First, you need to determine which category you fall under so you can follow the right admissions checklist. If you have recently graduated from high school or have not yet attended a formal college program, you will typically apply as a freshman. If you have already studied at a US institution or another institution and want to transfer, you should apply as a transfer student.

• Freshman applicants typically submit their high school transcript/diploma and corresponding entry documents.
• Transfer applicants need to submit transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended.
• If you are still in high school but have earned college credit, you will usually still apply as a freshman.

Be sure to use the application form specifically for international students and fill in all information completely from the start to avoid having to revise your application multiple times.

• Use the International Application.
• If applying through the Vietnam Office, enter agent code: VNI to be considered under the policy for Vietnamese students.
• Application link: International Application >>

After completing the application, you need to pay the application fee according to admissions instructions.

• The current application fee is 50 USD.
• This fee is non-refundable.
• You should take care of this early so your application can move on to the next review step without delay.

Your academic records are the core part of undergraduate admissions. You should prepare them early, make sure they are clear, and provide an English translation if needed.

• If you are a freshman: prepare your high school diploma and high school transcript.
• If you are a transfer student: prepare official college transcript(s) from all schools attended.
• Even if admissions currently accepts scanned copies, you should still prepare official documents to bring with you when you arrive on campus.

This is a very important part that allows the university to process the next steps related to your international application and entry documents.

• Prepare a financial confirmation letter in English from a bank or financial institution.
• If you have a sponsor, also prepare an appropriate financial sponsorship letter.
• You should request confirmation of a balance sufficient to safely cover tuition and living expenses for the semester you plan to enroll.

Your passport is a basic document in your international application.

• Submit a clear scan of the personal information page.
• The information on your passport should match the name on your application and academic documents.
• When you reach the pre-arrival stage, you will also need to prepare your visa and I-20 to confirm your arrival at the university.

A-State still requires MMR-related information, but the process is more flexible than many students expect.

• If you already have your immunization record/certificate, send it in advance for the university to review.
• If you don't yet have your MMR records or your documentation is incomplete, you can still complete this after arriving on campus.
• Whether or not you have your MMR records, international students will still need to complete a TB skin/blood test upon arrival.

If you have studied or are currently studying in the US or at another institution, your transfer application needs to be prepared more carefully, since the university needs to evaluate all of your transfer work.

• Submit transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended.
• If you are currently completing a program in the US, be sure to ask about any additional forms or transfer procedures related to your immigration status.
• You should prepare early to avoid delays when it comes to credit evaluation or course placement.

After completing your application, fee payment, and main documents, you should check your application status regularly.

• Official transcripts can be sent electronically through school-verified sites or by mail according to admissions instructions.
• If admissions requests additional documents, submit them right away to avoid delaying your progress.
• If you need help reviewing your application in Vietnamese, contact the Vietnam Office for free support.

After you are admitted, you will move on to the enrollment preparation stage: receiving immigration documents, booking housing, buying tickets, arranging shuttle service, confirming your arrival, and preparing for orientation.

• Prepare the documents you will need to upload before arriving on campus: passport, visa, acceptance letter, I-20.
• International Student Services holds mandatory orientation for incoming international students.
• If you do not attend orientation, you will not be able to register for classes.

Office of Admissions, Records and Registration
Arkansas State University
P.O. Box 1800
State University, AR 72467
USA

If you'd like your application reviewed before submitting, want to check your checklist, or need additional support with the International Application, please contact the A-State Vietnam Office directly.