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English Language Proficiency Policy for all Degree-Seeking Students

Regardless of country of birth or citizenship, immigrant or nonimmigrant status, all applicants to Southern States University degree programs must demonstrate English language proficiency.  Demonstration of English language proficiency can be satisfied if the applicant submits a diploma or transcript showing that the applicant has graduated from a government-recognized secondary school (or above) in a system in which English is the official language of instruction.  Otherwise, the applicant will need to meet the minimum English Language Proficiency standard though one of the following:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) result of 97 or above on the iBT (Internet Based Test), 597 or above on the PBT (Paper Based Test),
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) result of 6.0 or above. Test scores more than two years old will not be accepted.
• Duolingo placement test result of 100 or above: https://englishtest.duolingo.com.

Additional Admissions Requirement for the M.S. in Information Technology

Test scores more than two years old will not be accepted.

Students applying for admission to the graduate MSIT program are required to satisfy the following admission requirements:

• Complete and submit an Application for Admission.
• Submit the non-refundable application fee of $100.
• Provide verification of completion of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• An official transcript of record from a USDE-recognized accredited institution, and submit official transcripts from all other universities or colleges previously attended; if a degree is awarded, transcripts from outside the U.S. must be evaluated by an NACES approved organization (https://www.naces.org/members)
• Submit a written, single-spaced essay of at least 1000 words detailing educational and work history, goals as they relate to education and work history, and the relationship between these goals and future career aspirations.
• Submit two official Letters of Recommendation (professional or academic references only issued within past year).
• Provide a current resume.

International MSIT Students

In addition to the above items, international students applying for admission to the MSIT program must submit the following:

• Financial documentation confirming that the student has adequate resources to ensure that s/he can meet all obligations throughout the period of study. An official bank statement or bank letter not more than three months old reflecting a minimum positive balance must be submitted either in the student’s personal name or the student’s financial sponsor’s name (in which case an Affidavit of Financial Support is also required). The minimum balance required is determined by program choice, selection of payment option, and number of dependents;

• Copy of passport, including information page, Visa, and I-94 validity page;
• International students must show proof of medical insurance prior to the student’s first day of their program. Failure to produce valid proof of insurance may result in an inability to enroll in classes and maintain status.

Readmission to the MSIT Program After Withdrawal or Dismissal

Students who have withdrawn or been dismissed from the University may apply for readmission to their respective programs after the conclusion of at least one academic term without classes, provided they have paid off all tuition and fees from their previous enrollment.  Readmitted students reenter the program subject to the Catalog requirements in effect at the time of readmission.  Students seeking readmission must satisfy the following admission requirements:

• Complete and submit a new Application for Admission
• Submit the non-refundable application fee of $100
• Submit an updated resume
• Submit proof of health insurance
• Any other documents required for regular admission, unless SSU already has those documents on file
• Students who have been dismissed from the University must submit a written, single-spaced essay of at least 1000 words addressing the details of the dismissal and explaining why and how the student believes readmission to the program will result in a successful outcome.

In addition to the above items, international students applying for readmission must submit the following:

• Financial documentation confirming that the student has adequate resources to ensure that s/he can meet all obligations throughout the period of study. An official bank statement not more than three months old reflecting a minimum positive balance must be submitted either in the student’s personal name or the student’s financial sponsor’s name (in which case an Affidavit of Financial Support is also required). The minimum balance required is determined by program choice, selection of payment option, and number of dependents;
• Copy of passport, including information page, Visa, and I-94 validity page;

Students who return to the Master of Science in Information Technology program after voluntarily withdrawing or being dismissed will have all of their existing grades and GPA carry forward subject to all Catalog policies regarding Repeats.  Therefore, students who have used all their potential Repeats and are not maintaining a 3.0 GPA will not be readmitted into the program.

If a student dismissed due to their failure to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards or Academic Misconduct is readmitted and then dismissed again for academic reasons, that student is no longer eligible for readmission.

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In addition to the above items, international students applying for readmission must submit the following:

• Financial documentation confirming that the student has adequate resources to ensure that s/he can meet all obligations throughout the period of study. An official bank statement not more than three months old reflecting a minimum positive balance must be submitted either in the student’s personal name or the student’s financial sponsor’s name (in which case an Affidavit of Financial Support is also required). The minimum balance required is determined by program choice, selection of payment option, and number of dependents;
• Copy of passport, including information page, Visa, and I-94 validity page;

Students who return to the Bachelor of Business Administration program after voluntarily withdrawing or being dismissed will have all of their existing grades and GPA carry forward subject to all Catalog policies regarding Repeats.  Therefore, students who have used all their potential Repeats and are not maintaining a 2.0 GPA will not be readmitted into the program.

If a student dismissed due to their failure to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards or Academic Misconduct is readmitted and then dismissed again for academic reasons, that student is no longer eligible for readmission.

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English Language Proficiency Policy for all Certificate-Seeking Students

Regardless of country of birth or citizenship, immigrant or nonimmigrant status, all applicants to Southern States University certificate programs must demonstrate English language proficiency.  Demonstration of English language proficiency can be satisfied if the applicant submits a diploma or transcript showing that the applicant has graduated from a government-recognized secondary school (or above) in a system in which English is the official language of instruction.  Otherwise, the applicant will need to meet the minimum English Language Proficiency standard though one of the following:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) result of 97 or above on the iBT (Internet Based Test), 597 or above on the PBT (Paper Based Test),
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) result of 6.0 or above. Test scores more than two years old will not be accepted.
• Duolingo placement test result of 100 or above: https://englishtest.duolingo.com.

 

Additional Requirements for International Students

 

In addition to the above items, international students applying for the certificate programs at SSU must submit the following:

• Financial documentation confirming that the student has adequate resources to ensure that s/he can meet all obligations throughout the period of study. An official bank statement not more than three months old reflecting a minimum positive balance must be submitted either in the student’s personal name or the student’s financial sponsor’s name (in which case an Affidavit of Financial Support is also required). The minimum balance required is determined by program choice, selection of payment option, and number of dependents;

• Copy of passport, including information page, Visa, and I-94 validity page;

• International students must show proof of medical insurance prior to the student’s first day of their program. Failure to produce valid proof of insurance may result in an inability to enroll in classes and maintain status.

Test scores more than two years old will not be accepted.

All students applying for undergraduate level Certificate programs must submit the following:

• Complete and submit an Application for Admission, including the Enrollment Agreement, Payment Plan choice, and Statement of Financial Support– pages 8-18 of Prospective Student Guide
• Submit the non-refundable application fee of $100
• Provide verification of completion of a high school diploma (from a government recognized school), GED, or Certificate of Equivalency/Proficiency; diplomas from outside the U.S. must be evaluated by an NACES approved organization (https://www.naces.org/members); Submit official transcripts from all other universities or institutions previously attended; transcripts from outside the U.S. must be evaluated by an NACES approved organization (https://www.naces.org/members);
• Submit a written, single-spaced essay of at least 500 words detailing educational and work history, goals as they relate to education and work history, and the relationship between these goals and future career aspirations

Readmission to a Certificate Program After Withdrawal or Dismissal

Students who have withdrawn or been dismissed from an SSU Certificate program may apply for readmission to their respective program after the conclusion of at least one academic term without classes, provided they have paid off all tuition and fees from their previous enrollment.  Readmitted students reenter the program subject to the Catalog requirements in effect at the time of readmission.  Students seeking readmission must satisfy the following admission requirements:

• Complete and submit an Enrollment Agreement and pay appropriate fees.
• Submit an updated resume
• Any other documents required for regular admission, unless SSU already has those documents on file
• Students who have been dismissed must submit a written, single-spaced essay of at least 1000 words addressing the details of the dismissal and explaining why and how the student believes readmission to the program will result in a successful outcome.

In addition to the above items, international students applying for readmission must submit the following:

• Financial documentation confirming that the student has adequate resources to ensure that s/he can meet all obligations throughout the period of study. An official bank statement not more than three months old reflecting a minimum positive balance must be submitted either in the student’s personal name or the student’s financial sponsor’s name (in which case an Affidavit of Financial Support is also required). The minimum balance required is determined by program choice, selection of payment option, and number of dependents;
• Copy of passport, including information page, Visa, and I-94 validity page;

Students who return to a certificate program after voluntarily withdrawing or being dismissed will have all of their existing grades and GPA carry forward subject to all Catalog policies regarding Repeats.  Therefore, students who have used all their potential Repeats and are not maintaining a 2.0 GPA will not be readmitted into the program.

If a student dismissed due to their failure to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards or due to Academic Misconduct is readmitted and then dismissed again for academic reasons, that student is no longer eligible for readmission.

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English Language Proficiency Policy for all Certificate-Seeking Students

Regardless of country of birth or citizenship, immigrant or nonimmigrant status, all applicants to Southern States University certificate programs must demonstrate English language proficiency.  Demonstration of English language proficiency can be satisfied if the applicant submits a diploma or transcript showing that the applicant has graduated from a government-recognized secondary school (or above) in a system in which English is the official language of instruction.  Otherwise, the applicant will need to meet the minimum English Language Proficiency standard though one of the following:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) result of 97 or above on the iBT (Internet Based Test), 597 or above on the PBT (Paper Based Test),
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) result of 6.0 or above. Test scores more than two years old will not be accepted.
• Duolingo placement test result of 100 or above: https://englishtest.duolingo.com.

Additional Requirements for International Students

 

In addition to the above items, international students applying for the certificate programs at SSU must submit the following:

• Financial documentation confirming that the student has adequate resources to ensure that s/he can meet all obligations throughout the period of study. An official bank statement not more than three months old reflecting a minimum positive balance must be submitted either in the student’s personal name or the student’s financial sponsor’s name (in which case an Affidavit of Financial Support is also required). The minimum balance required is determined by program choice, selection of payment option, and number of dependents;

• Copy of passport, including information page, Visa, and I-94 validity page;

• International students must show proof of medical insurance prior to the student’s first day of their program. Failure to produce valid proof of insurance may result in an inability to enroll in classes and maintain status.

Test scores more than two years old will not be accepted.

Students applying for the graduate certificate program are required to satisfy the following admission requirements:

• Complete and submit an Application for Admission, including the Enrollment Agreement, Payment Plan choice, and Statement of Financial Support– pages 8-18 of Prospective Student Guide
• Submit the non-refundable application fee of $100
• Provide verification of completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in the form of an official transcript of record from a USDE-recognized accredited institution, and submit official transcripts from all other universities or institutions previously attended; transcripts from outside the U.S. must be evaluated by an NACES approved organization (https://www.naces.org/members);
• Submit a written, single-spaced essay of at least 1000 words detailing educational and work history, goals as they relate to education and work history, and the relationship between these goals and future career aspirations
• Submit 2 Letters of Recommendation (from managers or colleagues at work, or from past or present professors or academic advisors) issue within past year
• Provide a current resume

Readmission to a Certificate Program After Withdrawal or Dismissal

Students who have withdrawn or been dismissed from an SSU Certificate program may apply for readmission to their respective program after the conclusion of at least one academic term without classes, provided they have paid off all tuition and fees from their previous enrollment.  Readmitted students reenter the program subject to the Catalog requirements in effect at the time of readmission.  Students seeking readmission must satisfy the following admission requirements:

• Complete and submit an Enrollment Agreement and pay appropriate fees.
• Submit an updated resume
• Any other documents required for regular admission, unless SSU already has those documents on file
• Students who have been dismissed must submit a written, single-spaced essay of at least 1000 words addressing the details of the dismissal and explaining why and how the student believes readmission to the program will result in a successful outcome.

In addition to the above items, international students applying for readmission must submit the following:

• Financial documentation confirming that the student has adequate resources to ensure that s/he can meet all obligations throughout the period of study. An official bank statement not more than three months old reflecting a minimum positive balance must be submitted either in the student’s personal name or the student’s financial sponsor’s name (in which case an Affidavit of Financial Support is also required). The minimum balance required is determined by program choice, selection of payment option, and number of dependents;
• Copy of passport, including information page, Visa, and I-94 validity page;

Students who return to a certificate program after voluntarily withdrawing or being dismissed will have all of their existing grades and GPA carry forward subject to all Catalog policies regarding Repeats.  Therefore, students who have used all their potential Repeats and are not maintaining a 2.0 GPA will not be readmitted into the program.

If a student dismissed due to their failure to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards or due to Academic Misconduct is readmitted and then dismissed again for academic reasons, that student is no longer eligible for readmission.

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English Language Proficiency Policy for all Degree-Seeking Students

Regardless of country of birth or citizenship, immigrant or nonimmigrant status, all applicants to Southern States University degree programs must demonstrate English language proficiency.  Demonstration of English language proficiency can be satisfied if the applicant submits a diploma or transcript showing that the applicant has graduated from a government-recognized secondary school (or above) in a system in which English is the official language of instruction.  Otherwise, the applicant will need to meet the minimum English Language Proficiency standard though one of the following:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) result of 97 or above on the iBT (Internet Based Test), 597 or above on the PBT (Paper Based Test),
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) result of 6.0 or above. Test scores more than two years old will not be accepted.
• Duolingo placement test result of 100 or above: https://englishtest.duolingo.com.

Test scores more than two years old will not be accepted.

Students applying for admission to the graduate Certificate in Information Technology program are required to satisfy the following admission requirements:

• Complete and submit an Application for Admission.
• Submit the non-refundable application fee of $100.
• Provide verification of completion of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• An official transcript of record from a USDE-recognized accredited institution, and submit official transcripts from all other universities or colleges previously attended; if a degree is awarded, transcripts from outside the U.S. must be evaluated by an NACES approved organization (https://www.naces.org/members)
• Submit a written, single-spaced essay of at least 1000 words detailing educational and work history, goals as they relate to education and work history, and the relationship between these goals and future career aspirations.
• Submit two official Letters of Recommendation (professional or academic references only issued within past year).
• Provide a current resume.

Additional Requirements for International Students

In addition to the above items, international students applying for the certificate programs at SSU must submit the following:

• Financial documentation confirming that the student has adequate resources to ensure that s/he can meet all obligations throughout the period of study. An official bank statement not more than three months old reflecting a minimum positive balance must be submitted either in the student’s personal name or the student’s financial sponsor’s name (in which case an Affidavit of Financial Support is also required). The minimum balance required is determined by program choice, selection of payment option, and number of dependents;

• Copy of passport, including information page, Visa, and I-94 validity page;

• International students must show proof of medical insurance prior to the student’s first day of their program. Failure to produce valid proof of insurance may result in an inability to enroll in classes and maintain status.

Readmission to a Certificate Program After Withdrawal or Dismissal

Students who have withdrawn or been dismissed from an SSU Certificate program may apply for readmission to their respective program after the conclusion of at least one academic term without classes, provided they have paid off all tuition and fees from their previous enrollment.  Readmitted students reenter the program subject to the Catalog requirements in effect at the time of readmission.  Students seeking readmission must satisfy the following admission requirements:

• Complete and submit an Enrollment Agreement and pay appropriate fees.
• Submit an updated resume
• Any other documents required for regular admission, unless SSU already has those documents on file
• Students who have been dismissed must submit a written, single-spaced essay of at least 1000 words addressing the details of the dismissal and explaining why and how the student believes readmission to the program will result in a successful outcome.

In addition to the above items, international students applying for readmission must submit the following:

• Financial documentation confirming that the student has adequate resources to ensure that s/he can meet all obligations throughout the period of study. An official bank statement not more than three months old reflecting a minimum positive balance must be submitted either in the student’s personal name or the student’s financial sponsor’s name (in which case an Affidavit of Financial Support is also required). The minimum balance required is determined by program choice, selection of payment option, and number of dependents;
• Copy of passport, including information page, Visa, and I-94 validity page;

Students who return to a certificate program after voluntarily withdrawing or being dismissed will have all of their existing grades and GPA carry forward subject to all Catalog policies regarding Repeats.  Therefore, students who have used all their potential Repeats and are not maintaining a 2.0 GPA will not be readmitted into the program.

If a student dismissed due to their failure to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards or due to Academic Misconduct is readmitted and then dismissed again for academic reasons, that student is no longer eligible for readmission.

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