International students interested in pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from Belmont University on an F-1 visa should follow the steps outlined on the prospective student website for the respective degree program with the following additional requirements:

1.  In order to be issued and I-20 for the desired entry term, international students must be admitted by October 1, March 1, or June 1 in order to enroll for the spring, summer, or fall terms respectively. Students are strongly encouraged to enter in the fall, as comprehensive orientation programs for new students and special programming for international students are offered then.
2. International applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by submitting official TOEFL scores (required minimum of 550 (paper based test) 213 (Computer Based Test) or 80 (Internet based test), official IELTS scores (required minimum 6.5) or documentation of successful completion of ELS Language Center Level 112.
3. Official transcripts from all post secondary institutions must be submitted directly to Belmont. In addition, applicants must request a course by course evaluation of all post secondary transcripts from a foreign credential evaluation service such as World Education Services (WES) or Joseph Silny and Associaties. Applicants must request that an official copy of the evaluation be sent directly to Belmont.

1. Complete the Belmont University Sponsor's Statement indicating the person responsible for financing your education. The statement must be notarized. Graduate students should contact the Office of International Education for a Sponsor's Statement specific to their particular program.
   
   Undergraduate Sponsor Statement
   MBA Sponsor Statement
   MACC Sponsor Statement
   PT, OT, Pharmacy Sponsor Statement
   MEd, MAT, MSA,MA, and MM Sponsor Statement
   
   
2. International students must submit a $3000 enrollment deposit. The deposit will apply to your charges for the first semester.
3. The I-20 will be issued after Belmont receives your deposit. After receipt of the I-20, you must complete the Visa process as quickly as possible.