International Students
AAMU is committed to serving a diverse population of students from not only the United States, but the world. To learn more on how to apply to AAMU as an international student, please pay close attention to the instructions below.
In order to ensure that required long distance coordination may be completed in time to accommodate admissions for the desired term, admission applications must be received by the following deadlines:
| Semester | Application deadline date |
| Fall application | May 15th |
| Spring application | October 1st |
| Summer application | March 15th |
The following information and materials must be in the Office of Admissions before an application for admission can be completely processed:
- An official high school transcript (or equivalent) or leaving certificate transcript must be first sent to the World Education Services (www.wes.org) or a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES | Credentials Evaluations Provided by NACES Members) for evaluation of US equivalency and grade point average determination.
- AAMU requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 and currently waives test requirements (acceptance only). Test scores are required for scholarship eligibility.
- Official results of the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper based score = 500 or above; Computer based = 178 or above; and Internet based = 61 or above, or official results of the International English Testing System (IELTS) of a 5.5 or above unless English is spoken as a native language. If applicant has successfully completed one year's college coursework in an English-speaking country, the TOEFL or IELTS requirement may be waived. The institution code is #1003.
Please note: An I-20 form will not be provided until all admissions requirements have been met and the required deposits submitted for one academic year. Academic scholarships are available to international students on "F-1" visas. Visit Scholarships - Alabama A&M University (aamu.edu) for scholarship information.
- An official transcript from each institution attended.
- Official results of the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper based score = 500 or above; Computer based = 178 or above; and Internet based = 61 or above, or official results of the International English Testing System (IELTS) of a 5.5 or above unless English is spoken as a native language. If applicant has successfully completed one year's college coursework in an English-speaking country, the TOEFL or IELTS requirement may be waived. The institution code is #1003.
- In order to receive transfer credits from non-U.S. institutions, ALL transcripts must be first sent to the World Education Services (www.wes.org) or a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES | Credentials Evaluations Provided by NACES Members) for evaluation on a comprehensive course-by-course report. To receive these transfer credits, a (course-by-course) evaluation must be done prior to entering the University.
Please note: An 1-20 form will not be provided until all admissions requirements have been met
and the required deposits submitted for one academic year. Academic scholarship(s)
is available to international transfer students on "F-1" visas. Visit Scholarships - Alabama A&M University (aamu.edu) for scholarship information.
For more information regarding the admissions process, please contact Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@aamu.edu or 256.372.5250.
Students’ requests for an I-20 should be submitted at least 60 days prior to the start of the program, but no more than 120 days prior to the start of the program.
| Semester | Dates |
| Fall I-20 application dates | April 15th - June 15th |
| Spring I-20 application dates | Sept 15th - Nov 15th |
| Summer I-20 application dates | Jan 15th - March 15th |
For more information regarding the I-20 process, please contact our Primary Designated School Official at pamela.little@aamu.edu.
