
- Verification of two vaccinations for MMR must be submitted for university acceptance and creation of I-20.
TB Chest X-ray
- X-ray report must clearly indicate each of the following and be dated within 1 year of program start date:
- Applicant’s name
- Test results: “Positive for signs of tuberculosis” (shows signs of TB) or “Negative for signs of tuberculosis” (shows no signs of TB)
- Doctor’s name (typed) and handwritten signature
- Be on official medical facility’s letterhead
- Be translated in English
- Must be submitted for university acceptance and creation of I-20.
Additional/Specific Academic Program Requirements
Please see the specific academic program website for a full list of program specific requirements, such as: GPA/required undergraduate courses, resume. Please be aware that “Traditional Programs” are the only graduate level programs eligible for F1 visa approval.
Affidavit of Financial Support
Download Affidavit of Financial Support
- Estimated financial breakdown for one academic year listed on bottom of page 1 of Affidavit of Financial Support.
- Applicant will need to fill out page 1/sign bottom of page 2.
- Whoever agrees to be financially responsible for applicant while he/she is enrolled at Delta State will need to fill out the sponsor section on page 2.
- Can have up to 2 financial sponsors.
- This is required even if applicant plans to receive scholarship or other financial assistance.
Financial Bank Statement
- This will need to be an official bank statement for whoever completes financial sponsor section of Declaration of Financial Support.
- The statement meet all of the following requirements:
- Show account owner (sponsor) & bank/financial institution’s name and address
- Show minimum available account balance equal to/greater than agreed sponsorship amount.
- Be current within the 6 months of DSU program start date
- Must be signed, stamped, and dated by an official bank representative
- Clearly list type of currency being used
- This will need to be submitted and the available account balance must be equal to/greater than agreed sponsorship amount, even if applicant plans to receive scholarship or other financial assistance.
Housing
Graduate Housing
- Optional for all graduate level international students
International Student Insurance
DSU requires all international students be enrolled in DSU’s international student health insurance. Students are automatically enrolled upon acceptance and renewed throughout enrollment. Coverage begins on the program start date (first day of classes), is set up in 6 month increments (August 1 – January 31, February 1 – July 31), and will be automatically renewed each semester of enrollment throughout graduation.
If you begin enrollment with DSU during the spring semester, your 1st insurance payment may be more than the amount indicated on your Declaration of Financial Support because you will need to be covered for an additional month (January).
Please see our International Insurance Summary of Benefits to see a list of services that will be covered by the group policy. For more information, please see the DSU approved international student insurance website.
Once You’ve Been Admitted: Apply for Your F1 Visa
Once you have been admitted and have received your Form I-20, and paid the I-901 SEVIS fee, you can apply for your student visa and begin preparing for your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or consulate. The order of the steps of applying for a visa and how you complete those steps may vary by embassy or consulate.
- Official Delta State University acceptance letter
- Official I-20 with your signature and date written in blue at the bottom of the first page
- Original financial documents(s) for the financial sponsor(s) listed on the Declaration of Financial Support or I-20
- Copy of the I-901/SEVIS fee payment confirmation
- Any other requirements indicated by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country
F1 Visa Resources
- Click for helpful info for the F1 visa application process, such as proof of “strong ties,” documents, etc.
- Click for F1 visa overview
- Click to apply for F1 visa online (DS-601)
- Click for Frequently Asked Questions regarding the DS-160
- After completing DS-160, print barcode page, schedule visa interview, pay visa application fee
- Click to find the US Embassy or Consulate where you will be interviewed/request an interview
- Click to find U.S. Embassy or Consulate interview wait time
Questions About Applying? International Student Services is Here to Help
We are here to help you through the international student admissions process through one-on-one guidance and advice. We will work with through from the very beginning of the application process through your enrollment.
Find Your Program
Delta State University is a public institution with multiple degree programs. Undergraduate programs provide educational opportunities in Business, Education, Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Commercial Aviation, Nursing, and Health Sciences. Graduate programs available to F1-visa students are the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Science in Sport and Human Performance.
Get to Know Life at Delta State
At Delta State, we truly believe that the student experience goes beyond just academics—it’s about cultivating a close-knit community and supporting your personal growth! Our university proudly serves as a guiding light, enriching the social and cultural lives of both our students and the broader community. When you step onto the Delta State campus, you’ll feel like you’re part of a family, where you can connect with others and build lifelong friendships.
Get ready to develop your leadership skills by joining our vibrant student organizations and embracing new challenges that come your way. We’re dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment, ensuring a supportive atmosphere where everyone can join in events celebrating a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. And let’s not forget, college is meant to be enjoyable! With exciting social events and activities happening throughout the year, there’s always something fun waiting for you at Delta State!
We’re Here to Help You Afford Delta State
At Delta State University, we are dedicated to making a quality education accessible and affordable for international students. In addition to our standard tuition, international students only pay a small fee of $500 per semester, keeping costs manageable. Our required sponsorship amount of $23,500 USD is among the lowest in the region, ensuring that studying in the U.S. remains attainable. We strive to provide an excellent education at an affordable price, allowing you to focus on achieving your academic and career goals.
Tuition & Fees
Delta State University provides an amazing education at incredibly affordable rates in Mississippi, and the best part is that there are no out-of-state tuition fees! That means students from any state can enjoy the same low rate as our in-state residents. We’re dedicated to making higher education accessible and affordable, offering you first-day access to course materials, automatic scholarship opportunities, and a great selection of financial aid options.
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Student Employment
Delta State University offers on-campus employment opportunities for students looking to gain valuable work experience while earning income. With flexible hours and positions across various departments, students can work 5-10 hours per week and get paid monthly. Interested students should reach out to departments directly to check for available positions.
Student Employment
Undergraduate Scholarships
Incoming students will be automatically matched to academic scholarships offered through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions based on their GPA and/or ACT score.
Find Scholarships
Graduate Funding Opportunities
Graduate students at Delta State have a number of funding opportunities available to them, including Graduate Assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, and loans. Students may also find scholarship opportunities through the Okra Scholarship Management System.
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