Office of International Education
phone: (231) 591-2450
fax: (231) 591-2423
email us at: [email protected]
Fall Semester (August to December): June 15
Spring Semester (January to May): October 15
Summer Semester (May to August): February 15
Applications may still be considered after the deadline. If you wish to apply or complete an application after the deadline, please contact the Office of International Education for support: [email protected]
Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements vary by program. Please click on a major or program to find out more information.
Official and original transcripts, both in their original language and in English are required for secondary schools and colleges that you have attended. Detailed information about transcripts can be found in the document titled Academic Transcript Policies.
If you wish to transfer credits from another institution to Ferris, information can be found in the document titled Transfer Student Guide.
You must establish English language proficiency to enter an academic program. You can request that an official score report be delivered directly from the testing organization to Ferris. The list of accepted tests and scores along with our English proficiency policies can be found in the document titled English Proficiency.
You must provide a copy of identification page(s) of your passport as well as those of any dependents you will be bringing into the U.S. If you are currently studying in the US on a student visa and wish to transfer your SEVIS record to Ferris, information can be found in the document titled Transfer Student Guide.
You must provide proof of financial ability to study in the U.S. Your financial statement must show $29,800 (the cost of a years tuition, cost of living, health insurance, and books). If your financial statement is in a name other than your own (like a parent) then you must have that person sign the Sponsor Statement.
Click on this Apply link, to begin the online application process. You will be asked to create a user account, please select the application category for International – All Degree Levels. Next follow the step-by-step instructions to complete your application. Any of the other apply links on the Ferris State University site can also be used.