International Students

Full Sail University’s student body of over 8,000 comes from 65 countries worldwide. Talented individuals from nations as diverse as Japan, India, Mexico, Belgium, Sweden, Iceland, Kenya, Canada, and South Korea have chosen Full Sail’s unique educational environment as the place to launch their careers in the entertainment media industry.

The enrollment process for international students is different than that of domestic students. The following information should answer most of your questions regarding the student visa, the application process, practical training, and working in the United States.

It is important that you review this information very carefully before you begin your application process; if you need more information, please call the Admissions Department at 800.226.7625 or 407.679.6333. You can also download our International Student Information Packet [680KB .pdf download].

Questions about immigration and concerns specifically relating to international students should be directed to the International Liaison.

Requirements

The following documents are required to enroll at Full Sail and be issued an I-20 to apply for an F1 Student Visa.

• Application
• Application Fee
• Seat Deposit
• High School transcripts are required for associate's and bachelor's degree programs; download the Academic Requirements by Country document here [170KB .pdf download].
• College transcripts are required for all master's degree programs. All students who have obtained a college degree at a foreign institution are required to submit their official college transcripts to an evaluation service in order to determine the U.S. bachelor's degree equivalency as well as the required grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Please contact the International Student Center for recommended evaluation services.
• Verification of language proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS)
  
• A signed enrollment agreement
• Financial guarantee (must be able to verify available funding for tuition and related expenses for duration of the chosen degree program; download the Affidavit of Financial Support [85KB .pdf download] and a Sample Bank Letter [50KB .pdf download] to get started)
  
• Copy of the identification page of your passport
• English translation (any documentation not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation)

Some helpful links (all external sites):

Dept. of State – Student Visas
Visa Wait Times
TOEFL
IELTS