Admissions & Scholarships
Missed Spring? Starting at A-State in Summer 2027: Deadline, Cost and Who It Suits
The Spring 2027 deadline has passed, so the next intake is Summer: apply by 2 March 2027 and start in late May. About $6,652 for 9 credits through the Vietnam Office. Who it suits, and who should wait for Fall.
In brief: the Spring 2027 deadline (1 November 2026) has passed. The next intake for international undergraduates is Summer 2027, with a deadline of 2 March 2027. Residence halls open on 21 May 2027 and Summer 1 begins on 24 May 2027.
What a summer term costs
| Item, 9 credits (USD) | Standard international | Through the office (code VNI) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,400 | $3,195 |
| Mandatory fees | $557 | $557 |
| Room and board | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Total | $8,857 | $6,652 |
From the 2026–27 cost table A-State issues for Vietnamese students. The table has no summer health insurance line; ask the office what applies to a student starting in summer. The university may update prices for Summer 2027.
Who summer suits
| Choose summer if | Wait for Fall if |
|---|---|
| You already have your transcripts and English score, or will by February | You have no English score and no test booked |
| You want to settle in while campus is quieter, before the main academic year | You are finishing Grade 12 and won’t have your diploma in May |
| You want to be a term ahead of a Fall start | You want the full orientation and start-of-year activities |
Students in Grade 12 this year are usually better suited to Fall, because they need their high school diploma first.
Working back from 2 March 2027
- Now: check your eligibility with our undergraduate admissions page. Undergraduate entry accepts Duolingo 110, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 61, or SAT EBRW 550 / ACT 21.
- November to December: take an English test if you need one, translate transcripts, prepare financial documents.
- Before Tet: submit the application with VNI in the agent code field. Applying early leaves time for the I-20 and a visa appointment. Don’t wait for the deadline.
- When the I-20 arrives: pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and book your interview. See how these documents differ.
- Before you fly: a new F-1 student may enter the US at most 30 days before the start date on the I-20.
Points specific to summer
- Summer runs in short sessions of 5–10 weeks, so the pace is faster than a regular semester.
- When summer is your first term, you need the credit load required to maintain F-1 status. Confirm it with the university’s international student office before you finalise your schedule.
- Not every course runs in summer. Ask the office to check the ones your major needs.
Next step
Not sure whether you can make the 2 March deadline or should wait for Fall? Book a free one-to-one consultation with the A-State Vietnam Office, or call / message us on Zalo at +84 97 586 1994. The office is run by VNIS Vietnam Co., Ltd, Arkansas State University’s Authorized Recruiter in Vietnam, and charges students and parents no service fee.
