BA in Political Science & International Relations

• Copies of high school transcripts (must be in English)
• Completed Online Application Form
• Photocopy of government-issued ID (international students need a passport or undocumented students need proof of residency)
• Letter of recommendation (2 letters from former teachers, employers, coaches, etc.)
• Application fee $45
• Essay: 1 or 2 page letter of intent covering one of the topics below:
  • 1.Describe, who you are, your purpose and goals, your accomplishments, and why you want to get a higher education degree.
  • 2What is the most meaningful contribution to others you have made in your life? How do you understand the value of it on others?
  • 3.What is the biggest challenge you have had in your life and how have you dealt with it?
  • 4.What character in history do you associate yourself most with and why?
• International Students Additional Documents
• Bank statement show proof of adequate financial resources
  • Sponsorship letter (if bank statement is not in applicant's name).
  • If the applicant has any dependents, passport copies and additional materials as necessary.
• Proof of English language proficiency*
• Official Transcript
• If the high school degree was issued by a foreign institution of higher education, the applicant must provide an evaluation of the transcript from a NACES-member (http://www.naces.org/) or an AICE member (http://www.aice-eval.org) credential evaluation service to establish U.S. equivalency of a high school degree. The evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation of the transcript.
• If the high school degree transcript is not in English, the applicant must provide a certified English translation.
• If the transcript does not clearly indicate the degree awarded, the applicant must provide a notarized copy of the high school diploma.

—Completed Online Application

—Copies of High School Transcripts (must be in English)

— Official evaluation of high school transcript (if the transcript is from a foreign institution)

—Photocopy of Government-Issued ID (international students need a passport, undocumented students need proof of residency)

—2 Letters of Recommendation (2 letters from former teachers, employers, coaches, etc.)

— Application fee $45