Graduate School

International students must be able to furnish proof of financial responsibility to meet educational and living costs. The university cannot guarantee financial support to international graduate students or assume responsibility for obtaining financial aid.

This estimate is based on fall and spring semesters ONLY. All fees are subject to change without notice.

Estimated Expense List for International Students (Graduate-Level as of Fall 2012)

Preparing for standardized admissions tests for graduate school lets you know what to expect during the test and can improve your test scores.  There are many options available to you ranging from study books to classes and from free to expensive.  Select the option that fits your study needs and budget.  The list of test preparation resources below is provided to you as a courtesy, is not an all-inclusive list, and should not be perceived as an endorsement by the Graduate School.  For more information on the standardized a

ACADEMIC AMNESTY

Learn more about the Academic Amnesty Policy and Procedures.

APPEALS

Appeals may be submitted to the Graduate Council Appeals Sub-committee* for the following reasons:

International applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution must provide proof of English language proficiency by submitting either official TOEFL or IELTS scores.

You are required to take the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing portions of the GMAT. Regular admission to the MBA and MBA:HCA program requires a satisfactory score on these three portions of the examination. The test must be taken prior to beginning graduate study in a degree program. Applicants are responsible for contacting GMAT and requesting that official copies of their GMAT Scores be sent to the Graduate School.

You are required to take the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing portions of the General Test of the GRE. Regular admission to any graduate program (except MBA and MBA:HCA) requires a satisfactory score on these three portions of the examination. The test must be taken prior to beginning graduate study in a degree program. Applicants are responsible for contacting ETS and requesting that official copies of their GRE Scores be sent to the Graduate School.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Graduate School uses a portfolio approach in all admissions decisions.  Standardized admission test scores and English language proficiency exams (for international applicants) are only two factors of several considered when determining admission.

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A UL Lafayette Graduate School representative will hold office hours on location in Career Services for walk-in consultation or information appointments.