International Students

The Admissions Office must receive all required admissions material by the appropriate deadlines.

• Fall Semester June 1st
• Spring Semester November 1st

APPLY

Complete the International Student Application for Admission and pay the non-refundable $50.00 application fee

DOCUMENTS

1. An official sealed transcript of all credits earned or attempted from each high school/or college/university.
   1. All foreign degrees must be evaluated by a member of NACES. An official copy of this evaluation must be sent directly to Concordia TX from the NACES  member.
      1. If coursework was done in the US, an official copy of that transcript must be sent from the institution directly to Concordia TX.
      2. For foreign transcripts, please choose the Course-by-Course report.
   2. If the applicant has completed the equivalent of a US high school degree, then a Basic Statement of Comparability Evaluation is required.
2. English Proficiency
3. Proof of Financial Support
4. Sponsor Affidavit (if applicable)
5. Copy of Passport
6. Resume (MBA only)

SUBMITTING TRANSCRIPTS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Concordia University Texas Office of Admissions 11400 Concordia University Drive Austin, Texas 78726

Upon completion of the above items, the student's application will be processed. Admission criteria include:

• Demonstrate English proficiency. See the English Proficiency guidelines.
• The US equivalent of a high school diploma with a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for students entering as first-time freshman.
• The US equivalent of at least a 2.0 grade point average on all college work attempted for students who have attended any higher education institution in or outside the United States.

If the student qualifies for admission, a nonrefundable deposit of $275, undergraduate only, must be made before registering for classes. Upon receipt of this deposit, the University will issue an I-20. Concordia's I-20 Designated School Official (DSO) is Angie Beasley. Please e-mail her with any questions regarding the I-20.

To qualify for a form I-20, you must prove that you are able to support yourself financially for a minimum of one year that you will be attending school in the United States. You must provide us with financial documents that cover the cost of your tuition, living expenses (housing and food), books, and supplies. This total may include additional money for dependents, if you have a spouse (husband or wife) and/or children with you in the USA. If you receive sponsorship, your sponsor(s) must sign this form. We must receive original bank statements that are dated within the last 90 days. The bank or financial statement must be in English and the currency in US Dollars.

Proof of Financial Support Required Documents

Select one or more ways that proof of financial support

1.  An original bank statement must be provided in USD, in English, and must be less than 90 days old.
2. If a sponsor is supporting you, a signed Sponsor's Affidavit Annual Cash Support (PDF) is also required. This form must be printed, signed, and notarized or stamped by the bank where funds are kept and can be uploaded either at the end of this application or in the self-service center after you submit the application.
3. If you have a scholarship or loan, an original letter from the contributing organization is required. Proof of financial support is required, whether you are providing your own funds or will be sponsored by someone else. This form must be printed, signed, and notarized or stamped by the bank where funds are kept and can be uploaded either at the end of this application or in the self-service center after you submit the application.

Concordia University Texas has a health insurance requirement for international students that must be met each semester. All international students on non-immigrant visas are required by university policy to have health insurance coverage while at Concordia University Texas.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HAVE THE BELOW OPTIONS TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT:

If you currently have health insurance or would like to obtain your own insurance, you must provide Concordia TX proof of coverage. Please email a completed copy of the International Student Health Insurance Waiver (pdf) and proof of coverage prior to classes starting.

If you do not have health insurance, you must purchase coverage through GeoBlue Worldwide Health Insurance. This charge will be placed on your bill at the beginning of each semester.

Students will automatically be enrolled if they do not provide documentation or do not respond.

Concordia University Texas Inbound 2025-2026

Monthly Rate	Current Rates	Renewal Rates
Participant	$186.45	$208.82
Spouse	$718.85	$805.11
Child	$276.05	$309.18
Children	$552.10	$618.35
*up to age 64

Please contact Designated School Official (DSO), Angie Beasley, should you have any questions

A Designated School Official can provide regulatory guidance and practical information regarding F-1 status. The listed resources are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or replace professional legal counsel.

• City of Austin - Immigrant Affairs
  https://www.austintexas.gov/page/immigrant-affairs 
• Southwest Key Programs
  Refugee and Migrant Technical Assistance Refugee & Migrant TA Center - Southwest Key Programs
• American Gateways
  https://www.americangateways.org/about 
• Ther Bernardo Kohler Center for Immigration
  https://bernardokohler.org/services%2Fservicios 
• Equal Justice Center
  https://www.equaljusticecenter.org