Applying as a Visiting Student
Step One: Complete the International Student Application Please complete all sections of this application. Please take care to print or type your name, address and contact information clearly (legibly). You are welcome to download the International Student Application or Apply Online . Please indicate that you will be applying as a visiting student .
Step Two: Paying the Application Fee Attach a bank draft/check or international money order in the amount of $35.00. The bank must have a branch office in the United States. Applications will not be considered without this fee.
Step Three: Providing Academic Records Include academic records from University. Records must indicate that you are maintaining good academic standing. These records must be sent from the school(s) to the Office of Admission in separate sealed envelopes. If they are presented in a language other than English, translations are also required.
Step Four: Proofing Financial Support. Please complete the Guarantor's Statement of Financial Support (Page four of application). Insure that all three sections are filled out and complete with Bank seal.
Other acceptable forms of financial support include:
- Statement from your parent's bank indicating adequate financial support
- A letter (on bank letterhead) indicating a balance equal to or greater than the dollar amount stated in Tuition and Living Expenses. This letter should identify the account holder as that of your sponsor's(family/relatives).
Step Five: Proving English Proficiency. If your native language is not English, you are required to prove your ability in the English Language. You can prove your ability in the following ways.
English as a Second Language Testing:
1) TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
- If you score 550 PBT, 213 CBT, or 76 IBT(with no subscore below 15) you will be permitted to begin your degree program
- If you score between 500 PBT/ 173 CBT and 550 PBT/213 CBT, 61-75 IBT you will be required to take our English Proficiency Examination during the orientation program at the beginning of the academic semester. Your performance on this examination will determine your first semester schedule.
- If you score between below 500 PBT/ 173 CBT 90, or 61 IBT you will begin your studies in our English Language Institute (ELI). You should plan to study ESL for a minimum of two academic semesters before beginning your degree program at the University of Hartford.
2) IELTS - The International English Testing System
- If you score 6.5, you will be waived from any further ESL Testing.
- If you score 6.0, you will be required to take our English Proficiency Examination during the orientation program at the beginning of the academic semester.
- If you score 5.5, you will begin your studies in our English Language Institute (ELI).
Other Acceptable Examination results include:
- A GCSE or GCE English Pass (syllabus A) with grade of A, B or C
- A HKCEE English Pass with a grade of (Syllabus A) with a grade of A, B, C or D
- An IB English A1 or A2 with grade of 3 or higher
- An a AP English with a grade of 3 or higher
- SAT with scores of Critical Reading 500, Writing 500
- Successful completion of English Composition at a Regionally accreditated College or University in the United States with a grade of B or higher.
Step Six: Fine & Performing Arts Applicants
If you are planning to study the Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture, Visual Communication Design, Ceramics, Illustration) you are required to send examples (15) of your Art (Portfolio). To learn more about the Portfolio requirements please click here.
Music, Theatre, & Dance / Audition Requirements
If you are applying to The Hartt School, you are required to complete both the International Student Application and the Hartt Supplemental Application. In addition, you must audition and/or interview. You can be considered for admission via a recorded audition. Video recordings (a DVD is preferred) are required for Music Theat, Voice, and Dance applicants. Please visit The Hartt School Audition page for audition information and The Hartt School Admissions page for application information, including the Hartt Supplemental Undergraduate Application
Application Deadlines
Please insure that your application and all supporting documents are received by the dates indicated below:
Sept/Fall Semester: April 1st
January / Spring Semester: November. 1st
Admission Enrollment Forms Deadlines – With your welcome letter you will also receive a booklet entitled, “Admission Enrollment Forms.” Please complete all forms and return with your housing deposit of $250.00. You are not required to pay the Orientation fee. Please take care to use your University of Hartford Identification number in all places requesting a Social Security number.
Sept/Fall Semester: May 1st
January / Spring Semester: December. 1st
Visiting Student Fee Structure 2008-2009
Per Semester
| * Room and Board |
$5,691.00 |
| Tuition |
$8,082.60 |
| Books and Supplies |
$ 475.00 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous Exp. |
$ 750.00 |
| Registration Fee |
$ 30.00 |
Total |
$15,028.60 |
For One Academic Year (two Semesters)
| * Room and Board |
$11,382.00 |
| Tuition |
$16,165.20 |
| Books and Supplies |
$ 950.00 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous Exp. |
$ 1500.00 |
| Registration Fee |
$ 60.00 |
Total |
$30,057.20 |
*Visiting students are not required to live on campus.
New Visa Processing Requirements
You are now required to provide a permanent home country address with the following information:
- Name as indicated on your record of Birth and Passport
- House number
- Street name (P.O. Box Not Acceptable)
- City
- State, Province, Prefecture or District
- Country
*If you fail to provide any of the information it will not be possible to prepare your form I-20*
