Steps to Apply

1. Review OSU's international transfer admission requirements

   Please note that some academic colleges may have additional program-specific admission criteria.

   Credit Hours Attempted	Admission Requirements
   7-23 credit hours	Freshman admission requirements and 2.25 GPA
   24-59 credit hours	2.25 GPA
   More than 60 hours or associate degree	2.0 GPA

   • English Language Proficiency

     English language proficiency requirement will be waived for international students who have or will have attended English-speaking high schools located in the U.S. for two or more years.

     English language proficiency exams will be waived for transfer students who have 24 or more transferable credit hours from a U.S. or English-speaking post-secondary institution in a country where English is a primary language.

   • Appeal Process

     Students who don't meet transfer admission requirements but feel their past academic performance is not indicative of their ability to succeed in college can submit a petition for admission on probation.

     Transfer probation petitions must be submitted by noon on Thursday before the start of the term for which you have applied. Once your petition has been evaluated, you will be notified of the admission decision as soon as possible. If you have questions about the petition process, contact us.

2. Apply for admission and scholarships

    Create an account and start the process via the OSU application The admissions portal is also where you can check on the status of your application once you've applied.

   Your application for admission is also your application for scholarships. 

   Apply now via the admissions portal

   Dates and deadlines

   International scholarships

3. Submit required documents

   To complete your application, you will need to submit all of the documents listed below by uploading it to the admissions portal.

   • Copy of the identification page in your passport

     Submit a copy of the identification page in your passport.

   • Post secondary-level transcripts

     Submit your transcript(s). If you have earned college-level credits, you must submit a college transcript from each institution attended as well.

     All transcripts must be issued directly by the school in the original language. English translations are also required if the official transcript is not in English.

     Translations must be word-for-word, in the same format as the original, and typed on the school letterhead stationery, or on business stationery signed by a translator attesting to familiarity with the foreign language. Please note that we do not accept credential evaluations from third-party services.

     International transcripts are considered official if they are submitted to our office in ONE of the following formats:

     • The transcript is submitted in an envelope that is sealed and stamped by your school or the Department of Education in your home country. Official transcripts can be mailed directly from your institution or hand-delivered in a sealed envelope prior to enrollment at OSU. See examples of properly sealed envelopes for official transcripts.
     • The transcript is sent to our office electronically at international@okstate.edu from your school or school representative via their email account or transcript e-service.
     • The transcript is sent to our office electronically at international@okstate.edu from your embassy or home government.  

     Scanned or photo copies of transcripts from international institutions are accepted for admission purposes ONLY. In order to avoid delays in enrollment, applicants who are offered admission to OSU must submit official transcripts prior to enrollment at OSU.

     Please note that official transcripts are required for admission purposes and transfer credit evaluation for any coursework completed in the United States.

   • Financial guarantee documentation

     Complete your financial guarantee documentation which includes:

     • Financial guarantee form
     • Bank letter

     Financial guarantee is two parts and students must submit both in order to have a complete application.

     International students may submit unofficial documents for admission consideration, but students must provide an original copy of all documents prior to enrollment.

   • English proficiency test score (if you've attempted less than 24 credit hours)

4. Pay $90 application fee

   International students must pay a $90 application fee via your application portal before your application can be processed.

   Log in to pay the application fee